Peggy Fortnum Original Illustrations, Paddington Bears

Peggy Fortnum, British, well known as an illustrator of the Paddington Bears. She was the first person to draw Paddington and was commissioned to illustrate the very first book. These three illustrations are presented in one fine frame.Purchase information at the reverse.From the Estate of Marie Whitney, Torrington U.K. Two illustrations are researchable online now, one for sale at Strand for $6250 and one was sold at Swann for $3750 This lot from a local elder, until now, a very active, eclectic and constant collector for 62 years. Due to recent health issues, our gallery has been chosen to undertake the start of the disposal of his formidable collections of more than 25,000 good to rare things covering mostly fine to rare antiques and art properties , mostly never seen or offered. Many world cultures and all age periods are represented, paleolithic to modern. We have been given a free hand as to valuations for reasonable results for this client. We suggest and invite you to forward us your particular and specific wants with potential of our brokering private sales. Size Overall 9"H x 25"W Each illustration size. 5 x 7