Rare artwork from hit series up for auction
- Original ‘Harry Potter’ illustration could sell for US$600,000
- Illustration is the highest-priced item ever sold from the Harry Potter series
- Illustration was created by Thomas Taylor, a graduate student at the time
- Sotheby’s auction will also feature manuscripts by Edgar Allan Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle
- Autographed manuscript of Poe’s ‘For Annie’ to be auctioned with an estimate of US$400,000 to US$600,000
- Conan Doyle’s autographed manuscript of ‘The Sign of Four’ estimated to achieve between US$800,000 and US$1.2 million
An original watercolor illustration for the cover of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s for an estimated price of US$600,000. This would make it the highest-priced item ever sold from the Harry Potter series. The illustration, created by Thomas Taylor, introduced the iconic character of Harry Potter to the world. The auction will also feature manuscripts by Edgar Allan Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle, including Poe’s ‘For Annie’ and Conan Doyle’s ‘The Sign of Four’. The autographed manuscript of ‘For Annie’ is expected to sell for between US$400,000 and US$600,000, while Conan Doyle’s autographed manuscript is estimated to achieve between US$800,000 and US$1.2 million.
Factuality Level: 3
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s featuring valuable literary items. However, it includes unnecessary background information and details that are tangential to the main topic, such as the history of Poe Cottage and details about Edgar Allan Poe’s poem ‘For Annie.’ The article also lacks depth and analysis, focusing more on the auction items rather than providing broader context or insights.
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Noise Justification: The article provides detailed information about upcoming auctions at Sotheby’s, including the estimated prices of various items. It also includes background information about the artists and authors involved. However, the article lacks depth in analysis, actionable insights, or exploration of broader implications beyond the auction prices.
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Public Companies: Sotheby’s (BID)
Key People: Dr. Rodney P. Swantko (Surgeon and Collector), Thomas Taylor (Artist of the Harry Potter illustration), Edgar Allan Poe (Poet), Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), Richard Austin (Sotheby’s Global Head of Books & Manuscripts)
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