- 16
(Buck, Pearl S.)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Magagna, Anna Marie. An archive of preliminary drawings and finished illustrations for Buck's children's book Christmas Miniature. Ca. 1956–57
- ink, paper
The archive includes approximately 28 sheets of preliminary and highly finished drawings for the book in ink, pencil, and wash. The sheet size for many of the drawings is approximately 17 x 13 1/2 in.; 432 x 343mm. Included are overlays and other production materials.
Also included is a first edition of Christmas Miniature (1957), presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the illustrator, "To Anna Marie Magagna, with gratitude and thanks, Pearl S. Buck." Laid in is an unsigned Christmas card with an illustration from the book.
Also included is a first edition of Christmas Miniature (1957), presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the illustrator, "To Anna Marie Magagna, with gratitude and thanks, Pearl S. Buck." Laid in is an unsigned Christmas card with an illustration from the book.
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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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
Although Anna Marie Magagna is known primarily as a fashion illustrator, she illustrated Christmas Miniature and The Christmas Ghost (1960) for Pearl S. Buck. she has also done illustrations for editions of The Jungle Book and The Wizard of Oz. Christmas Miniature was Buck's ninth book for children.