The online auction from 10th - 20th October, includes paintings by Leonard Rosoman and set designer Jocelyn Herbert, theatre posters, photographs by Lord Snowdon and Cecil Beaton and drama awards. Accumulated over a lifetime, there are also programmes and books relating to all his major works including Look Back in Anger, The Entertainer, The World of Paul Slickey, Luther, A Patriot for Me, Inadmissible Evidence, Hotel in Amsterdam, and Dejavu. Other personal possessions such as hats, scarves, walking sticks and teddies are amongst the lots, giving an enthralling insight into the life and character of one of the 20th century’s most celebrated playwrights.
Contact Adrian Biddell for further information about this auction | adrian.biddell@olympiaauctions.com | + 44 (0) 20 7806 5541
The first 20th Century Design auction held at Olympia Auctions, headed by the specialist Josef Huber. The sales will include a curated selection of design and applied arts. Items include furniture, lamps, design objects, studio ceramics, mirrors, wall decoration, hi-fi and audio equipment.
Josef worked as a specialist and head of 20th Century Design sales at Bonhams followed by Sotheby's before forming his own his own historical design consultancy. Josef has been involved in university-level education, spending the past 10 years until last year as director of post-graduate interior design at Chelsea College of Arts.
Contact Josef for advice, valuations and to consign to his next sale: josef.huber@olympiaauctions.com |
+44 (0)207 806 5541