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Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962
Chef Basting Chicken with Madeline Watching

1956

$25,000
£19,089.53
€21,734.11
CA$35,103.94
A$38,375.49
CHF 20,302.36
MX$459,224.37
NOK 258,318.37
SEK 236,464.33
DKK 162,340.34

About the Item

This large Bemelans features a small image of Madeline in the smoke behind the chef's face. It was most likely preliminary work for an illustration with Madeline and the Chef that appeared on page 28 of the book Madeline and the Bad Hat. Signed lower right and inscribed " We ate them boiled, broiled, or frito, Oh what a horror was Pepito!", Ink, watercolor, and gouache, inscribed at lower right, and signed "Bemelmans" above inscription, 27"h x 21.25"w (sight), 31"h x 25.5"w (frame) Good, toning to paper a few light surface creases to the paper Provenance: Iris Apfel
  • Creator:
    Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962 (1898 - 1962, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1956
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)
  • Medium:
    Paper,Watercolor,Gouache,Pencil
  • Movement Style:
    American Modern
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
    Good, toning to paper a few light surface creases to the paper Bemelmans never used archival paper.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385317151782

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