Lot 163

Ludwig Bemelmans original illustration for Madeline and the Bad Hat

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

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Bemelmans, Ludwig (Austrian/American, 1898-1962), Will you go in first, Miss Madeline - the original illustration for Madeline and the Bad Hat, c.1955-56, ink, pencil, gouache and watercolor on wove paper, signed lower right, image within a 14.5 x 18 inch border, full sheet 18.75 x 22 inches, framed 24 x 26 inches. Reproduced on page 41 of the first edition. Provenance: Hammer Galleries, NYC, original label affixed to the backing board. Includes a hardcover copy of the book in dust jacket.

Condition

In good condition, showing only a handful of tiny, barely noticeable spots to the blank areas; light mat burn; edges of the sheet stained from old tape hinges. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/.

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