"The first drawing, titled 'Climbing very cautiously up the stream', shows an intrepid Christopher Robin leading the way followed by Pooh, Piglet, and Owl. You can sense the speed at which Shepard worked with the characters' outlines, as well as the surrounding scenery, rendered in loose, swift pencil marks."
"The second is a small and tender portrayal from Chapter III of Pooh and Piglet tracking Woozles, the weasel-like honey-stealing rogues that haunt Pooh's dreams. There are no Woozles in sight, just Pooh and Piglet looking out over a blank landscape."
"It is extraordinarily rare to encounter preliminary drawings of Winnie-the-Pooh that capture what might be called the first moment of inspiration-the instant where Shepard is thinking through movement, character, and narrative in pen."
E. H. Shepard's preliminary drawings for Winnie-the-Pooh, recently revealed by his family, showcase his artistic process before the book's 1926 release. The first drawing depicts Christopher Robin, Pooh, Piglet, and Owl on an adventure, illustrating Shepard's swift pencil technique. The second drawing features Pooh and Piglet tracking Woozles, highlighting the raw nature of Shepard's work. Both pieces lack graphite on the back, indicating they were not finalized for publication. Each drawing is priced at £9,000 ($12,200) and reflects the initial inspiration behind the beloved characters.
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