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Lot 182

Britains - A Pair of Boxed WWII Sets. Comprising Set Nos: 41106 'U.S. Leaders Scene' & 41148 'Browning Machine Gun & US Detachment'. Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 384

Del Prado - 'Relive Waterloo' Series - A Large Group of 1:72 Scale Figures. Includes: FOY104, DUH99 & others. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 140

Marx Toys - 'Huckleberry Hound & Yogi Bear' Pull-Along Plastic Walker. 1960s issue. Conditions generally appear Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 539

A Group of British & Foreign Silver Coinage. Including Netherlands: 1932 2½ Gulden, 1964 2½ Gulden, 1970 10 Gulden [all Silver .720]; Austria 1 Thaler (1780-2024) [Silver .833]; a quantity of pre-1920 & pre-1947 British coins & 2 x chains (possibly silver but untested). See photos. 

Lot 136

Elastolin - German Army Bunker / Diorama. Approx. dimensions: L38 x W28 x H15cm. Conditions generally appear Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 15

Elastolin, Lineol & Similar Makers - A Group of Figures, Accessories & Empty Set Box. Includes pre-war composite plus some modern plastic figures. Other makers include 'Durso' & 'Gama'. Empty set box is labelled 0/664/10½ 'Schütze liegend mit S.M.G. mit elektr. zündung' (Shooter lying with sub-machine gun with electric ignition). Conditions generally appear Poor to Good Plus overall. Set box is Good. See photos. 

Lot 132

Elastolin - Model No. 748 'Flugzeugabwehrkanone' (Anti-Aircraft Gun). Appears in working order but not checked. Condition generally appears Good Plus overall (rust to firing mechanism), contained in a generally Fair set box base (missing lid). See photo.  

Lot 419

A Large Group of Painted Wargaming Figures. Most appear to be 25mm scale and depicting Napoleonic (or similar) infantry & cavalry. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 531

A Group of Soviet / Russian Military Badges, Insignia Etc. Comprising: 2 x USSR Submariners badges, 1 x Red Guards Badge; uniform insignia for USSR Dept of Topography, plus a group of 7 badges depicting the history of the Russian Navy / Peter the Great. Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall. See photo.   

Lot 184

Britains - French Army Field Artillery Gun & Limber. Horses appear to be dated 1906. Conditions generally appear Fair overall (repaired & repainted), contained in a non-original set box. See photo.  

Lot 110

Britains Limited Edition - A Group of Boxed Sets. Comprising: 5189 'The 22nd Cheshire Regiment'; 5194 'The Staffordshire Regiment' & 5294 'The Royal Anglian Regiment'. Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes plus outer boxes. See photo.  

Lot 181

Britains - WWII Stalingrad Series - A Pair of Boxed Sets. Comprising Set Nos: 17601 'German Infantry Squad' & 17603 'Russian Rifle Squad'. Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 137

Elastolin - German Army Bunker / Diorama. Approx. dimensions: L35 x W22 x H10cm. Conditions generally appear Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 124

First Legion - Mass Battle Series - A Group of Boxed Sets. Comprising Set Nos: MB081 'British 30th Regt of Foot Grenadier Lunging'; MB083; MB084; MB085; MB087 & MB093. 1:30 scale. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 382

Del Prado - 'Relive Waterloo' Series - A Large Group of 1:72 Scale Figures. Includes: BYN20, BEL41 & others. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 126

First Legion & The Collectors Showcase - A Group of Boxed Sets. Comprising Set Nos: MB077 'British 30th Regt of Foot Ensign Standard Bearer'; MB075; MB078; MB079 & CS00218 '3rd Combat Attack Team'. 1:30 scale. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 106

Britains 'The Hollowcast Collection' - A Group of Boxed Sets. Comprising Set Nos: 40191 '9th Lancers Mounted Band'; 40192 'Fort Henry Guard, Marching' & 40195 '1815 Highland Infantry with Sergeant'. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 183

Britains - 'Dragons Espagnol' (Spanish Dragoons) Gun & Limber Team. Conditions generally appear Fair overall (repaired & repainted), contained in a non-original box. See photo.  

Lot 107

Britains Metal-Models & Similar - A Group of Boxed Sets. Comprising: 7305 'U.S. Marine Corps Set...'; 7201 'Royal Marine Colour Party'; 7228 & 5802. Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in generally Good to Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 121

Figarti Miniatures 'Vietnam Theatre' - Set No VTN-016 'UH-1 Huey Headhunters', Boxed. Limited edition #11/99. Condition generally appears Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Excellent set box. See photo.  

