February 2018 Auction Ends Thursday, February 22nd, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/22/2018
Ludwig Bemelmans original artwork from ''Marina'', his 1962 book that features a little girl Marina, who is swallowed by a shark, and then saved by a school of porpoises. Large watercolor in shades of green, yellow, blue and coral measures 24'' x 16.5''. With a stamped signature by Bemelmans at lower right, as done by Hammer Galleries who originally sold Bemelmans' work for him. Hammer Galleries stamp also appears on back on 26.75'' x 19'' board, to which the artwork is glued. Some buckling along left and right margins and light block of toning from framing, but overall in very good plus condition with bright colors that pop. From the estate of Mary Hemingway.
Ludwig Bemelmans Watercolor From ''Marina'', Measuring 24'' x 16.5'' -- Featuring a Panoply of Sea Creatures
Click above for larger image.