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Ludwig Bemelmans 1898-1962
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Ludwig Bemelmans
- In the Middle of the Night, Miss Clavel Turned on the Light and Said, "Something is Not Right"
- signed Ludwig Bemelmans, inscribed for Laura Hale and dated September '41, l.c.; inscribed In the middle of the night, Miss Clavel turned on the light and said something is not right on an old label affixed to the original backing
- mixed media and paper collage on paper laid down on board
- 18 by 13 3/4 in.
- 45.7 by 34.9 cm.
Provenance
Laura Hale, New York (acquired as a gift from the artist)
Acquired as a gift from the above to the present owner
Acquired as a gift from the above to the present owner
Literature
Ludwig Bemelmans, Madeline, New York, 1939
Condition
in good condition; the lamp on the night table is a paper cut-out or collage which was pasted on to the sheet
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
The present work is reproduced twice in Bemelmans' original book "Madeline" from 1939.