EDWARD LEAR (1812-1888)

THERE WAS AN OLD MAN OF THE NILE, WHO SHARPENED HIS NAILS WITH A FILE; TLL HE CUT OFF HIS THUMBS, AND SAID CALMLY, 'THIS COMES - OF SHARPENING ONE'S NAILS WITH A FILE!'

THERE WAS AN OLD MAN OF THE NILE, WHO SHARPENED HIS NAILS WITH A FILE; TLL HE CUT OFF HIS THUMBS, AND SAID CALMLY, 'THIS COMES - OF SHARPENING ONE'S NAILS WITH A FILE!'

Price £8500.00

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PEN AND INK ON SILK
5 1/2 X 9 INCHES

Artist: EDWARD LEAR (1812-1888)

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