- 396
Searle, Ronald
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Searle, Ronald
- Four items drawn in Changi Gaol, Singapore, comprising:
- Ink and pencil drawings on paper
i) Birthday card, 205 by 104mm., 2 leaves, upper panel design in ink and coloured pencil, signed and dated on the lower panel, also dated 7 November 1944 Changi Gaol, Singapore; ii) Preview invitation card, 90 by 130mm., 2 leaves, upper panel design in ink and coloured pencil; iii) Programme for “Speakeasy”, 178 by 128mm., 2 leaves, coloured paper, upper panel design and additional embellishments in ink and coloured pencil, dated 12 September 1944; iv) Programme for “All this and Heaven Too”, 182 by 129mm., 2 leaves, upper panel design in ink and coloured pencil, dated 9 October 1944--together with four ink cartoons by George Sprod, each signed “Sprod” (8)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Searle was taken prisoner by the Japanese during 1942 and incarcerated in Changi jail. Despite the harsh regime, Searle contributed set designs and programmes to numerous shows mounted by the prisoners. He also appears to have made birthday cards: the example here includes the verse “A birthday in Gaol | Produces no mail, | No postman to knock at the door, | As a guest of the Nips, | There’ll be no fishanchips | But Good wishes from us | by the Score!” A preview invitation card is addressed from “Ronald Searle of Lilliput and George Sprod of Smiths Weekly”. Four examples of cartoons by Sprod are included in this lot.