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          • Shirley Hughes CBE (English, 1927-2022)
            May. 22, 2024

            Shirley Hughes CBE (English, 1927-2022)

            Est: £200 - £300

            Shirley Hughes CBE (English, 1927-2022) "Charlie goes to the office", pen and ink, inscribed with title, framed, 7½ x 8½in. (19 x 21.6cm.).

            Martel Maides
          • Shirley Hughes (British, 1927), Hare and
            Dec. 07, 2023

            Shirley Hughes (British, 1927), Hare and

            Est: £150 - £200

            Shirley Hughes (British, 1927), Hare and Woman with Child, illustration, signed and dated 1976 l.l., pen and ink, 10 by 16cm, framed. Provenance: purchased directly from the artist by the vendor at the time of creation

            Kinghams Auctioneers
          • Shirley Hughes (British, 1927), portrait
            Dec. 07, 2023

            Shirley Hughes (British, 1927), portrait

            Est: £300 - £500

            Shirley Hughes (British, 1927), portrait of a boy, reputed to be the artist's son, bust-length seated with crossed arms, signed and dated 1974 l.r., watercolour, 25 by 15cm, framed. Provenance: purchased directly from the artist by the vendor at the time of creation

            Kinghams Auctioneers
          • Hughes (Shirley) The Alfie Treasury, first edition, 1994 & others, children's literature (c.125)
            Sep. 21, 2023

            Hughes (Shirley) The Alfie Treasury, first edition, 1994 & others, children's literature (c.125)

            Est: £100 - £150

            NO RESERVE Hughes (Shirley) The Alfie Treasury, spine faded, 1994 § Inkpen (Mick) Nothing, ink scribble to pastedown and first page, 1995 § Bradley (Helen) 'In the Begining' Said Great-Aunt Jane, jacket price-clipped, 1975, first editions, illustrations, original boards, dust-jackets; and c.120 others, children's literature, v.s. (c.125)

            Forum Auctions - UK
          • * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Led Hans into the Princess's Pleasure Garden and one other
            Jun. 16, 2022

            * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Led Hans into the Princess's Pleasure Garden and one other

            Est: £150 - £200

            * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Led Hans into the Princess's Pleasure Garden and one other Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Led Hans into the Princess's Pleasure Garden, pen and ink on paper, depicting the Old King and John standing in the garden looking at a tree from which three skeletons hang, 16.4 x 16.4 cm (6 4/8 x 6 4/8 ins), mounted (40.6 x 30.5 cm), together with: Great Claus and Little Claus, pen and ink, depicting an older man holding an axe over his head whilst stood over a bed, a second man is seated in a chair looking towards the older man, 15.2 x 14.6 cm (6 x 5 6/8 ins), correction fluid (whiting out) lower left corner, mounted, framed and glazed (34.3 x 32.8 cm), Chris Beetles gallery label on verso QTY: (2) NOTE: The Illustration of the Princess's Pleasure Garden is from pg 211 of Jean Roberton's Hans Christian Anderson's Fairy Tales, 1961 The Fellow Traveller. The Great Claus and Little Claus illustration was used in E Jean Roberton's Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, published in 1961, pg 185. Exhibited: Chris Beetles, British Art of Illustration 1800-2007, 777.

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • SHIRLEY HUGHES CBE (1927-2022) PEDLAR'S SONG - ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION, SIGNED 'SHIRLEY HUGHES' TO LOWER RIGHT, 21 X 44.5CM, WITH A PEN AND INK VERSE BELOW; 50 X 68CM INCLUDING FRAME
            Apr. 28, 2022

            SHIRLEY HUGHES CBE (1927-2022) PEDLAR'S SONG - ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION, SIGNED 'SHIRLEY HUGHES' TO LOWER RIGHT, 21 X 44.5CM, WITH A PEN AND INK VERSE BELOW; 50 X 68CM INCLUDING FRAME

            Est: £400 - £600

            Shirley Hughes CBE (1927-2022) Pedlar's Song - original illustration, signed 'Shirley Hughes' to lower right, 21 x 44.5cm, with a pen and ink verse below; 50 x 68cm including frame

