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Potter, Beatrix
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Color drawing of Peter Rabbit, signed and inscribed. December 1929
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Penwork drawing with color wash, (6 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.; 158 x 105 mm), 3-line autograph inscription "A Merry Christmas to Joy Brownlow and the Windermere Girl Guides from Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter, Dec 1929", with 3-line autograph note "Will some kind little Brown Girl paint the Union Jack? I'm so afraid of putting it wrong side up!!", matted, glazed and framed, on verso, 2 photographs (one of Potter, the other of Castle Cottage), each 3 x 2 in.; 76 x 50 mm. With: an ALS ("Beatrix Heelis") to Miss Brownlow, 1 page (6 x 3 7/8 in.; 152 x 98 mm), Castle Cottage, Sawrey, 13 August 1943, inviting her to bring more Girl Guides to visit the Cottage.
Literature
See L. Lear, Beatrix Potter: A life in nature (2008), pp. 308 ff.
Condition
clean
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A splendid iconic drawing sent as a Christmas card.
Joy Brownlow was the County Camp Advisor for the Girl Guides, who arranged regular visits to Potter's property for camping and admiring her work. She frequently gave the Guides autographed copies of her books to give as prizes in their competitions, and joined in their activities while on the property.