Lot 50
  • 50

Kay Nielsen.

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Kay Nielsen
  • "They saw that the cottage was made of bread and cakes"
  • INK AND WATERCOLOUR DRAWING ON PAPER/BOARD
335 by 247mm., ink and watercolour drawing, signed and dated lower left, mounted, framed and glazed

Provenance

Sotheby's (7 and 8 June 1990, lot 438)

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

Reproduced as one of twelve full colour plates for Hansel and Gretel and other stories by the Brothers Grimm (Hodder and Stoughton, 1925). This is the plate to accompany the story of Hansel and Gretel. The drawing is dated 1924 and was published opposite page 8.