CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - ORIGINAL SIGNED WATERCOLOUR ARTWORK.

1979 for Hamlyn.. 1979, image size 265 x 390 mm, 10½ x 13½ inches, painted on same size Windsor and Newton board (length reduced by 2 inches), title of book and story in ink on reverse. The amusing brightly coloured image shows large crowds gathered outside the gates of Willy Wonka's factory to see the five lucky golden ticket holders go in, the police hold back the crowds and the press are ready. Biro has signed the bottom right corner in ink. This image occupies the first 2 pages in the abridged version of the story told in the Hamlyn Wonder Book of Modern Stories, pages 82-83. The water colour is in excellent condition and it is offered with a near Fine copy of the book in a near Fine DUSTWRAPPER, no inscriptions. Val Biro, author and artist, was born in Budapest in 1921 and came to England before the war to study art. He has illustrated many books for children, especially the Gumdrop series, and for adults. He also contributed artwork for many Pan paperback covers and dustjackets. Price includes VAT. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE. FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.