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Original Sketch of "Madeline". [n.d.n.p. New York: circa 1956]. Original ink and gouache sketch, of Ludwig Bemelman's most beloved and famous character, Madeline. On off-white wove paper with the repeating J. Annonay watermark. Signed "Bemelmans" at an angle below the image. With the number "18" in Bemelmans' hand in upper right corner in black ink. Sketch is in black ink, heightened in blue and red gouache on her hair, face, tie and hat. Unframed. Full sheet size (12 3/4 x 9 7/8 inches; 325 x 250 mm). Large individual portraits of Madeline are rare on the market. A beautiful image of this endearing character, about fine. HBS 69244. $7,500.

The first book in the Madeline series, introducing the adventurous little girl in a Parisian boarding school.