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Ludwig Bemelmans

Ludwig Bemelmans

American · 1898–1962 · Painter, Printmaker

Ludwig Bemelmans was an American writer and illustrator. He was known for his humorous memoirs about working in upscale hotels and restaurants of New York City and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ludwig Bemelmans, Pont-Neuf, Barge and Statue of "Le Vert-Galant," Paris, 1957, oil on canvasPont-Neuf, Barge and Statue of "Le Vert-Galant," ParisPhillips · $53,340≈ £42,109≈ €50,502Sign up to see
  2. Ludwig Bemelmans, Madaleine and Pepito, oil on canvasMadaleine and PepitoBonhams · $43,750≈ £28,749≈ €41,018Sign up to see
  3. Ludwig Bemelmans, A Normandy Farm, gouache, ink and pencil on illustration boardA Normandy FarmBonhams · $17,920≈ £13,806≈ €16,591Sign up to see

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  1. Ludwig Bemelmans, The Toast, Ink and gouache on taupe paper
    The Toast
    Gouache · Paper
    Sight size: 8.50" h x 8" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 27
    $4,000≈ £2,968≈ €3,436HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Ludwig Bemelmans, Chef Bad Hat, gouache, pen and ink on paper
    Chef Bad Hat
    Gouache · Paper
    16 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (41.9 x 52.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 282
    $3,840≈ £2,958≈ €3,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Ludwig Bemelmans, A Normandy Farm, gouache, ink and pencil on illustration board
    A Normandy Farm
    Gouache · Board
    20 3/4 x 35 in. (52.7 x 88.9 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 284
    $17,920≈ £13,806≈ €16,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Ludwig Bemelmans, Woman and Dog, Rotisserie Perigourdine, Paris, 1955, gouache, ink and pencil on paper
    Woman and Dog, Rotisserie Perigourdine, Paris, 1955
    Gouache · Paper
    24 x 17 in. (61 x 43.2 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 288
    $9,600≈ £7,396≈ €8,888Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Ludwig Bemelmans, Madeline, Gouache on paper
    Madeline
    Gouache · Paper
    Sight: 12.25" h x 8.23" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 35
    $2,200≈ £1,797≈ €2,062HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Ludwig Bemelmans, Madeline, Gouache
    Madeline
    Gouache
    Sight: 9.75" high x 8" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 35
    $3,400≈ £2,471≈ €2,856HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Ludwig Bemelmans, Pepito, Gouache
    Pepito
    Gouache
    Sight: 11.5" high x 9.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 36
    $2,200≈ £1,599≈ €1,848HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Ludwig Bemelmans, Untitled, Gouache on Paper
    Untitled
    Gouache · Paper
    Sight - 20.25" high x 28" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 22
    $2,200≈ £1,793≈ €2,077HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. The Tack Room
    Gouache · Board
    29-1/4 x 22 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 593
    $3,500≈ £2,695≈ €3,162HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
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