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MARY GRANDPRÉ (American, b. 1954). Harry Potter, Time magazine cover concept, c. 1999. Pencil on vellum. 15.5 x 11 in.. ...

Lot: 87148, Auction: 2009 July Signature Illustration Art Auction #7010

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MARY GRANDPRÉ (American, b. 1954)
Harry Potter, Time magazine cover concept, c. 1999
Pencil on vellum
15.5 x 11 in.
Signed lower left
A handwritten note from Mary Grandpré attached to the back of this piece reads, "This concept sketch was one of three done for concepts for the Time magazine cover. It was not chosen for the cover. It shows Harry surrounded by various characters and props -- Ron and Hermonie on the left, Peeves below, a flying key, the Snitch, Dumbledore appearing in a pillar, and the Quidditch players above. (The design allows for the Time masthead on top). The written note, 'bright green eyes,' refers to my own reminder to make Harry Potter's eyes green after having made the mistake of making them blue on the Nickelodeon cover a few months earlier. As with many of my working sketches, this sketch is 'pieced' together with two separate tracings."

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This piece has been framed to an overall size of 29 x 24.5 in. Unless otherwise noted, this lot is in good condition with only normal wear commensurate with age.

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