Beresford Patrick Egan Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Beresford Patrick Egan Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 11, 2024
Beresford Egan,
Est: £400 - £600
Beresford Egan, British 1905–1984 - Surreal head, 1949; ink on paper, signed and dated lower right 'Beresford Egan 49', 26.6 x 13.2 cm: together with 1 other work on paper by the same artist, of a smaller size and similar subject (2) (ARR) Provenance: private collection; Roseberys, London, Modern British & 20th Century Art, Tuesday 12th September 2023, lot 128 (part lot); private collection, purchased from the above and thence by descent Note: Egan was a satirist, writer, costume designer and novelist, known for his work 'The Sink of Solitude, 1928' and illustrations to works by Pierre Louys and his wife Catherine Bower Alcock, inspired by the work of Aubrey Beardsley. While his early work was noted for its Art Deco style, these later pieces are perhaps more in keeping with the Surrealist-inspired forms of the Post-War period.
Roseberys
Dec. 12, 2023
Egan (Beresford) Epilogue, first edition, initialled presentation inscription from the author, 1944.
Est: £100 - £150
NO RESERVE Egan (Beresford) Epilogue, first edition, initialled presentation inscription from the author on front free endpaper, plates and illustrations, original cloth, dust-jacket, lightly faded, 8vo, 1944. ⁂ Inscribed to Edith Templeton (1916-2006), who was a Bohemian novelist also known as her pseudonym Louise Walbrook.
Forum Auctions - UK
Oct. 05, 2023
Egan (Beresford) Bacchante, pen and ink, 1929.
Est: £300 - £400
Egan (Beresford) Bacchante, original drawing, pen and black india ink and coloured inks, signed and dated lower right, 275 x 200 mm (10 3/4 x 7 7/8 in), under glass, minor surface dirt, framed, 1929. This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Forum Auctions - UK
Sep. 28, 2023
Egan (Beresford) No Sense in Form, a Tragedy of Manners, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author, 1933.
Est: £400 - £600
Egan (Beresford) No Sense in Form, a Tragedy of Manners, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Edith Templeton, Have I exhumed this memory that she may perform a post mortem, & which can have but one verdict - MURDER in all degrees. Beresford Egan 1951" on front free endpaper, followed by an ?unpublished poem below, original boards, spine faded, dust-jacket, short tear along upper joint, some nicks and chips to extremities and along joints, light surface staining to lower panel, 8vo, 1933. ⁂ Inscribed to Edith Templeton (1916-2006), who was a Bohemian novelist also known as her pseudonym Louise Walbrook.
Forum Auctions - UK
Sep. 12, 2023
Beresford Egan, Surreal head, 1949
Est: £200 - £300
Beresford Egan, British 1905–1984 - Surreal head, 1949; ink on paper, signed and dated lower right 'Beresford Egan 49', 26.6 x 13.2 cm: together with 2 other works on paper by the same artist, of a smaller size and similar subject (3) (ARR) Note: Egan was a satirist, writer, costume designer and novelist, known for his work 'The Sink of Solitude, 1928' and illustrations to works by Pierre Louys and his wife Catherine Bower Alcock, inspired by the work of Aubrey Beardsley. While his early work was noted for its Art Deco style, these later pieces are perhaps more in keeping with the Surrealist-inspired forms of the Post-War period.
Roseberys
Apr. 22, 2023
Beresford Egan, British (1905-1984), Illustration for Baudelaire's Fleurs du Mal, ink on paper
Est: $800 - $1,000
Beresford Egan British, (1905-1984) Illustration for Baudelaire's Fleurs du Mal ink on paper together with copy of the book
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Feb. 04, 2023
Beresford Egan, British (1905-1984), Illustration for Baudelaire's Fleurs du Mal, ink on paper
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Beresford Egan British, (1905-1984) Illustration for Baudelaire's Fleurs du Mal ink on paper together with copy of the book
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Jun. 09, 2022
Egan (Beresford) But the Sinners Triumph, first edition, signed by the author, 1934; and 3 others by Egan, with T.L.Ss from the author (4)
Est: £300 - £400
NO RESERVE Egan (Beresford) But the Sinners Triumph, first edition, signed by the author to front free endpaper, endpapers lightly browned, original cloth, spine lightly faded, ends a little bumped and creased, [1934] § Louys (Pierre) the Adventures of King Pausole, T.L.s. from the illustrator tipped into front free endpaper, original cloth, spine faded and ends bumped, dust-jacket, rather rubbed with extensive repairs verso, flaps hinged on with tape, rather discoloured but in effect a complete jacket, 1933; Egan (Beresford) and C. Power Alcock, Flowers of Evil, "Beresford Egan" erroneously signed to limitation page, 2 T.L.s's from Egan loosely inserted, New York, The Sylvian Press, 1947; and another by Egan, v.s. (4) ⁂ Second with tipped-in letter reading "Dear Adrian [Woodhouse], did you ever see a more hideous hotchpotch that the dust-jacket on your pirated Pausole? It is even worse than the one the wretched Godwin wrapped round poor Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du Man...for pity's sakegum this note in your copy of Godwin's Pausole that my spirit may rest in peace". Third mentioned with typed letter confirming that it is not his signature in the book.
