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Lot Number
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158
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Author
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POTTER, BEATRIX.
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Title
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THREE RABBITS EATING PLENTY OF BUNS
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Description
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POTTER, BEATRIX. THREE RABBITS EATING PLENTY OF BUNS 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
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Lot Note
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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.
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Provenance
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Sold in these rooms, 17 July 2008, lot 291 ("From the collection of the artist's brother, Bertram Potter")
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Estimated Price
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GBP 40,000.00 - 60,000.00( USD 62000.00 - USD 93000.00)
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Actual Price
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GBP 55,250.00 ( USD 85637.50)
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