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TOPOLSKI, ''DOLF HITLER GIF A BARTY...', INK AND WATERCOLOUR, 1944
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Feliks Topolski
- ‘’dolf Hitler gif a barty, | Der RAF komm by, | Dey in der pants his troops gekick | Und sock dem in der eye. | Der Fuehrer cry: “So! Hermann! | Du winnst anodder maddle! | Wohl auf, my bully kavaliers, | Boots offgepull und paddle!”’
394 by 267mm., pen ink and watercolour, mounted, framed and glazed
Literature
D.B. Wyndham Lewis (ed), ‘I couldn’t help laughing!’ - An anthology of war-time Humour (London, 1944), third (enlarged edition) page 75
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."