An Owl Resting on a Fir Tree

On December 6, Christie's South Kensington will offer this illustration by Harry Rountree of an owl resting on a fir tree. Rountree was a major London illustrator in his day. Today a new generation is discovering his gifts.

Harry Rountree (1878-1950) 

An owl resting on a fir tree 

signed 'HARRY/ROUNTREE.' (lower right) 

bodycolour 

13 7/8 x 9¾ in. (35.2 x 24.8 cm.) 

Estimate 

£600 - £800
• ($934 - $1,246)
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December 6, 2011:  

Price Realized

£875
• ($1,365)
• Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.
• Sale Information

Sale 3280 Lot 444Christie's Interiors 6 December 2011

London, South Kensington 
http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/harry-rountree-an-owl-resting-on-a/5513166/lot/lot_details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=5513166&sid=d75992cc-f9cc-419d-af3e-30c94c723e62

Harry Rountree (1878-1950) 

An owl resting on a fir tree

Image added November 22, 2015

Note: For more on Harry Rountree, try Andreas Deja's blog here.
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