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1916 First Édition Melbourne, rare antique bookplate, “Moonboat”, Outhwaite, vintage framed art
$495.00
An original 1916 first-edition colour bookplate titled Moonboat by Australian illustrator Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, from Elves & Fairies, published by Lothian in Melbourne, beautifully presented in a polished timber frame.
This enchanting illustration depicts a golden-haired child aboard a crescent-moon sailing boat, drifting through a dreamy blue sky scattered with shimmering golden stars.
47cm x 38cm frame
25cm x 17cm artwork
About the Artist
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888–1960) was a celebrated Melbourne-born artist and illustrator, renowned for her whimsical depictions of fairies, enchanted landscapes and childhood fantasy. Collaborating with her sister, writer Annie R. Rentoul, she became one of Australia’s most significant early children’s book illustrators. Her landmark publication Elves & Fairies (1916) brought widespread recognition, and her imaginative illustrations subsequently attracted international acclaim. Today, her work remains highly sought after by collectors of Australian art and illustration.
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