William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) , The Marsh King's Daughter | Christie's

Sale 8463

Illustrated Books and Original Book Illustrations

London, South Kensington

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16 July 1999

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Lot 45

William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

The Marsh King's Daughter

Price realised

GBP 2,760

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000

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William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)
The Marsh King's Daughter
signed with initials 'WHR' and inscribed as title
pen and black ink
15 x 7in. (38.8 x 19.7cm.)
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Literature and exhibited

Literature

An original illustration from Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales, 1913

Lot Essay

The drawing is reproduced in Heath Robinson, Artist and Comic Genius by John Lewis, published 1973, p.117
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