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Shepard, E.H.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Shepard, E.H.
- Vespers
- PENCIL ON TRACING PAPER
135 by 110mm., preliminary pencil drawing on tracing paper, unsigned, mounted, framed and glazed, some browning
Provenance
Chris Beetles Ltd: "The Illustrators (The British Art of Illustration 1780-1980)", item no 216
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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Shepard redrew many of his illustrations throughout his life and, given the use of tracing paper here, it is assumed that this is a preliminary pencil drawing for a redrawn version of 'Little Boy kneels at the foot of the bed' (from 'Vespers'). Below the mount there is a letter 'J'. A different preliminary sketch was sold at Christie's, 12 December 1990, lot 97. The present piece was sold by Chris Beetles Ltd.