1931 Authentic antique Ida Rentoul Outhwaite print "Fairyland", 1st Edition UK, koalas, elves

Rare original 1931 antique lithographic print on thick mat paper from the first UK edition, large format publication ‘Fairyland’ by beloved Australian artist Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. A particularly adorable image of elves and koalas entitled "The Three Bears". In excellent condition, rarely seen, no foxing or damage. Sold unframed. with a photocopy of provenance included.

25.5cm x 20.3cm image

"Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888-1960) is one of Australia’s most famous and admired artists. She rose to fame in the early 1900’s as an illustrator of children’s books, working in watercolour and pen and ink. Her beautiful and exquisitely delicate artworks, which depicted mostly magical creatures, such as elves and fairies, were exhibited throughout Australia, as well as in London and Paris, mainly between 1907 and 1933."