Private collection, New York, gift from the artist; Sotheby's, New York, "Madeline and More: The Whimsical World of Ludwig Bemelmans," February 17-March 3, 2021, lot 303.

Ludwig Bemelmans (American, 1898-1962) He Dialed Danton-Ten-Six, Madeline book interior, 1939 Mixed media on paper with element of collage 9-1/4 x 12 inches (23.5 x 30.5 cm) (sheet) Signed lower right: Bemelmans PROVENANCE: Private collection, New York, gift from the artist; Sotheby's, New York, "Madeline and More: The Whimsical World of Ludwig Bemelmans," February 17-March 3, 2021, lot 303. The present work is published on page 24 of the children's book Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Simon and Schuster, 1939). HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Element of collage is square area where gentleman is dialing the phone. Light toning to sheet. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Framed under glass.
Framed Dimensions 17 X 18 Inches