(New York/France, 1898-1962) The Tack Room, signed lower center "Bemelmans", gouache and ink on Whatman Board, 29-1/4 x 22 in.; white-painted frame,. Condition: abrasions with a crease to lower right corner with some pigment loss. Notes: Ludwig Bemelmans was the beloved creator of [Madeline], who made her debut in 1939 in the first of seven books. A black horse, like the one distant center in this picture, is a recurrent figure in his illustrations.; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Sotheby's New York Arcade, March 31, 2004, Lot #159; Private Collection abrasions with a crease to lower right corner with some pigment loss