Lot 986 · British and Continental Watercolours and Original Book Illustrations
'Louis Wain. Of course, show him in!'
Ronald William Fordham Searle · pencil, black ink and watercolour, unframed
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- Estimate
- £1,200–£1,800 hammer ≈ $1,618–$2,427
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — British and Continental Watercolours and Original Book Illustrations, London (South Kensington) · 3 July 2007
- Dimensions
- 12 x 16½ in. (30.5 x 41.9 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5542292
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-5542292 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5542292
Ronald William Fordham Searle, 'Louis Wain. Of course, show him in!'. Christie's, 3 Jul 2007, lot 986. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5542292.
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Ronald William Fordham Searle, 'Louis Wain. Of course, show him in!'. Christie's, 3 Jul 2007, lot 986. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5542292.
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From the same sale British and Continental Watercolours and Original Book Illustrations · Jul 2007
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figures in a tavern | English School, 19th Century | £150–£250 | |
| On the Thames at Twickenham | John Varley R.w.s. | £1,000–£2,000 | |
| On the bridge to the castle | English School, 19th Century | £300–£500 | |
| Rowing by the mill (illustrated); and Figures before a classical arch | Late 18th Century Italian School | £300–£500 | |
| Mythological study of Ariadne | Manner Of Titian | £300–£400 | |
| View over a hilltop ruin | Italian School, Early 20th Century | £200–£400 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald William Fordham Searle | The Plaza- Palm Springs | $7,500 | Heritage Auctions, May 2025 | |
| Ronald William Fordham Searle | Las Vegas, Holiday magazine interior, June | Heritage Auctions, Nov 2025 | ||
| Ronald William Fordham Searle | Night Bird | Christie's, Dec 2005 | ||
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| Ronald William Fordham Searle | Beefeater | Heritage Auctions, Nov 2025 | ||
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| Ronald William Fordham Searle | Lucille Ball, TV Guide digest interior, April 30 | Heritage Auctions, May 2025 | ||
| Ronald William Fordham Searle | 'The Owl and the Pussycat' | Christie's, Jul 2008 |
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