Ronald Searle's original book cover design for Geoffrey Gorer'sModern Types (1955) is meant to make the most of a two-color press. Now Searle was as keen an observer of the British social scene as anyone, but does that make his book cover art worth $11,995? Perhaps not. At least the seller on 1stdibs is realistic enough to entertain lower offers.
Note: Scans of all the illustrations in Modern Types appear on Perpetua, the Ronald Searle Tribute blog, here.
Does anyone recall how much this artwork sold for at Chris Beetles, Ltd., in 1996?
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| Modern Types (1955) by Geoffrey Gorer and Ronald SearleOriginal book cover art |
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| Modern Types (1955) by Geoffrey Gorer and Ronald Searle Original framed book cover art |
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| An earlier sale by Chris Beetles, Ltd. |
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| Ronald Searle 1stdibs Listing Retrieved November 23, 2018 |
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| Ronald Searle 1stdibs Item Description |
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| Modern Types (1955) by Geoffrey Gorer and Ronald Searle |
Note: Scans of all the illustrations in Modern Types appear on Perpetua, the Ronald Searle Tribute blog, here.
Does anyone recall how much this artwork sold for at Chris Beetles, Ltd., in 1996?
Quick Links to the Attempted Bloggery Archives:
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