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Ludwig Bemelmans, Swans; Elephant and Acrobat (Two Works), Swans ink and wash on joined paper; Elephant ink and crayon on paper© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Swans; Elephant and Acrobat (Two Works)

Ludwig Bemelmans (American, 1898–1962)

$6,400 price realized incl. premium

≈ £4,931≈ €5,925

Hammer $5,000 · with buyer’s premium $6,400

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Swans ink and wash on joined paper; Elephant ink and crayon on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (24.8 x 19.1 cm); 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (21 x 14 cm), respectively
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Extraordinary and Unexpected: The Collection of Leonard Stanley (30605)
Date
October 24, 2024
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
281
Estimate
$3,000 – $5,000 (≈ £2,311 – £3,852) (≈ €2,778 – €4,629)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

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