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A defensive weapon by Osbert Lancaster, ink, sold Dec 2024

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A defensive weapon

Osbert Lancaster (British, 1908–1986)

£120 hammer

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Medium: Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “ink”
Category: Drawings
Dimensions: 25.2 x 15cm
Auction house: Woolley & Wallis
Sale: Modern British & 20th Century Art (srwo10414)
Date: December 5, 2024
Location: Salisbury, United Kingdom
Lot: 959
Estimate: —
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Retrieved Oct 11, 2026

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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! by Osbert Lancaster, a pair of mid-20th century ink with crayon cartoon illustrations, sold May 2023

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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 (ink)

Toovey's · May 17, 2023£130 ≈ $162 ≈ €150Sign up free to see price

But Lady Littlehampton, that's all wrong, I should be drinking out of your shoe!' and 'I shall know that I've had enough… by Osbert Lancaster, a pair of mid-20th century ink with crayon cartoon illustrations, sold Jan 2022

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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 (ink)

Toovey's · Jan 18, 2022£140 ≈ $190 ≈ €167Sign up free to see price

You do realise after April 1 there by Osbert Lancaster, Pen and brush and ink, sold Dec 2021

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You do realise after April 1 there

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Dreweatts · Dec 15, 2021£300 ≈ $398 ≈ €353Sign up free to see price

A set of five figural cartoons by Osbert Lancaster, Oil, sold Oct 2019

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A set of five figural cartoons

Oil

Dreweatts · Oct 8, 2019£700 ≈ $856 ≈ €780Sign up free to see price

Sir Osbert Lancaster, C.B.E. (1908-1986) Well If You Can'T Remember I Can Make A Jolly Good Guess by Osbert Lancaster, ink & coloured pencil, sold Apr 2019

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Sir Osbert Lancaster, C.B.E. (1908-1986) Well If You Can'T Remember I Can Make A Jolly Good Guess

Drawing (ink)

Olympia Auctions · Apr 17, 2019£170 ≈ $222 ≈ €196Sign up free to see price

'Rolls-Royces I know..'; 'To save you wasting your time..'; 'Poulson's by no means the only architect..' by Osbert Lancaster, pen, black ink and crayon, offered Nov 2013

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'Rolls-Royces I know..'; 'To save you wasting your time..'; 'Poulson's by no means the only architect..'

Drawing (ink)

Bonhams · Nov 27, 2013Unsold / did not meet reserve

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A costume design for Coppelia by Osbert Lancaster, circa 1954, watercolour, gouache and pencil, sold Jun 2025

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A costume design for Coppelia, circa 1954

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A set design for the False Proscenium Arch for Love in a Village, Sadler's Wells by Osbert Lancaster, 1953, pen and ink, gouache and pencil, mounted on a crimson velvet panel, sold Jun 2025

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A set design for the False Proscenium Arch for Love in a Village, Sadler's Wells, 1953

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Bonhams · Jun 3, 2025£832 ≈ $1,123 ≈ €986Sign up free to see price

Untitled by Osbert Lancaster, mixed media 43.5 x 33cm Provenance: With Wright Hepburn Gallery, sold Mar 2025

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Mixed media

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Four Dresses by Osbert Lancaster, 1952, Gouache and pencil on paper, sold Apr 2024

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Four Dresses, 1952

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Barridoff Auctions · Apr 13, 2024$300 ≈ £241 ≈ €282Sign up free to see price

Let us not forget, Lady Littlehampton, that wise men are not members of the Government! by Osbert Lancaster, ink and blue, sold Jun 2023

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Let us not forget, Lady Littlehampton, that wise men are not members of the Government!

Drawing (ink)

Gorringe's · Jun 26, 2023£50 ≈ $64 ≈ €58Sign up free to see price

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! by Osbert Lancaster, a pair of mid-20th century ink with crayon cartoon illustrations, sold May 2023

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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 (ink)

Toovey's · May 17, 2023£130 ≈ $162 ≈ €150Sign up free to see price

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