Lot 832 , Louis Wain (1860-1939) The Sly Puss - Dear Me No! I would not eat a canary if I could see one 16 x 12in.

Louis Wain (1860-1939)
pen and ink
'The Sly Puss' - Dear Me No! I would not eat a canary if I could see one'
signed, inscribed in pencil
16 x 12in.
Estimate £300-500

Ink on buff paper in honest untouched condition, some slight undulation of the paper showing with a little creasing across the bottom and a few small dirt specks but overall fair condition, inscribed in pencil with the title across the bottom, thin white card mount and glazed gilt frame, purchased as a part lot from a Bonhams Sale.


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Sold for £900