
Lot Closed
November 8, 05:43 PM GMT
Estimate
400 - 600 USD
Lot Details
Description
CECIL BEATON
1904 - 1980
MARGARET BANNERMAN & MRS. VULPY: A PAIR OF WORKS
(I) Signed Cecil, inscribed our Betters and titled (lower right); stamped with the estate stamp (lower left)
Pen and ink and brush and ink on paper
(II) Stamped with the estate stamp (lower right); titled (lower left); signed Cecil Beaton five times (on the verso)
Pen and ink on paper
Unframed: (I) 7 x 4¼ in., 17.7 x 10.7 cm (II) 7½ x 5 in., 19 x 10.7 cm
Framed (I): 11¾ x 9 in., 29.8 x 22.9 cm
Margaret Bannerman (1896-1976) was a Canadian actress known for her work in the English films The Gay Lord Quex, Lady Audley's Secret and Hindle Wakes. She had a successful career on stage, appearing in revues and light comedy. In 1963, she appeared as Mrs. Higgins in the touring company of My Fair Lady.
Mrs. Vulpy was a role in the 1924 play The Watched Pot, with costumes designed by Cecil Beaton.
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