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Edward Ardizzone, R.A. (1900-1979)
The Making of Mr. Polly, Denham Studios
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Edward Ardizzone, R.A. (1900-1979)
The Making of Mr. Polly, Denham Studios
signed with initials 'EA' (lower right), inscribed 'Making of Mr. Polly - Denham Studios' (on the reverse)
pen, black ink and watercolour
7¼ x 9¼ in. (18.5 x 23.5 cm.)
Executed circa 1949
Provenance
Acquired direct from the artist by the present owner.
Exhibited
Athens, British Council, Edward Ardizzone, C.B.E., R.A., February 1979 (catalogue not traced).
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
H.G. Wells' book, The History of Mr. Polly was made into a film starring John Mills at Denham Film Studios in 1949.