This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/20/2023
STRINGER, Michael (1924-2004). A pair of original storyboards and an original set design sketch for the 1983 HBO adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Mapleton Films, starring Ian Richardson as Holmes and Donald H. Churchill as Watson. [England, 1982].
Including: A full-color multi-media storyboard of the moors on illustration board. Signed on the lower right corner by Stringer and inscribed by him on the lower left corner: “To Cy [Sy Weintraub, the Executive Producer] with best wishes”. 244 x 457 mm. Storyboard mounted onto a larger sheet of illustration board (354 x 546 mm). With the handwritten caption: “’The Hound of the Baskervilles’ Ext: Moors for Sc: 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 131”. Some rubbing, light thumbsoiling, some creasing and pin-holes to corners. -- [Also:]. a full-color multi-media storyboard of the secret entrance of Selden’s cave on the moors at night, with Holmes and Watson being led by Mrs. Barrymore, who has a lantern. On illustration board. Signed by Stringer on the lower right corner. On the lower left corner is the caption: “SC 136 137”. Visible area: 320 x 540 mm. Matted (matte size: 420 x 641 mm). Light wear to matte. -- [Also:] aerial full-color multi-media rendering of the police office and cell and full-color storyboard drawing of characters (Holmes, Watson, 2 others) in the police office. Both drawings together on 1 illustration board. Signed by Stringer on the lower right corner. 420 x 348 mm. Some edgewear, thumbsoiling, pin-holes in upper corners. Drawing is captioned, “’The Hound of the Baskervilles’ Int: Police Office & Cell Weather Cover Set at Hedge Barton, Devon- “. Stringer was an experienced Production Designer and Art Director, having worked extensively in film (Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Casino Royale (1967); The Greek Tycoon (1978), etc.). The Hound of the Baskervilles was one of the few television productions he worked on.