DOBELL, William (1899-1970)
An important Mid 1930s London Sketch Book.
Artist's name and address on inside cover. 31 Gloucester St at front, 47 Harrowby St at back; one sketch dated 16 July, 1936.
Subjects include 'Macaroni Penguin,' in ink; numerous other pencil & ink studies of animals from London Zoo (oryx, pelicans, zebra bull, camel, antelopes etc). London characters and street scenes incl. lorry unloading, bobbies, woman under umbrella in the rain, flower sellers, street urchins, 'Guy Fawkes Street Collecting,' interiors, and studies of models - too many to list.
Auctioneer's note: full record of images available on request.
Pencil, Pen & Ink
22.5x18cm (sheets)

PROVENANCE:
Family of the artist.

Estimate $8,000-12,000