Culinary Legend Fernand Point Original Watercolor and Ink, 1950 circa

In just a few lines, Bemelmans captures the essence of the renowned chef's discriminating sensibility for haute cuisine as he savors the rich bouquet of a glass of wine.
The hierarchy of Bemelmans's work is based on the subject matter, which drives collector interest and price.
1: Madeline
2: Debonair Maître d , Chefs, or waiter or hi-brow servant types
3: Animals
4: Locations
Signed lower right Bemelmans. unframed
Inscribed M. Fernand Point
Chef Hotel de le Cote d'Or
PROVENANCE:
Hammer Galleries, New York.

18 - 24 inches Watercolor, ink on paper, unframed.  Price $15000 Plus Shipping