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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 Eileen Beldon as 'Mrs Candour' in The School for Scandal, 1949, watercolour, gouache, pen and ink, and pencil
    A costume design for Eileen Beldon as 'Mrs Candour' in The School for Scandal, 1949
    Watercolor
    36.5 x 25cm (14 3/8 x 9 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 15
    £563≈ $760≈ €668Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Cecil Beaton, A design detail for the School for Scandal set at the Comédie-Française, Paris, 1962, gouache, watercolour, pen and ink, and chalk
    A design detail for the School for Scandal set at the Comédie-Française, Paris, 1962
    Gouache
    19.5 x 21.5cm (7 11/16 x 8 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 16
    £1,024≈ $1,382≈ €1,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Cecil Beaton, A set design for Front Cloth and Gauze with Medallion of Queen Victoria, circa 1930s, watercolour and pen and ink
    A set design for Front Cloth and Gauze with Medallion of Queen Victoria, circa 1930s
    Watercolor
    24.75 x 41.5cm (9 3/4 x 16 5/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 17
    £1,024≈ $1,382≈ €1,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Cecil Beaton, A set design for the interior of a restaurant, watercolour, gouache and pen and ink
    A set design for the interior of a restaurant
    Watercolor
    17.5 x 30cm (6 7/8 x 11 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    £832≈ $1,123≈ €986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Cecil Beaton, A set design for an interior with arched window, watercolour and gouache
    A set design for an interior with arched window
    Watercolor
    23.25 x 35cm (9 1/8 x 13 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 19
    £832≈ $1,123≈ €986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Cecil Beaton, A costume design for The First Shoot from the Revue Follow the Sun, 1936, watercolour and gouache on board
    A costume design for The First Shoot from the Revue Follow the Sun, 1936
    Watercolor · Board
    47 x 35.25cm (18 1/2 x 13 7/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 2
    £1,664≈ $2,246≈ €1,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Cecil Beaton, A set design model of a bridge in a landscape, gouache, watercolour, pen and ink, and pencil, in four cut-out layers
    A set design model of a bridge in a landscape
    Gouache
    28 x 45cm (11 x 17 11/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    £2,176≈ $2,937≈ €2,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Cecil Beaton, A costume design for the character of Joyce Carey as 'Harriet' in Quadrille, Phoenix Theatre, 1952, watercolour, gouache, pen and ink, and pencil, the sheet applied with a fabric swatch
    A costume design for the character of Joyce Carey as 'Harriet' in Quadrille, Phoenix Theatre, 1952
    Watercolor · Paper
    38.75 x 29cm (15 1/4 x 11 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 22
    £896≈ $1,209≈ €1,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Cecil Beaton, Costume designs for 'Ascot Visitor' and 'Royal Visitor' for My Fair Lady, circa 1955, watercolour and pen and ink
    Costume designs for 'Ascot Visitor' and 'Royal Visitor' for My Fair Lady, circa 1955
    Watercolor
    34.5 x 23.75cm (13 9/16 x 9 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 23
    £5,376≈ $7,256≈ €6,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
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About Cecil Beaton

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 publications such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. He gained international acclaim for his portraits of celebrities, royalty, and socialites, as well as his work in fashion, theatre, and film. Though he is best known for his celebrity portraits, Beaton was also one of the most prolific photographers of life during World War II, taking over 7,000 photographs between 1940 and 1945 in Britain as well as in China and Africa.

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In museum collections

  • Cecil Beaton, China 1944: A destitute boy with a wicker basket in the Poor People's Refuge in ChangsaChina 1944: A destitute boy with a wicker basket in the Poor People's Refuge in Changsa, 1944
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Cecil Beaton, Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation DayQueen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day, 1953
    Royal Collection · Public domain

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