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
December 6, 2011:
Price Realized
£875
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