            Cheffins
          • SHIRLEY HUGHES CBE (1927-2022) PICTOGRAM PEN AND INK LETTER TO 'SEBASTIAN', DATED OCT 4TH '88, 5 LINES ILLUSTRATED WITH DRAWINGS, SIGNED 'SHIRLEY', 29.5 X 21CM
            Apr. 28, 2022

            SHIRLEY HUGHES CBE (1927-2022) PICTOGRAM PEN AND INK LETTER TO 'SEBASTIAN', DATED OCT 4TH '88, 5 LINES ILLUSTRATED WITH DRAWINGS, SIGNED 'SHIRLEY', 29.5 X 21CM

            Est: £100 - £150

            Shirley Hughes CBE (1927-2022) Pictogram pen and ink letter to 'Sebastian', dated Oct 4th '88, 5 lines illustrated with drawings, signed 'Shirley', 29.5 x 21cm

            Cheffins
          • A Worcester transfer printed mug, circa
            Mar. 05, 2022

            A Worcester transfer printed mug, circa

            Est: £100 - £150

            A Worcester transfer printed mug, circa 1757, decorated with the King of Prussia, angels and emblems of war, printed monogram and date, 8.5cm high

            Kinghams Auctioneers
          • Shirley Hughes (British, 1927), 'On the
            Mar. 04, 2022

            Shirley Hughes (British, 1927), 'On the

            Est: £150 - £200

            Shirley Hughes (British, 1927), 'On the Throne Sat and Aged Troll Wearing a Crown on his Ugly Head and Holding a Sceptre in his Hands', pen and ink, 15.5 by 14cm, framed. Illustrated: E. Jean Robertson (Reteller) and Caroline Peachhey (Translator), Hand Andersen's Fair Tales, Glasgow, Blackie, 1961, page 214, 'The Fellow Travellers'. Exhibited: Chris Beetles, 'The Illustrators - The British Art of Illustration 1786-2003'

            Kinghams Auctioneers
          • Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Will You Not Tell Us?
            Dec. 16, 2021

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Will You Not Tell Us?

            Est: £100 - £200

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Will You Not Tell Us? * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Will You Not Tell Us?, pen and ink, depicting a man and woman reclining above a lady sat on a cushion on the floor, all three are looking at a man on the left who is standing up, 14.6 x 15.1cm (5 6/8 x 6ins) mounted, framed and glazed (32.5 x 42.5cm) Cambridge Book & Print Gallery label to verso Qty: (1)

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). 'Why' cried Gerda, 'There are no Roses in the Garden!'
            Dec. 16, 2021

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). 'Why' cried Gerda, 'There are no Roses in the Garden!'

            Est: £200 - £300

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). 'Why' cried Gerda, 'There are no Roses in the Garden!' * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). 'Why' cried Gerda, 'There are no Roses in the Garden!', pen and ink on paper, depicting Gerda talking to the Old Woman surrounded by flowers, 11.1 x 14.8cm (4 3/8 x 5 7/8ins), mounted (30.5 x 40.6cm) Qty: (1) Footnote: This illustration is from pg 148 of Jean Robertson's Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, 1961 The Snow Queen.

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). The Queen Knelt on one Knee and Lifted her Pretty Gold Crown
            Dec. 16, 2021

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). The Queen Knelt on one Knee and Lifted her Pretty Gold Crown

            Est: £200 - £300

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). The Queen Knelt on one Knee and Lifted her Pretty Gold Crown * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). The Queen Knelt on one Knee and Lifted her Pretty Gold Crown, pen and ink, depicting the puppet queen kneeling in front of a man and offering him her crown whilst surrounded by puppets, 11.8 x 14.5 (4 5/8 x 5 6/8ins), mounted, framed and glazed (32.6 x 43cm), Chris Beetles gallery label on verso Qty: (1) Footnote: This illustration was used in E Jean Roberton's Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, published in 1961, pg 206 'The Fellow Traveller'.

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Pressed his Bride to his Beating Heart
            Dec. 16, 2021

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Pressed his Bride to his Beating Heart

            Est: £150 - £200

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Pressed his Bride to his Beating Heart * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Pressed his Bride to his Beating Heart, pen and ink, showing the Little Mermaid standing mournfully next to a small male wearing a turban, to the right of them is the Prince embracing his blushing bride, 15.5 x 14.9cm (6 1/8 x 5 7/8ins), mounted, framed and glazed (44.3 x 34.2cm), Chris Beetles gallery label to verso Qty: (1) Footnote: This illustration was used on pg 260 of E Jean Robertson's Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, published in 1961 The Little Mermaid.

