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Collections of an Only Child: Seventy Years a Bibliophile, the Library of Justin G. Schiller
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- Sale 2107
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Dec 5 | 10:00 AM EST
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Sale 2107
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Estimate$20,000 – $30,000
Provenance
The artist
Private collection, New Jersey, acquired from the above, 1953, thence by descent
Private collection, Florida, acquired from the above
Freeman's, American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists Featuring the Collection of Virginia and Stuart Peltz. December 5, 2021, Lot 29A
From the collection of Justin G. Schiller, acquired from the above
Literature
L. Bemelmans, Madeline's Rescue, New York, 1953, illustrated
Note
Depicting the pivotal scene of Madeline's rescue from the Seine River. From the second of the Madeline books, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1954, the only one of Bemelmans's books to be awarded the medal.
22 3/4 x 16 3/4 in.
In generally very good condition. work is hinged at top edge verso. Small one inch vertical scuff present over staircase at river. Minor craquelure present in sun's impasto area. Light toning present at edges of the board along with minor scuffs and soiling, please note this is unobtrusive to the image area. Board is slightly concave. Additional images available upon request.
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