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THE DURSLEYS
Preliminary Study for Chapter 3 Artwork (2004)
Mary GrandPré (American, b. 1954)
Pencil on parchment tracing paper
Signed lower right: Mary GrandPré
16 cm x 19 cm
£6,000 (excl. VAT)
Original preliminary pencil sketch on paper created by Mary GrandPré in 2004 as she prepared the title artwork for Chapter 3 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, titled Will and Won’t.
This expressive study captures the moment when Dudley, Uncle Vernon, and Aunt Petunia are unexpectedly struck on the head by enchanted glasses conjured by Dumbledore, who has come to collect Harry from the Dursleys. The scene highlights Dumbledore’s growing frustration with the Dursleys’ long-standing mistreatment of Harry, a sequence notably omitted from the film adaptation.
This artwork marks Mary GrandPré’s first portrayal of the entire Dursley family together, emphasizing the tense and uneasy dynamic that frames Harry’s departure.
Condition & Provenance
Excellent condition. Minor wear and faint wrinkles consistent with the artist’s working process. Professionally preserved since 2004. Mounted on museum-quality board with archival mats and protective covers. Original preliminary pencil sketch on parchment tracing paper. Signed and dated by the artist lower right.
Catalogue Reference: Houston & GrandPré E(4)