Original Illustration Art from the Collection of Kendra and Allan Daniel
On 11 April 2011 Sotheby’s New York will hold a single owner sale of Original Illustration Art from the Collection of Kendra and Allan Daniel. The auction will present a selection of children’s illustrations and other original art from this renowned collection. It will be the first sale of this type for several years and the first ever held at Sotheby’s New York. The sale features some of America’s most beloved characters and stories, many of which were made instantly recognizable by these artists’ illustrations. Both art and book collectors will have the opportunity to acquire original artwork featuring characters such as Babar, Madeline, the Brownies, Christopher Robin and Raggedy Ann. Artists represented include Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Peter Newell, Kate Greenaway, Beatrix Potter and Jessie Willcox Smith, Dr. Seuss, George Henry Boughton and Rose O’Neill together with many of the other most respected and sought-after artists in the field. The pre-sale exhibition opens on 5 April.
