DEATHLY HALLOWS – FULL WRAP AROUND COVER STUDY

Preliminary Dust Jacket Design for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2006)
Mary GrandPré (American, b. 1954)
Pencil on parchment tracing paper
Signed lower right: Mary GrandPré
23 cm x 49 cm
£35,000 (excl. VAT)

This original preliminary pencil sketch by Mary GrandPré was created in 2006 as a comprehensive study for the full wrap around dust jacket of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The artwork spans the upper wrapper, spine, lower wrapper, and rear flap, offering a rare, uninterrupted view of the entire jacket layout.

The scene vividly captures the climactic final battle between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort at the Battle of Hogwarts, a defining moment that encapsulates the epic conclusion of the series. This sketch served as a vital step in the development of the final colour artwork, demonstrating GrandPré’s masterful integration of narrative and design across the full dust jacket.

Provenance & Condition
The artwork remains in excellent condition with minor wear and gentle creasing consistent with the artist’s working process. It has been professionally preserved and archival mounted on museum-quality board with protective mats and cover.

Note
This piece stands as an exceptional example of Mary GrandPré’s ability to convey complex storytelling through the dust jacket format, seamlessly merging key narrative elements with striking visual composition. It remains a significant artifact in the creation of the Deathly Hallows’ iconic visual identity.

Catalogue Ref: Houston & GrandPré B(7)