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Sep. 03, 2020
Egan (Beresford) Lady of hearts, 1929.
Est: £150 - £200
NO RESERVE Original Illustration.- Egan (Beresford) Lady of hearts, pen and ink with watercolour on artists' board, signed and dated 'XIX29' in the lower right, image 270 x 200 mm (10 1/2 x 7 7/8 in), board 450 x 355 mm (17 3/4 x 14 in), marginal surface dirt and glue stains, light browning, unframed, 1929.
Forum Auctions - UK
Jan. 30, 2020
British Illustration.- Scraperboard drawings.- Egan (Beresford) A Word to the Wise; The Honey Pot, two drawings, 1943-1945 (2)
Est: £200 - £300
British Illustration.- Scraperboard drawings.- Egan (Beresford) A Word to the Wise; The Honey Pot, two original scraperboard drawings, both signed with initials, 285 x 200 mm. (11 1/4 x 7 7/8 in), and 284 x 182 mm. (11 1/4 x 7 1/8 in) respectively, both sheets affixed to support, artist's label affixed to each, unframed, 1943-1945 (2) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
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Jul. 24, 2014
Beresford Egan (1905-1984) - Family Affection,
Est: £300 - £500
Beresford Egan (1905-1984) - Family Affection, pen and black ink, on thin chiné, laid onto artboard, signed and dated XIX29 lower left, 44 x 31.5 cm. (17 1/4 x 12 1/4 in), unframed. Provenance: with Beresford Egan's own rubber stamp and manuscript label on reverse. IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Dreweatts 1759
Jul. 17, 2013
* Egan (Beresford Patrick, 1905-1984). 'The
Est: £300 - £400
* Egan (Beresford Patrick, 1905-1984). 'The Glad-eye of Justice', 1927, & 'In the House on the Tiles', 1928, pen and black ink drawing on paper, heightened with bodycolour, laid down on card (the second work on Clifford Milburn watercolour board), signed and dated lower left and lower right respectively, each additionally titled and dated in ink to verso, 34.8 x 27.7cm (13.7 x 10.9ins), and 38 x 26.5cm (15 x 10.5ins) respectively (2)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Sep. 13, 2011
Books: EGAN, Beresford (1905-84). The Sink of
Est: £100 - £150
Books: EGAN, Beresford (1905-84). The Sink of Solitude. Being a Series of Satirical Drawings occasioned by some Recent Events. London: The Hermes Press, 1928. 4to (278 x 215mm). Half title, 6 full-page illustrations by Beresford Egan. Original paper boards lettered in red (spine a little frayed). NUMBER 38 OF 250 COPIES. Provenance: BERESFORD EGAN (bookplate) and his SIGNATURE on the front free endpaper.
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 16, 2011
Egan (Beresford, 1905-). "Handmaiden', 1975,
Est: £300 - £400
Egan (Beresford, 1905-). "Handmaiden', 1975, watercolour with pen & ink, signed with monogram and dated lower left, additionally inscribed with title and date by the artist to verso, 38.7 x 29.2cm (15.25 x 11.5 ins) (1) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer's Premium for this lot is 21%
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Jun. 16, 2011
Egan (Beresford, 1905-). "Reporting for Duty',
Est: £200 - £300
Egan (Beresford, 1905-). "Reporting for Duty', 1951, pen & ink on paper, signed and dated lower right, inscribed with title and date by the artist to verso, 32 x 21.5cm (12.5 x 8.5 ins), mounted (1) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer's Premium for this lot is 21%
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 20, 2010
Beresford Egan (b.1906) 'But not beyond price'
Est: £200 - £300
Beresford Egan (b.1906) 'But not beyond price' Grey wash Signed and dated 1939 lower right 33.5 x 24.5cm (13 1/4 x 9 1/2in) condition report: under glass no visible damage
Dreweatts 1759
Oct. 20, 2010
Beresford Egan (b.1906) The letter Pen, ink and
Est: £200 - £300
Beresford Egan (b.1906) The letter Pen, ink and grey wash Signed and dated 1940 lower right 39 x 27.5cm (15 1/4 x 10 3/4 in) condition report: Under glass no visible damage
Dreweatts 1759
Apr. 16, 2010
Egan, Beresford: De Sade. Vorzugsausgabe. London 1929
Est: €300 - €500
Egan, Beresford, und Brian de Shane. De Sade. Being a series of wounds, inflicted with brush and pen, upon Sadistic Wolves garbed in Masochists' Wool. 26 nn. Bl. Mit 17 (15 ganzseitigen, davon 1 pochoirkolorierten) Illustrationen. 29 x 22,5 cm. Brauner OKalblederband mit goldgeprägtem Rücken- und VDeckeltitel sowie KGoldschnitt (unwesentlich fleckig). London, Fortune Press, (1929). Eines von 100 Exemplaren der Vorzugsausgabe auf Japanpapier und mit dem signierten Druckvermerk von beiden Künstlern (Gesamtauflage: 1600), "printed at the Botolph Printing Works". - Wohlerhalten, unbeschnitten, großartig gebunden.
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