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Potter, Beatrix.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Three Rabbits Eating Plenty of Buns
- WATERCOLOUR DRAWING ON PAPER
152 by 153mm., fine ink and watercolour drawing heightened with gouache, signed with initials "H.B.P." in lower right (within key label), mounted, framed and glazed, minor browning not affecting image, evidence of previous mounting on reverse
Provenance
Sold in these rooms, 17 July 2008, lot 291 ("From the collection of the artist's brother, Bertram Potter")
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
Until its discovery in 2008 as part of 'The Bertram Potter Collection', this fine watercolour was entirely unknown. It comprises a Christmas greeting from Beatrix Potter, dated around 1893-1895. The drawing shows inventive use of lettering on the jars, bag and key label. The message reads "A Merry Christmas and Plenty of Buns H.B.P." The word "Publishers" appears in pencil outline in the upper right corner.