Lot 227
  • 227

[Beresford, Elisabeth]--Leith, Barry

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • [Beresford, Elisabeth]--Leith, Barry
  • Complete set of nineteen ink drawings for four chapters from The Wombles
  • INK DRAWINGS ON ARTIST'S BOARD
various sizes including seven full-sheet illustrations c. 280 by 200mm., ink drawings with occasional corrections in gouache, unsigned (19)

Condition

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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. 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

The chapters represented here are the final six chapters from The Wombles (Ernest Benn Limited, 1975). There are 4 illustrations from 'The Snow Womble', 3 illustrations from 'Orinoco and the chocolate cake', 3 illustrations from 'Bungo’s great adventure', 3 illustrations from 'Yellowstone Womble', 3 illustrations from 'Great Uncle Bulgaria’s day out' and 3 illustrations from 'Tobermory’s surprise and the Midsummer party'.