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Bemelmans, Ludwig
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Bemelmans, Ludwig
- "But in London there's a place to get / A retired horse to keep as a pet," from Madeline in London (published 1961)
- gouache and ink
Original gouache and ink drawing on board, signed "Bemelmans" in black ink, (30 x 21 in.; 763 x 533mm), c. 1960–61). Glazed and framed (not examined out of frame).
Literature
Mad about Madeline: The Complete Tales, p. 240
Condition
Condition as described in 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.
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
London through Madeline's eyes.
This large picture illustrates the beginning of the expedition of the Paris visitors to buy a "retired" horse to cheer up the ailing and melancholy Pepito. As the girls and Miss Clavel march down the street they pass their London opposites: a line of curious schoolboys out with their teacher. The scene includes a red double-decker bus, a street sweeper with cart and broom, and a row of houses with smoking chimneys.
This large picture illustrates the beginning of the expedition of the Paris visitors to buy a "retired" horse to cheer up the ailing and melancholy Pepito. As the girls and Miss Clavel march down the street they pass their London opposites: a line of curious schoolboys out with their teacher. The scene includes a red double-decker bus, a street sweeper with cart and broom, and a row of houses with smoking chimneys.