- 401
Stampa, G.L.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Stampa, G.L.
- Six illustrations for Punch, comprising:
- INK DRAWINGS ON ARTIST'S BOARD
i) "Advertising the Enemy", 180 by 265mm.; ii) "Bless him! And he deserves it, the dear", 205 by 138mm.; iii) "I've just won the first prize in a crossword competition. A tour round the world for two people", 170 by 220mm., some staining top left; iv) "Coo! Who wants conkers – we’re collectin' shrapnel", 180 by 230mm.; v) "These raids give me the feeling that Hitler appears to be a great deal more worried than he seems", 185 by 245mm.; vi) "Quickly, all of you – down on your abdomina!", 165 by 235mm.; all ink drawings, signed and dated
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."
"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
These six drawings were published within Punch as follows: 2 July 1913, p. 12, 21 October 1925, p. 430, 17 January 1940, p. 80, 23 October 1940, p. 401, 11 September 1940, p. 282 and 18 December 1940, p. 603.
One of the great contributors to Punch, G.L. Stampa (1875-1951) was described in his Punch obituary as 'the last of the Bohemians'. The Daily Chronicle described him as 'a master of black and white... a humorist in the great Leech tradition'. See also lot 359.