- 331
# - Rowling, J.K.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Sketch of an infant boy
half length and wearing dungarees, 165 by 105 mm., pencil on paper with charcoal background, signed and dated "J. Rowling 95" in pencil on lower right, framed and glazed, 1995
[with:] typescript list of possible names for a child, containing 46 boys' names and 49 girls' names, each with etymological explanation, including several that later appeared in the harry potter books. Examples include:
Florean (noted here as "flower beauty") (the character of Florean Fortescue has an Ice Cream Parlour in Diagon Alley)
Nymphodora (noted here as "gift of the nymphs") (the character of Nymphadora Tonks is an Auror and member of the Order of the Phoenix)
Musidora (noted here as "gift of the muses") (the character of Musidora Barkwith appears on the "famous wizard cards" as a famous composer whose Wizarding Suite featured an exploding tuba)
Wendelin (noted here as "the wanderer") (the character of Wendelin the Wierd is a witch from the Middle Ages who apparently enjoyed being burned at the stake)
this single sheet shows boys' names on one side and girls' names on the other, it also includes an autograph note ("...Sure you'll find something here to suit. Jo..."), 2 pages, folio, [mid-1990s], folds
[also with:] photocopied invitation to a birthday party, illustrated and hand-coloured in felt-tip pen, 1 page, folio, [July 1996], worn at folds
[with:] typescript list of possible names for a child, containing 46 boys' names and 49 girls' names, each with etymological explanation, including several that later appeared in the harry potter books. Examples include:
Florean (noted here as "flower beauty") (the character of Florean Fortescue has an Ice Cream Parlour in Diagon Alley)
Nymphodora (noted here as "gift of the nymphs") (the character of Nymphadora Tonks is an Auror and member of the Order of the Phoenix)
Musidora (noted here as "gift of the muses") (the character of Musidora Barkwith appears on the "famous wizard cards" as a famous composer whose Wizarding Suite featured an exploding tuba)
Wendelin (noted here as "the wanderer") (the character of Wendelin the Wierd is a witch from the Middle Ages who apparently enjoyed being burned at the stake)
this single sheet shows boys' names on one side and girls' names on the other, it also includes an autograph note ("...Sure you'll find something here to suit. Jo..."), 2 pages, folio, [mid-1990s], folds
[also with:] photocopied invitation to a birthday party, illustrated and hand-coloured in felt-tip pen, 1 page, folio, [July 1996], worn at folds
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
unpublished original material by j.k. rowling relating to childhood. The sketch is an unusual example of non-Potter related artwork, whilst her list of euphonic names shows the author combining a care for sound with a good knowledge of etymology in a way that is highly characteristic of the Harry Potter books.