Lot 112

Britains Limited Edition- Set No. 5183 'Cameron Highlanders 79th Foot', Boxed. Scarce U.S. export version, produced 1983 only. (#0274/3000). Condition generally appears Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in a  generally Excellent set box (certificate is present but has marks), plus outer carton. See photo.  

Lot 377

Del Prado - 'Relive Waterloo' Series - A Large Group of 1:72 Scale Figures. Includes: SOM7, HFR6 & others. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 418

A Large Group of Painted Wargaming Figures. Most appear to be lead, 25mm scale and depicting Napoleonic cavalry or similar. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 383

Del Prado - 'Relive Waterloo' Series - A Large Group of 1:72 Scale Figures. Includes: artillery guns, PAC28, RFA44, & others. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 290

Britains - A Group of Naval Cannons, Swoppet-Series Figures & Shop Counter Box. Comprising: 13 x 9738 'Naval Cannon'; a group of AWI British Infantry figures & a shop counter box labelled 'American War of Independence, Marching (British), ½ Doz., 360' (box is full with original packaging & 'complaints' label). Conditions: Good Plus to Excellent (cannons); Good to Good Plus (loose figures); Near Mint (boxed figures, although one has detached head) & Excellent (shop box, creasing to lid flap). See photo. 

Lot 133

Hausser / Elastolin - Gun Team & Limber. Condition generally appears Good overall. See photo.  

Lot 356

Keymen Football Series - A Pair of Boxed, Lead, Football Player Figures. Comprising: Bobby Moore & Bobby Charlton. Conditions generally appear Good Plus to Excellent overall, contained in Excellent set boxes. See photos.   

Lot 533

Metal Cigarette / Vesta Case - Probably German Trench Art. Could be First World War. Conditions generally appear Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 180

Britains Delhi Durbar Collection - A Pair of Boxed Sets. Comprising Set Nos: 22008 'Emblem-Bearers of Cutch on Camel No. 1' & 40167 'Maharajah of Patiala & Lancers'. Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 179

Britains - A Group of Boxed Sets Including Limited Edition. Comprising Set Nos: 5298 'Lawrence and the Arab Revolt - 1917'; 00318 Hamleys 'Hussar Regiments of the British Army 1880-1914' & 00214. Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in generally Good to Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 105

Britains - A Group of Boxed Centenary Sets & Others. Comprising: 00073 'Mounted Band of The Lifeguards Set 1'; 8813 '13th Hussars & The Royal Fusiliers'; 8824 & 3 x Buckingham Palace figures. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall, contained in generally Good to Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 108

Britains - 'The Band of the Royal Marines' - Special Limited Edition Set & Others. Also includes Charles Biggs Premier Model Collection 'Coldstream Guard' (#196/500) with signed certificate & 2 x 40359 '16th Lancer'. Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 125

First Legion - Mass Battle Series - A Group of Boxed Sets. Comprising Set Nos: MB93 'British 30th Regt of Foot Grenadier Kneeling Loading'; MB078; MB080; MB086; MB087 & MB088. 1:30 scale. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 193

British Toy Soldier Co. - 90mm Series -  A Group of Boxed Medieval Knights. Comprising: 'Jacques de Crevecoeur'; Baudot de Nayelles'; 'Guillaume de Vienne' & Lord of Gruthuyse'. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent boxes. See photo.  

Lot 375

Britains & Herald - 9499 'Tumbrel Cart' Plus Retailer Packs. Comprising set 9499, boxed; retailer pack for Herald H1720 'Wattle Farm Hurdles' (Cardboard sleeve containing 6 x original boxes, 5 appear full, 1 empty with missing end flaps); retailers packs for 9791 'Spare Ammunition' (contains 3 x sealed packs) & 9794 'Set of Shells' (contains multiple units, mostly full sprues). Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in generally Good to Excellent packaging / boxes (9499 window has slight damage). See photos. 

Lot 381

Del Prado - 'Relive Waterloo' Series - A Large Group of 1:72 Scale Figures. Includes: ZIE55, LEF78 & others. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 642

Hart Models - 'HT113 US M135 2½ Ton Truck with Stake Side and No Winch', Boxed. White metal, 1:48 scale. Condition generally appears Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Good set box. See photo. 

Lot 117

King & Country 'Berlin '38' Series - Set No. LAH 43 'Liebstandarte: LAH Annex', Boxed. Condition generally appears Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Excellent set box. See photo.  

Lot 186

Britains - A Group of Unboxed Figures. Including: Set 160 'Territorial Infantry'; Set 1554 'Royal Canadian Mounted Police' (part set) & Others. Conditions generally appear Good to Good Plus overall. See photo.  

