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Lot 50
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) Drawing "There was sorrow and pain in the Embessy of Spain"
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $20 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $200 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
Framed Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) drawing from "Madeline and the Bad Hat". The book was first published in 1956. Noted on the drawing, "There was sorrow and pain in the Embassy of Spain".
Signed lower right. Handwritten "25" verso.
Dimensions: 10"h x 10"w; (overall): 11.5"h x 11.5"w.
Weight: 1lbs
Processing and shipping within the continental U.S $40 plus a 1.5% replacement cost insurance fee. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.
Minor toning, please see photos. Did not examine out of frame.
Condition
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