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Led Hans into the Princess's Pleasure Garden
            Dec. 16, 2021

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Led Hans into the Princess's Pleasure Garden

            Est: £250 - £350

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Led Hans into the Princess's Pleasure Garden * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). He Led Hans into the Princess's Pleasure Garden, pen and ink on paper, depicting the Old King and John standing in the garden looking at a tree from which three skeletons hang, 16.4 x 16.4cm (6 4/8 x 6 4/8ins), mounted (40.6 x 30.5cm) Qty: (1) Footnote: Illustration is from pg 211 of Jean Roberton's Hans Christian Anderson's Fairy Tales, 1961 The Fellow Traveller.

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Great Claus and Little Claus
            Dec. 16, 2021

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Great Claus and Little Claus

            Est: £150 - £200

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Great Claus and Little Claus * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Great Claus and Little Claus, pen and ink, depicting an older man holding an axe over his head whilst stood over a bed, a second man is seated in a chair looking towards the older man, 15.2 x 14.6cm (6 x 5 6/8ins), correction fluid (whiting out) lower left corner, mounted, framed and glazed (34.3 x 32.8 cm), Chris Beetles gallery label on verso Qty: (1) Footnote: This illustration was used in E Jean Roberton's Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, published in 1961, pg 185. Exhibited: Chris Beetles, British Art of Illustration 1800-2007, 777.

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Both the Ravens Bowed Low
            Dec. 16, 2021

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Both the Ravens Bowed Low

            Est: £200 - £300

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Both the Ravens Bowed Low * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). Both the Ravens Bowed Low, pen and ink, depicting Gerda holding a lamp aloft with two ravens at her feet, 14.9 x 12.6cm (5 7/8 x 5ins), mounted, framed and glazed (44.3 x 34.2cm), Chris Beetles gallery label to verso Qty: (1) Footnote: This illustration was used in E Jean Roberton's Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, published in 1961, pg 153 The Snow Queen.

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). A Ghastly Sight Awaited Him
            Dec. 16, 2021

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). A Ghastly Sight Awaited Him

            Est: £200 - £300

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). A Ghastly Sight Awaited Him * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). A Ghastly Sight Awaited Him, pen and ink on paper, showing a winged woman with snakes entwined with flowers on her left and bats flying above, 14.4 x 12.5cm (5 5/8 x 4 7/8ins), mounted, framed and glazed (42.6 x 32.5cm), Chris Beetles gallery label to verso Qty: (1) Footnote: This illustration was drawn for 'The Fellow Travellers' which features on pg 211 of Jean Roberton's Hans Christian Anderson's Fairy Tales published in1961.

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). ‘There She Is’ said the Little Girl. ‘Listen, Listen!'
            Dec. 16, 2021

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). ‘There She Is’ said the Little Girl. ‘Listen, Listen!'

            Est: £300 - £500

            Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). ‘There She Is’ said the Little Girl. ‘Listen, Listen!' * Hughes (Shirley, 1927-). ‘There She Is’ said the Little Girl. ‘Listen, Listen!’, pen and ink with watercolour, depicting a girl with her hands clasped to her chest looking up to a Nightingale sitting in a tree, there is a small crowd behind her, 21.6 x 14.1cm (8 4/8 x5 5/8ins), mounted, framed and glazed (44.5 x 34.3cm), Chris Beetles gallery label to verso Qty: (1) Footnote: This illustration was drawn for, but not used in 'The Nightingale' a story contained in Jean Roberton's Hans Christian Anderson's Fairy Tales, published in 1961.

            Dominic Winter Auctions
          • Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - pen and ink
            Oct. 14, 2021

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - pen and ink

            Est: £150 - £200

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - 'Then he hugged Gerda, while she laughed and wept', pen and ink, 14 x 11 cm Ill - E Jean Robertson (reteller) and Caroline Peachey (trans) 'Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales', Glasgow, Blackie 1961, p 165 'The Snow Queen' Exh - The Illustrators, The British Art of Illustration 1786-2003, no 521 Prov - Chris Beetles (label to verso)

            Andrew Smith & Son
          • Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - print
            Jul. 28, 2021

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - print

            Est: £80 - £120

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - 'Splish, Splash, SPLOSH!', limited edition giclée print numbered 114/195, pencil signed, 14 x 19 cm c/w Certificate of Authenticity and printed to commemorate 25 years of 'Alfie' to/w Polly Dunbar - 'Best Friends', pencil, watercolour and ink, signed and dated '04, 16 x 17 cm, both unframed (2)

            Andrew Smith & Son
          • Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - ink and watercolour
            Jul. 28, 2021

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - ink and watercolour

            Est: £400 - £600

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - 'Poor Thumbelina stood at the door and begged for a little piece of barley-corn', pen and ink with watercolour and bodycolour, 21.5 x 14 cm Ill - Your Child, issue 25, back cover Note - Drawn for but not illustrated in E Jean Robertson (reteller) and Caroline Peachy (trans) 'Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales', Glasgow, Blackie 1961 'Thumbelina', but used in the 1970 two part edition, part I Exh - The Illustrators, The British Art of Illustration 1786-2003, no 511 Prov - Chris Beetles (label to verso)

            Andrew Smith & Son
          • Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - pen and ink
            Jul. 28, 2021

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - pen and ink

            Est: £300 - £400

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - 'They often used to sit on their little stools under the rose trees', pen and ink, 14.5 x 14.5 cm Ill - E Jean Roberton (reteller) and Caroline Peachey (trans) 'Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales', Glasgow, Blackie 1961, p 139, 'The Snow Queen' Exh - The Illustrators, The British Art of Illustration 1786-2003, no 515 Prov - Chris Beetles (label to verso)

            Andrew Smith & Son
          • Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - pen and ink
            Jul. 28, 2021

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - pen and ink

            Est: £300 - £400

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - 'Then he hugged Gerda, while she laughed and wept', pen and ink, 14 x 11 cm Ill - E Jean Robertson (reteller) and Caroline Peachey (trans) 'Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales', Glasgow, Blackie 1961, p 165 'The Snow Queen' Exh - The Illustrators, The British Art of Illustration 1786-2003, no 521 Prov - Chris Beetles (label to verso)

            Andrew Smith & Son
          • Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - pen and ink
            Jul. 28, 2021

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - pen and ink

            Est: £250 - £350

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - 'Plump! It fell straight to the bottom', pen and ink, 13 x 14 cm Ill - E Jean Robertson (reteller) and Caroline Peachey (trans) 'Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales', Glasgow, Blackie 1961, p 189, 'Great Claus and Little Claus' Exh - The Illustrators - The British Art of Illustration 1786-2003, no 737 Prov - Chris Beetles (label to verso)

            Andrew Smith & Son
          • Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - print
            Jul. 28, 2021

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - print

            Est: £80 - £120

            Shirley Hughes (b 1927) - 'Peter Pan', hand-coloured print, pencil signed to lower right, 12 x 9.5 cm Ill - J M Barrie, 'Peter Pan and Wendy'

            Andrew Smith & Son
          • Shirley Hughes (British b.1927), 'The Roundabout of Love' illustrating scen
            Feb. 27, 2017

            Shirley Hughes (British b.1927), 'The Roundabout of Love' illustrating scen

            Est: £1,200 - £1,800

            Shirley Hughes (British b.1927), 'The Roundabout of Love' illustrating scenes from the play 'La Ronde' by Arthur Schnitzler, watercolour on paper, surmounted in an unusual carved revolving frame, painted by her Husband John Vuillamy, 43x38cm (including frame), together with five postcards signed by Shirley, two also signed by John NOTE: Shirley Hughes is an author and illustrator, mostly of children's books. In 2017 she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to literature.

            London Auctions
          • HUGHES, SHIRLEY.
            Dec. 16, 2010

            HUGHES, SHIRLEY.

            Est: £1,200 - £1,600

            HUGHES, SHIRLEY. ALFIE AND ANNIE ROSE 155 by 182mm., ink, crayon and watercolour drawing, signed 'Shirley Hughes' lower right together with caption, framed and glazed

            Sotheby's
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