Lot 705
Shepard, Ernest H - Original Drawing of Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh (1879-1976) English artist and cartoonist. Best known for illustrations of children's books, especially A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh and Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Original pen and ink drawing of Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh signed with Shepard's initials "EHS" at lower right, 6½ x 7½ in. This charming sketch shows Winnie-the-Pooh following behind and emulating Christopher Robin's step. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 19¼ in. Rare. Original drawings of Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh have sold for as much as £60,000 in the UK.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 40,000.
Purchased from Fraser's Autographs in London in 1984 or '85 while the consignor was a student there.
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