Lot 341
  • 341

Searle, Ronald

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Searle, Ronald
  • "He understands every word we say"
  • ink and watercolour on paper
164 by 235mm., ink and watercolour drawing, signed and captioned lower left, additionally titled below mount, mounted, framed and glazed

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."

Catalogue Note

Searle has annotated the drawing "Dogs Ear Book 55 page 82" together with the caption (which originally read "Oh yes, he understands every word we say"). The Dog's Ear Book by Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle was published by Max Parrish in 1958.