Lot 380

Del Prado - 'Relive Waterloo' Series - A Large Group of 1:72 Scale Figures. Includes: WEL1, BLA88 & others. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 109

Britains Limited Edition - A Group of Boxed Sets. Comprising: 5196 'The Pipes & Drums of the 1st Battalion The Black Watch'; 5297 'The Black Watch Colour Party and Escort' & 5290 'The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards'. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes plus outer boxes. See photo.  

Lot 116

King & Country - BWPD 'Black Watch Pipes and Drum Band' Sets 1 & 2, Boxed. 1:30 scale. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo.  

Lot 378

Del Prado - 'Relive Waterloo' Series - A Large Group of 1:72 Scale Figures. Includes: KEL82, JAQ91 & others. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 123

Figarti Miniatures Diorama - DIO-01 'Military Tent', Unboxed. Approx. dimensions L29 x W29 x H15cm. Conditions generally appear Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 379

Del Prado - 'Relive Waterloo' Series - A Large Group of 1:72 Scale Figures. Includes: MIL96, VIV12 & others. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall. See photo.  

Lot 597

Collection of Builders Acrow props

Lot 1001

Frederick ROBERTS JOHNSON (1900-1986) The Net Loft, Polperro Oil on board, 61cm x 90cm, 67cm x 96cm framed. Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1064

Frederick ROBERTS JOHNSON (1900-1986) House on Props, Polperro Pastel on paper, signed, 30.5cm x 22cm, 47.5cm x 39cm framed.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1158

Frederick ROBERTS JOHNSON (1900-1986) Stylized Polperro Oil on board, 43.5cm x 72cm.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1208

Arthur WRAGG (1903-1976) A portfolio of work including for Woman's Journal and Woman's Pictorial Mainly ink or graphite on board or paper, toegther with letters written to the illustrator, numerous dust jackets for 'Thy Kingdom Come' and other ephemera.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1166

Arthur WRAGG (1903-1976) Thirteen Sketches and Studies Mixed media, including pen and ink and graphite, each unsigned, largest 45cm x 58cm.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1005

Frederick ROBERTS JOHNSON (1900-1986) Sunny Day, Polperro Oil on board, 61cm x 74cm.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1209

Frederick ROBERTS JOHNSON (1900-1986) Five Works Mixed media, including watercolour and pastel, two signed, 'International Test Match', 37cm x 27cm.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1075

Arthur WRAGG (1903-1976) An illustration for Solpruff Fadeless Fabrics Watercolour and ink, graphite inscription, 38cm x 26.5cm.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1085

Arthur WRAGG (1903-1976) Disaffection From Wragg's book 'Jesus Wept' Pen and ink, titled, with graphite inscription and notes regarding the font type to use for the finished publication, 22cm x 31.5cm.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1097

Frederick ROBERTS JOHNSON (1900-1986) Polperro Oil on board, 61cm x 76cm, with portrait study verso.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1082

Arthur WRAGG (1903-1976) What These Newspapers Is Coming To Watercolour and ink, signed, inscribed ' What these newspapers is coming to, Mrs ....., they all has their official co-respondent now!'', 54cm x 38cm.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1129

Frederick ROBERTS JOHNSON (1900-1986) Six Original Works Two portrait studies, pastel and charcoal, together with a pastel study of a female nude in repose, initialled RJ, 45.5cm x 58.5cm and three further female portrait studies (6)Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1123

Arthur WRAGG (1903-1976) A portfolio of studies, preporatory sketches and ideas and partly finished works, all unsigned, largest 58cm x 42cm.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

Lot 1146

Arthur WRAGG (1903-1976) Five Works Mixed media, including cruise advertising imagery and 'The Promenade (1860), mixed media, signed, 30cm x 26cm.Frederick Roberts Johnson and Arthur Wragg, two friends who met whilst training to become commercial artists, moved together to Polperro in 1924, staying at 'The House on the Props'. They had somewhat contrasting styles which somehow sometimes overlapped; Wragg's style was likened to David Low and Victor 'Vicky Weisz, sharing within his lifetime the same respect and public interest as the two aforementioned. His work was also regularly compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, though Wragg's own heroes were Cruickshank, Albrecht Durer and William Blake, the latter being someone he was also compared to within his lifetime. Wragg's first book was hugely successful, having to be reprinted three times in one year and it became Book of The Year in America.Frederick Roberts Johnson was a very succesful commercial artist and was often the one who usually went to London in search of commissions for the pair. He often used the name 'Essex' or 'Sax', drawing funnies for Punch, Everyman magazine and Tribune, as well as advertisements for Lyons Tea Shops and producing dustjacket book illustrations for various authors. His style was more varied and experimental, with impressionism, cubism and abstract examples of his work within the sale.

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