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Cecil Beaton

British · 1904–1980

Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton was a British photographer, designer, and diarist. Renowned for his elegant and often theatrical style, Beaton's work appeared in leading… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Cecil Beaton, Francis Bacon in his studio, 1960, Gelatin silver print with paint from Francis Bacon's studio on the recto and versoFrancis Bacon in his studioPhillips · £31,250≈ $45,688≈ €40,803Sign up to see
  2. Cecil Beaton, Katharine Hepburn as Coco Chanel, 1969, watercolor and gouache on paperKatharine Hepburn as Coco ChanelBonhams · $20,480≈ £15,778≈ €18,961Sign up to see
  3. Cecil Beaton, A portrait of the Duchess of Windsor, Watercolour and pencil on paperA portrait of the Duchess of WindsorBonhams · £13,440≈ $16,773≈ €15,613Sign up to see

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  1. Cecil Beaton, A costume design for Alicia Markova as 'Camille' in La Dame aux Camélias, or Camille, circa 1946, pencil and crayon
    A costume design for Alicia Markova as 'Camille' in La Dame aux Camélias, or Camille, circa 1946
    Drawing
    28 x 22cm (11 x 8 11/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    £333≈ $449≈ €395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Cecil Beaton, Costume designs for Glynis Johns as 'Mabel Chilton' in An Ideal Husband, 1947-48, pen and ink and pencil
    Costume designs for Glynis Johns as 'Mabel Chilton' in An Ideal Husband, 1947-48
    Drawing
    27 x 19.25cm (10 5/8 x 7 9/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 12
    £1,408≈ $1,900≈ €1,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Cecil Beaton, Preparatory drawings for The Gainsborough Girls, 1951, crayon
    Preparatory drawings for The Gainsborough Girls, 1951
    Drawing
    43.75 x 28.75cm (17 1/4 x 11 5/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 21
    £358≈ $484≈ €425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Cecil Beaton, A costume design of a lady from behind, probably for the New York Stage version of My Fair Lady, circa 1956, pen and ink
    A costume design of a lady from behind, probably for the New York Stage version of My Fair Lady, circa 1956
    Drawing
    35 x 27.5cm (13 3/4 x 10 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 24
    £1,792≈ $2,419≈ €2,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Cecil Beaton, A programme cover design for Apparitions, 1936, pen and ink and pencil
    A programme cover design for Apparitions, 1936
    Drawing
    39.5 x 27.5cm (15 9/16 x 10 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 3
    £1,536≈ $2,073≈ €1,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Cecil Beaton, A sketch of Margot Fonteyn as the titular role in Marguerite and Armand, Royal Opera House, 1963, pen and ink
    A sketch of Margot Fonteyn as the titular role in Marguerite and Armand, Royal Opera House, 1963
    Drawing
    46.75 x 32.5cm (18 3/8 x 12 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 33
    £1,920≈ $2,591≈ €2,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Cecil Beaton, Two set designs, pencil
    Two set designs
    Drawing
    37 x 23.5cm (14 9/16 x 9 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    £896≈ $1,209≈ €1,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Cecil Beaton, A costume design of a lady in Edwardian dress, pencil
    A costume design of a lady in Edwardian dress
    Drawing
    32.75 x 24cm (12 7/8 x 9 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 40
    £205≈ $276≈ €243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Cecil Beaton, A costume design for the 'Embassy Ball' scene for My Fair Lady, circa 1955-56, pen and ink
    A costume design for the 'Embassy Ball' scene for My Fair Lady, circa 1955-56
    Drawing
    43 x 35.5cm (16 15/16 x 14in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 53
    £4,608≈ $6,219≈ €5,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Cecil Beaton, A portrait of a woman holding a fan, pen and ink
    A portrait of a woman holding a fanAttributed to the artist
    Drawing
    30.25 x 19.5cm (11 15/16 x 7 11/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    £1,088≈ $1,468≈ €1,290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
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