12th Nov, 2024 10:00
Antiques & Fine Art With Tribal Art, Asian Art, Silver & Jewellery (London)
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ROGER HARGREAVES (British cartoonist, illustrator and writer of children's books (Mr Men), 1935-1988); forty-seven pen and ink doodles of whimsical animals, flowers, trees etc, on sketchbook paper, 25.5 x 20cm, unsigned (47).
Provenance:These were given to the seller's late aunt, Marjorie Noble, in 1968. Marjorie was part of the British Librarian Council who met Roger in Uganda and these were gifted to her. Roger Hargreaves later went on to publish the Mr Men books.
Sold for £240
ROGER HARGREAVES (British cartoonist, illustrator and writer of children's books (Mr Men), 1935-1988); forty-seven pen and ink doodles of whimsical animals, flowers, trees etc, on sketchbook paper, 25.5 x 20cm, unsigned (47).
Provenance:These were given to the seller's late aunt, Marjorie Noble, in 1968. Marjorie was part of the British Librarian Council who met Roger in Uganda and these were gifted to her. Roger Hargreaves later went on to publish the Mr Men books.
These are all unsigned. We cannot guarantee the authenticity, however, the seller (Marjorie's niece) remembers her aunt referring to Roger Hargreaves as a good friend. Some pages have browned, some corners missing, a little bit of discolouration, otherwise a great collection to own.
Buyers and prospective Buyers are deemed to have satisfied themselves before bidding by inspection or otherwise as to (but not limited to) the physical condition (including defects) of the Lot and its description in the Catalogue. Buyers and prospective Buyers should note the provisions of General Conditions 2.4 and 2.5 in relation to descriptions of the Lot in the Catalogue.
All gemstones are sold as synthetic/treated unless stated otherwise in the description.
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Auction: Antiques & Fine Art With Tribal Art, Asian Art, Silver & Jewellery (London), 12th Nov, 2024
Buyers and prospective Buyers are deemed to have satisfied themselves before bidding by inspection or otherwise as to (but not limited to) the physical condition (including defects) of the Lot and its description in the Catalogue. Buyers and prospective Buyers should note the provisions of General Conditions 2.4 and 2.5 in relation to descriptions of the Lot in the Catalogue.
All gemstones are sold as synthetic/treated unless stated otherwise in the description.
Please be advised that all bidders are required to provide a copy of photographic ID in order to place a bid.
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Viewing
Monday 11th November 2024 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Closing date for entries: Friday 25th October 2024
The London Saleroom
Ickenham Road
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 7DL
01895 621991
ruislip@adampartridge.co.uk
