Godfrey, Bob

i) Roobarb, 180 by 160mm., slightly cockled; ii) Custard, 200 by 290mm.; both original felt-tip and watercolour drawings, below secondary mounts are original mounts with an embossed stamp bearing “Bob Godfrey Films Limited”, each with secondary mounts, framed and glazed (2)

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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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These “cells” are on the studio’s paper with two long and one circular holes at the foot. The use of hand-drawn illustrations on paper, rather than acetate, and the process of filming led to an animation technique known as “boiling”. The original series of 30 episodes was first broadcast in 1974.