Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Rabbits and Christmas Buns by Beatrix Potter

Merry Christmas and Plenty of Buns
An entirely unknown drawing showing an inventive use of lettering on the jars, bag and label on the set of keys. The message reads: “A Merry Christmas and Plenty of Buns H.B.P.”
Beatrix Potter's full name was Helen Beatrix Potter. Since her mother's name was also Helen, she went by Beatrix.
Fine ink and watercolor drawing heightened with gouache signed lower right [within key label]. Sold at Sotheby's London July 2008 for 42,050 GBP 
Happy Christmas Eve. I'm having dinner with friends. See you on Christmas morning. xo

5 comments:

Mary Anne Komar said...

Merry Christmass and thanks so much for all your lovely posts!

Noelle said...

Merry Christmas Rosemary!Noelle

Rebecca said...

Cherish the Season!!!

You find the most wonderful pictures to share.

Rebecca

scarlettm said...

Merry Christmas to you. Thank you for bringing so much fun, beautiful photos and sincere comments, year round, to your wonderful blog.

xo,

Cathy

Karen said...

Rosemary,
Merry Christmas. I love the Beatrix Potter paintings/prints you find for us. They are always charming.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
xo,
Karen