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Osbert Lancaster

British · 1908–1986 · Painter, Illustrator

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10auction results2018–2025years recorded90%sold (9)$310Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Osbert Lancaster, The Dining Room WallThe Dining Room WallBonhams · £1,063≈ $1,400≈ €1,193Sign up to see
  2. Osbert Lancaster, A costume design for Coppelia, circa 1954, watercolour, gouache and pencilA costume design for CoppeliaBonhams · £896≈ $1,209≈ €1,062Sign up to see
  3. Osbert Lancaster, A set design for the False Proscenium Arch for Love in a Village, Sadler's Wells, 1953, pen and ink, gouache and pencil, mounted on a crimson velvet panelA set design for the False Proscenium Arch for Love in a Village, Sadler's WellsBonhams · £832≈ $1,123≈ €986Sign up to see

Osbert Lancaster’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for Osbert Lancaster between 2018 and 2025, of which 9 sold (90%). Recorded sale prices range from $162Sign up free to see to $1.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.4kSign up free to see for The Dining Room Wall at Bonhams in September 2018. The most common medium is drawings (3 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (5), Toovey's (2) and Olympia Auctions (1).

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  1. Osbert Lancaster, A set design for the False Proscenium Arch for Love in a Village, Sadler's Wells, 1953, pen and ink, gouache and pencil, mounted on a crimson velvet panel
    A set design for the False Proscenium Arch for Love in a Village, Sadler's Wells, 1953
    Gouache · Panel
    31.5 x 47.5cm (12 3/8 x 18 11/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 93
    £832≈ $1,123≈ €986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Osbert Lancaster, A costume design for Coppelia, circa 1954, watercolour, gouache and pencil
    A costume design for Coppelia, circa 1954
    Watercolor
    37.75 x 27.5cm (14 7/8 x 10 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 94
    £896≈ $1,209≈ €1,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Osbert Lancaster, Untitled, mixed media 43.5 x 33cm Provenance: With Wright Hepburn Gallery
    Untitled
    Mixed media
    Sworders · · Lot 106
    £240≈ $310≈ €284HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  4. Osbert Lancaster, Four Dresses, 1952, Gouache and pencil on paper
    Four Dresses, 1952
    Gouache · Paper
    10 3/4" x 15" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 262
    $300≈ £241≈ €282HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  5. Osbert Lancaster, Picture to Yourself, the Cloud-capped Towers, the Gorgeous Offices…' and 'What party he represents is quite irrelevant; all one needs to know is what Property Developers he's got Shares in!, a pair of mid-20th century ink with crayon cartoon illustrations
    Picture to Yourself, the Cloud-capped Towers, the Gorgeous Offices…' and 'What party he represents is quite irrelevant; all one needs to know is what Property Developers he's got Shares in!
    Drawing
    each 24.5cm x 13cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 43
    £130≈ $162≈ €150HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  6. Osbert Lancaster, But Lady Littlehampton, that's all wrong, I should be drinking out of your shoe!' and 'I shall know that I've had enough…, a pair of mid-20th century ink with crayon cartoon illustrations
    But Lady Littlehampton, that's all wrong, I should be drinking out of your shoe!' and 'I shall know that I've had enough…
    Drawing
    each 24.5cm x 13cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 220
    £140≈ $190≈ €167HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  7. Osbert Lancaster, Sir Osbert Lancaster, C.B.E. (1908-1986) Well If You Can'T Remember I Can Make A Jolly Good Guess, ink & coloured pencil
    Sir Osbert Lancaster, C.B.E. (1908-1986) Well If You Can'T Remember I Can Make A Jolly Good Guess
    Drawing
    21.0 x 14.0cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 156
    £170≈ $222≈ €196HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  8. Osbert Lancaster, Interior with royal portrait
    Interior with royal portrait
    conte, crayon and ink on paper, 110 x 110 cm. (43 5/16 x 43 5/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 255
    £688≈ $906≈ €772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Osbert Lancaster, The Dining Room Wall
    The Dining Room Wall
    conte, crayon and ink on paper, 110 x 54 cm. (43 5/16 x 21 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 288
    £1,063≈ $1,400≈ €1,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Osbert Lancaster, Riders on Horseback
    Riders on Horseback
    conte, crayon and ink on paper, 35 x 47 cm. (13 3/4 x 18 1/2in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 266
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗

Osbert Lancaster works on paper (6)Osbert Lancaster drawings (3)

Osbert Lancaster: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Osbert Lancaster at auction?

$1,400Sign up free to see, for The Dining Room Wall at Bonhams (September 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Osbert Lancaster?

The median sale price is $310Sign up free to see across 9 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Osbert Lancaster have sold at auction?

9 of 10 recorded lots sold between 2018 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Osbert Lancaster?

Bonhams, Toovey's and Olympia Auctions account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Toovey's · Olympia Auctions

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