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WEST, Douglas E. (British, 1931-2007). A pair of original watercolor drawings for Sherlock Holmes stories. [Devon, ca. 1996]. Including: an original watercolor drawing from The Blue Carbuncle. On art paper (452 x 356 mm). Signed by West in the lower right corner. Fine. The watercolor depicts Holmes and Watson conversing with Mr. Breckenridge, the owner of the Covent Garden poultry stand. -- [And:] an original watercolor drawing from The Hound of the Baskervilles. On art paper (422 x 356 mm). Signed by West in the lower right corner. Fine. In this watercolor, Holmes and Watson are hailing a cab, presumably to go to the train station. With a typed receipt signed by West (these drawings were purchased directly from the artist). West was an accomplished artist, mainly known for art depicting England between the World Wars. He was also a member of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London.