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Dunlap, Hope.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Collection of illustrations for The Pied Pipercomprising 6 coloured pen and ink, together with 6 black and white
- ink and watercolor
Set of 23 illustrations for The Pied Piper, comprising:
full-page color pictorial title, 16 1/2 by 11 3/4 in., 12 in. tear repaired with adhesive tape; two full-page color illustrations, 15 1/2 by 11 in. (average); two 1/3-page color illustrations with border, 16 1/4 by 11 1/2 in.; 3/4 page color illustration with border, 16 1/2 by 11 1/2 in.; and seventeen ink and monochrome watercolor illustrations, 7 by 11 1/2 in. (average); all ink and watercolor drawings, unsigned, some browning and occasional soiling
full-page color pictorial title, 16 1/2 by 11 3/4 in., 12 in. tear repaired with adhesive tape; two full-page color illustrations, 15 1/2 by 11 in. (average); two 1/3-page color illustrations with border, 16 1/4 by 11 1/2 in.; 3/4 page color illustration with border, 16 1/2 by 11 1/2 in.; and seventeen ink and monochrome watercolor illustrations, 7 by 11 1/2 in. (average); all ink and watercolor drawings, unsigned, some browning and occasional soiling
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A contemporary publisher's advert from the Rand McNally Company notes that "the pictures by Hope Dunlap simply illumines the text; they bring out all the humor of the story, as well as the full color possibilitiesof the situation..." (see The Dial, 1 November 1910, p.304).