21st Jun, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Antiques & Interiors, to include Beswick & Border Fine Arts
1151
Cartoon Sketches
Warnes (George R.), Burlesque Sketches: Principally of A. Walker and of Other Otley People.
An album of cartoon sketches by George R. Warnes, presented to Mr A. Walker of Otley, President of the Otley Mechanics Institute, as "reminders" of the monthly meeting of the Institue. Noted on the first leaf: "Each "reminder" illustrated some incident connected with A. W., previous to each meeting, and which Mr. Warnes' ready wit had fastened upon as a fit subject for smart Cartoons". Appprox 52 sketches, 1898-1915, ink on paper, the majority window mounted in linen-hinged card leaves with captions beneath, various sizes, worn cloth binding (majority of leaves detached).
Sold for £70
Estimated at £50 - £70
Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include Beswick & Border Fine Arts, 21st Jun, 2024
This Antiques & Interiors auction will include the largest specialist section of Border Fine Arts & Beswick to date. Look out for your favourite limited-edition agricultural models, including a single owner private collection comprising over 50 lots, and Beswick horses in chestnut gloss and rocking horse grey. The auction then continues with a good mix of affordable traditional art and antiques, jewellery, watches, furniture, paintings and more.
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Tuesday 18th June-Wednesday 19th June 10am-4pm, Thursday 20th June 10am-5pm, and the morning of sale from 7.30am
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