Osbert Lancaster Works on Paper: Auction Prices

British · 1908–1986

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Osbert Lancaster works on paper between 2019 and 2025, of which 6 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $162 to $1,209, with a median of $261 across 6 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,209 for “A costume design for Coppelia” at Bonhams in 2025.

Record: A costume design for Coppelia — $1,209Sign up free to see

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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
    £130≈ $162≈ €150HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  5. 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
    £140≈ $190≈ €167HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  6. 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

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