Edward Burra (British, 1905-1976) Bette Davis inscribed 'Queen/Elizabeth/dearie-/Tudor not/Windsor!/Catching sight of/herself in a mirror/in natural colours!' (lower right) pen and ink on paper 23 x 18cm (9 1/16 x 7 1/16in). (unframed) Footnotes: Provenance Sale; Sotheby's, London, 10 July 2025, lot 118 (part lot), where acquired by the present owner In 1931, Edward Burra began producing stage and costume designs, championed by his friendships with British dancers and choreographers. The present lot displays a glimpse at the close relationship between Burra and Frederick Ashton, who later moved from the Vic-Wells in Brighton to become the Director of the Royal Ballet. Please note the present lot is offered together with a letter from Edward Burra to Frederick Ashton, while he was the resident choreographer of the Vic-Wells Ballet in Brighton. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing