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The Avengers: A large group of artwork for various set designs and interiors by Harry Pottle, 1960's, Qty image 1
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The Avengers: A large group of artwork for various set designs and interiors by Harry Pottle,
1960's, Qty

28 June 2017, 12:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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The Avengers: A large group of artwork for various set designs and interiors by Harry Pottle,

1960's,
all on paper, mostly in ink and wash, or pencil, the illustrations depicting scenes from numerous episode such as; the Bull and Bear pub in 'Dial A Deadly Number', the embassy in 'Two's A Crowd', the golf club in '13th Hole', Rawling's study in 'Small Game For Big Hunters', the dance studio and a tattooists studio in 'Quick Quick Slow Death', the Matron's office and the operating theatre in 'The Gravediggers', as well as other designs for staff offices, wine cellars, catacombs, bedrooms, and a nursing home, almost all annotated and signed by Pottle. Accompanied by a call sheet for the episode 'Too Many Christmas Trees' (1965), and a copy of the book 'The Avengers and Me' signed by Patrick Macnee, artworks approx. 20 in x 16 in (51cm x 41cm) each, (Qty)

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Harry Pottle (British, B.1925-D.1998): A prolific designer for both film and television, with an extraordinarily well-honed understanding of the nuances of his art and craft. His extensive work on the cult TV show 'The Avengers was singled out for praise by the series' star, Patrick Macnee. Arguably among the best work of his career, Pottle's designs represented a high point of wit and sophistication in the visual style that was never subsequently matched in the three seasons produced after his 1965 departure from Independent Artists.

Provenance: From the vendor's godmother Denise Pottle, who was married to Harry Pottle - the Art Director for The Avengers 1965-1966.

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