Attractive greeting card featuring an Andy Warhol cat drawing taken from his 1954 book 25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy, measuring 10 x 7 open, signed and inscribed inside in black ballpoint, “Dear Christopher, Many thanks for a lovely book — It is very much appreciated. Kind regards, Freddie.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an invitation pack for a cocktail reception celebrating the special Sotheby's sale ‘Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own,’ which was held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, which contains the invitation, a Richard Young photo, and a limited edition photographic print, numbered 112/200.
Christopher Payne, the recipient of this card, is a world-renowned expert on period furniture, a specialist at Sotheby's for over 25 years, and a regular personality on BBC television's Antiques Roadshow. He has written widely on his subject and received this card in thanks for sending Freddie Mercury one of his publications.
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