Rosemary Ellis Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1910 - d. 1998

Rosemary Ellis (also known by the name Dorothy Rosemary Ellis), born 1910, died 1998. Designed posters for London Transport 1933-1939

Rosemary Ellis was also known by the name Dorothy Rosemary Collinson,.



Rosemary Ellis was a graphic artist and illustrator. She worked in collaboration with her husband, Clifford Ellis, whom she married in 1931. Together they designed posters for Shell, The Empire Marketing Board and the General Post Office, as well as London Transport. Between 1945 and 1982 they also designed nearly 100 book jackets for the New Naturalist Series, published by Collins. From the mid 1940s to the mid 1960s they worked for Bath Academy of Art, which was established for the education of art teachers.

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    • Travel Poster Chanters Folly Dry Dock Appledore Ellis Shell
      Sep. 10, 2022

      Travel Poster Chanters Folly Dry Dock Appledore Ellis Shell

      Est: £90 - £180

      Original vintage advertising poster - To Visit Britain's Landmarks You Can Be Sure Of Shell - featuring a scenic illustration by the notable British graphic artist, printmaker and art teacher Clifford Ellis (1907-1985) and his wife Rosemary Ellis (1910-1998) of Chanter's Folly And Dry Dock in Appledore on the Torridge River in Devon with a walled path and coastal house in the foreground and a pebble and sandy beach leading round to a sailing boat on the shore and a grassy hill above with the historic Chanter's Folly (1841-1952) tower and trees below a cloudy blue sky. Poor condition, several repaired tears, creasing, paper losses, staining, pinholes, tape marks, text trimmed on top and bottom. Country of issue: UK, designer: Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, size (cm): 62x100, year of printing: 1937.

      Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
    • CLIFFORD ELLIS (1907-1985) & ROSEMARY ELLIS (1910-1998). OCEAN CABLE. 1935. 19½x24¼ inches, 49½x61½ cm.
      May. 13, 2021

      CLIFFORD ELLIS (1907-1985) & ROSEMARY ELLIS (1910-1998). OCEAN CABLE. 1935. 19½x24¼ inches, 49½x61½ cm.

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      CLIFFORD ELLIS (1907-1985) & ROSEMARY ELLIS (1910-1998) OCEAN CABLE. 1935. 19 1/2x24 1/4 inches, 49 1/2x61 1/2 cm. Condition A / A-: minor creases at edges. Paper. Matted and framed. Clifford and Rosemary Ellis married in 1931 and worked together for the rest of their careers. It is hard to describe their unique style, which has the colorful and fanciful qualities of children's illustration, yet is also compelling, eye-catching and charmingly composed. Their aesthetic certainly appealed to a large swath of the general public, as the duo was commissioned to design posters for the London Underground, Shell, the General Post Office (GPO) and the Empire Marketing Board. This poster was commissioned by the GPO Film Unit to advertise "Cable Ship," a 12 minute documentary on the repair of an International Telephone Exchange submarine cable that had been damaged. The 1933 film was grouped with 4 other short films, all centering on Post Office activities and repair work, and released in 1935 to considerable cinematic success. After the war, the artists primarily focused on book cover design.

      Swann Auction Galleries
    • Clifford (1907-1985) & Rosemary (1910-1998) Ellis Chanter's Folly, Appledore
      Apr. 29, 2021

      Clifford (1907-1985) & Rosemary (1910-1998) Ellis Chanter's Folly, Appledore

      Est: £400 - £600

      lithographic poster, 1937, condition A-; not backed, framed (Dimensions: 76cm x 114cm (30in x 45 in)) (76cm x 114cm (30in x 45 in)) Footnote: Literature: Hewitt, The Shell Poster Book, 84. This poster was part of an advertising campaign series entitled ‘To Visit Britain’s Landmarks’. The series comprised a selection of follies and sometimes unusual attractions, encouraging the public to explore the British countryside. Rosemary (1910–1998) and Clifford Ellis (1907–1985) were married in 1931 and worked collaboratively from then on. They designed book jackets, murals and mosaics, and also posters for many organisations including the GPO and London Transport. Their commission from Shell depicts the historic Chanter’s Folly Tower & Dry Dock in Appledore on the Torridge River in Devon.

      Lyon & Turnbull
    • • CLIFFORD ELLIS (1907-1985) WITH ROSEMARY ELLIS (1910-1998)
      Sep. 22, 2020

      • CLIFFORD ELLIS (1907-1985) WITH ROSEMARY ELLIS (1910-1998)

      Est: £300 - £500

      • CLIFFORD ELLIS (1907-1985) WITH ROSEMARY ELLIS (1910-1998) ADVERTISEMENT DESIGN FOR SHELL^ ANTIQUARIES (1934) pastels on paper 20.0 x 40.0 cm / 8 x 15 3/4 in This poster was produced by Shell Mex (the joint advertising venture between Royal Dutch Shell and British Petroleum) in 1934 with the tag line^ You can be sure of Shell / Antiquaries prefer Shell.

      Olympia Auctions
    • TRAVEL POSTER LONDON UNDERGROUND TRANSPORT RETURN EARLY ELLIS
      May. 11, 2019

      TRAVEL POSTER LONDON UNDERGROUND TRANSPORT RETURN EARLY ELLIS

      Est: £525 - £1,050

      Original vintage travel advertising poster - It is better to return early Early in the day. Colourful illustration by British graphic artist Clifford Ellis (1907-1985) and his wife Rosemary Ellis (1910-1998) featuring a busy abstract image showing, amongst the confusion during peak hours in the London Transports, the legs of a child in blue shoes, the skirt and legs of a lady in heeled shoes, a hand holding a Father Christmas toy and various parcels. Issued by London Passenger Transport Board. Good condition, minor tears and faint foxing in margins. County: UK, year of printing:1935, designer: Rosemary & Clifford Ellis, size (cm): 101.5x63.

      Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, pen and watercolour of a Pi
      Jan. 27, 2018

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, pen and watercolour of a Pi

      Est: £100 - £150

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, pen and watercolour of a Pierrot style clown, initialled and dated. 6ins x 10ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Photographs & negatives from the studio of Rosemary &
      Jan. 27, 2018

      Ellis Family Archive: Photographs & negatives from the studio of Rosemary &

      Est: £80 - £100

      Ellis Family Archive: Photographs & negatives from the studio of Rosemary & Penelope Ellis. Work for the BBC 1990. Show Rushall Mill, Nr. Upavon, Mr Wookey on horseback in fields, his house. Also work from Rosemary at Batj Academy of AA to include Indian toys, paper machè work & carvings. Prep work for sculptures & exhibitions, also 12 folders of Rosemary Ellis jewellery designs & supporting photos.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998 early watercolour of a frog, monogrammed 1931. 13ins.
      Aug. 19, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998 early watercolour of a frog, monogrammed 1931. 13ins.

      Est: £120 - £180

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998 early watercolour of a frog, monogrammed 1931. 13ins. x 9½ins

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Rosemary Ellis Twenty-four hedgehog sketches Pen
      Jul. 18, 2017

      Rosemary Ellis Twenty-four hedgehog sketches Pen

      Est: £200 - £300

      Rosemary Ellis (1910 - 1998) Twenty-four hedgehog sketches Pen, ink and wash One signed and dated 43 , lower right Various sizes Unframed (24) IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

      Dreweatts 1759
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour heightened with
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour heightened with

      Est: £150 - £200

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour heightened with pen, girl and boy in 18th cent. costume, signed bottom left. 20ins x 16ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, pen and watercolour of a Pi
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, pen and watercolour of a Pi

      Est: £40 - £60

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, pen and watercolour of a Pierrot style clown, initialled and dated. 6ins x 10ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on paper of a d
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on paper of a d

      Est: £80 - £120

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on paper of a doll in theatrical costume, signed and dated. 10ins x 18ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, oil on paper of a house by
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, oil on paper of a house by

      Est: £150 - £200

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, oil on paper of a house by the sea. 30ins x 23ins. Plus another on board with 4 preparatory sketches in pen and watercolour. 22ins x 15ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on paper, cherr
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on paper, cherr

      Est: £150 - £200

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on paper, cherry trees in Corsham, Wiltshire. 21ins x 15ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis, 1910-1998, Studies of a Dragonfly in
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis, 1910-1998, Studies of a Dragonfly in

      Est: £80 - £120

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis, 1910-1998, Studies of a Dragonfly in pencil and ink. 14ins x 10ins. (8). Together with a detailed anatomical sketch. 20ins x 16ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, pen and watercolour of a do
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, pen and watercolour of a do

      Est: £80 - £120

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, pen and watercolour of a doll. 8½ins x 11ins monogrammed bottom left. Together with 3 preparatory drawings. 16ins x 9ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910 -1998, pen and ink studies onboar
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910 -1998, pen and ink studies onboar

      Est: £100 - £150

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910 -1998, pen and ink studies onboard, of the dormitories at Corsham Court. 21ins x 17ins. - a pair plus one other. (3)

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transpor
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transpor

      Est: £200 - £300

      Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transport lithograph in Colours: It's Better to return Early, printed by Waterlow and Sons. Early 1935.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transpo
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transpo

      Est: £200 - £300

      Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transport lithograph in Colours: Underground Tube Map. 40ins x 24ins. Printed by Waterlow and Sons.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transport lithograph in Colours: Museums 1937, Printed by Curven Press
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transport lithograph in Colours: Museums 1937, Printed by Curven Press

      Est: £200 - £300

      Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transport lithograph in Colours: Museums 1937, Printed by Curven Press. 40ins x 25ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transpor
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transpor

      Est: £200 - £300

      Ellis Family Archive: Posters - Clifford and Rosemary Ellis London Transport lithograph in Colours: Underground Tube Map with Christmas cracker. Printed by Waterlow and Sons 40ins x 25ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on card paper o
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on card paper o

      Est: £50 - £80

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on card paper of a water mill, signed bottom right. 22ins x 15ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998 Linear Abstract (yellow and
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998 Linear Abstract (yellow and

      Est: £60 - £100

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998 Linear Abstract (yellow and black) lithograph with hand colouring in watercolour. 14ins x 18ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998 Linear Abstract (black and w
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998 Linear Abstract (black and w

      Est: £20 - £40

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998 Linear Abstract (black and white) lithograph. 14ins x 18ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, female nudes, series of 5 w
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, female nudes, series of 5 w

      Est: £60 - £100

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, female nudes, series of 5 watercolours (5). 8ins x 13ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, oil on board of a farmyard,
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, oil on board of a farmyard,

      Est: -

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, oil on board of a farmyard, inscribed lower left. 22ins x 15ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, female nudes, series of 3 w
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, female nudes, series of 3 w

      Est: £60 - £100

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, female nudes, series of 3 watercolour. 8ins x 13ins. plus one unrelated sketch.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
    • Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on board of a n
      Jun. 24, 2017

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on board of a n

      Est: -

      Ellis Family Archive: Rosemary Ellis 1910-1998, watercolour on board of a nude lady, initialled and dated 32, bottom left. 16ins x 8ins plus another on paper 8ins x 13ins.

      Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
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