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Looking Back at John Osborne: Pictures and Possessions from his Estate The Hurst, Shropshire (Timed)
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Looking Back at John Osborne: Pictures and Possessions from his Estate The Hurst, Shropshire (Timed)

Looking Back at John Osborne: Pictures and Possessions from his Estate The Hurst, Shropshire (Timed) | 10th - 20th October 2024

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
Auction dates
Starts: 10 Oct 2024 01:00 BST
Ends from: 20 Oct 2024 16:00 BST
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13 Oct 2024 12:00 - 16:00 BST
14 Oct 2024 10:00 - 20:00 BST
15 Oct 2024 10:00 - 17:00 BST
16 Oct 2024 10:00 - 17:00 BST
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CECIL BEATON (1904-1980), 8 PELHAM PLACE, KENSINGTON, JULY 1956
CECIL BEATON (1904-1980), 8 PELHAM PLACE, KENSINGTON, JULY 1956
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LOOK BACK IN ANGER, JOHN OSBORNE
LOOK BACK IN ANGER, JOHN OSBORNE
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JOHN OSBORNE, A SMALL LIBRARY OF PLAYS BY JOHN OSBORNE Books
JOHN OSBORNE, A SMALL LIBRARY OF PLAYS BY JOHN OSBORNE Books
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LEONARD ROSOMAN (BRITISH 1915-2012)
LEONARD ROSOMAN (BRITISH 1915-2012)
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THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE UNKNOWN, POSSIBLY ARROWSMITH
THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE UNKNOWN, POSSIBLY ARROWSMITH
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A SELECTION OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS JOHN OSBORNE, DAVID HARE, E A WHITEHEAD AND DAVID STOREY
A SELECTION OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS JOHN OSBORNE, DAVID HARE, E A WHITEHEAD AND DAVID STOREY
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WEST OF SUEZ
WEST OF SUEZ
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LORD SNOWDON (BRITISH 1930-2017)
LORD SNOWDON (BRITISH 1930-2017)
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LORD SNOWDON (BRITISH 1930-2017)
LORD SNOWDON (BRITISH 1930-2017)
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A GROUP OF ITEMS FROM JOHN OSBORNE'S DESK Miscellaneous
A GROUP OF ITEMS FROM JOHN OSBORNE'S DESK Miscellaneous
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