Philipp May Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Philipp May Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 18, 2025
PHIL MAY (1864 - 1903) Mr. Justice Windeyer. lithographic print, signed in the plate at right, 37 x 24cm. also, a portrait of a bearded gentlemen in formal dress, reproduction on photographic paper, similarly signed at right, 39 x 25cm. (2 item
Est: $60 - $120
PHIL MAY (1864 - 1903) Mr. Justice Windeyer. lithographic print, signed in the plate at right, 37 x 24cm. also, a portrait of a bearded gentlemen in formal dress, reproduction on photographic paper, similarly signed at right, 39 x 25cm. (2 items).
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Feb. 27, 2025
PHIL MAY
Est: $100 - $150
A collection of Phil May illustrations. Conditions vary. 1) Phil May in Australia. Sydney: The Bulletin Newspaper Company Limited, 1904. Folio. Hardcover, quarter cloth and board. Poor and disbound, but plates still lovely and clean. 2) Phil May's Gutter-Snipes. Leadenhall Press, 1896. Paperback. Very good though appears to be rebound and trimmed. Slightly foxed. 3) Another edition of Phil May in Australia 1914, brown cloth flecked, some foxing.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Feb. 24, 2025
Phil May (1864-1903), Pencil and ink studies, Musi…
Est: £40 - £60
Phil May (1864-1903), Pencil and ink studies, Music Hall Types, and Waiting for the Globe Dividend. One signed and dated 1901 and titled lower. Together with a Punch magazine sketch for the Vacuum at Rome by A. Talbot Smith, double glazed with a letter written by Talbot Smith to reverse. Largest approx. 12 1/2" x 9 3/4" (2)
Claydon Auctioneers
Feb. 13, 2025
PHILIP WILLIAM MAY (1863-1903). Self portrait as caricature. painted plaste
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
PHILIP WILLIAM MAY (1863-1903). Self portrait as caricature. painted plaster12 7/8 x 10 5/8 x 4 1/3in. (33 x 27 x 11cm.).
Christie's
Nov. 17, 2024
PHIL MAY (1864-1903), caricaturist for Punch Magazine, autograph on Devonshire Club card, St James's Street, London.
Est: $120 - $200
PHIL MAY (1864-1903), caricaturist for Punch Magazine, autograph on Devonshire Club card, St James's Street, London.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Oct. 20, 2024
Painting : watercolor - diligence - signed MAY Phil
Est: €80 - €120
Tableau: aquarelle -Diligence- signé *MAY P.* (Phil) (1864-1903) 37x55cm cadre blanc s/v Painting : watercolor - diligence - signed MAY Phil
Monsantic.com
Sep. 29, 2024
PHIL MAY IN AUSTRALIA
Est: $150 - $200
Phil May in Australia. Published by The Bulletin Newspaper Company, Limited, Sydney 1904. Contains many cartoons drawn by famous English caricaturist Phil May. Binding is loose, some pages are partially detached and foxing affects some pages, while small tears exist of others. Despite condition this is a rare find with many fascinating drawings that are sure to impress. 90 pages. 39x26cm. Lacks binding and likely rear blank pages.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Sep. 12, 2024
Phil May in Australia book together with others
Est: $20 - $30
Phil May in Australia book together with others
Lawsons
Sep. 11, 2024
PHIL MAY (1864-1903) A MUSICAL EVENING
Est: £80 - £120
PHIL MAY (1864-1903) A MUSICAL EVENING Signed and dated (18)94 Ink and wash (28cm x 24cm)
Elstob Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2024
Phil May Folio 1903
Est: $100 - $150
The Phil May Folio of Caricature Drawings and Sketches in Line Block, Half-Tone and Photogravure Published by W. Thacker and Co., London, 1903. Green cloth with decorative gilt. Folio in size (29 x 44 cm). Illustrated endpaper and frontispiece photogravure portrait of the artist, with signature likely printed. Foxed, and binding worn.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Aug. 03, 2024
MAY, Phil. The Phil May folio of caricature drawin…
Est: $400 - $600
MAY, Phil. The Phil May folio of caricature drawings and sketches, with a biography. London, [1904]. Large folio, profusely illustrated; the deluxe issue, one of 250 in quarter vellum, top edge gilt. Baldwin Spencer’s copy, a little foxed. With 14 of the 16 issues of Phil May’s Annual, 1892-1905, in various bindings, all but one preserving the original wrappers and advertisements; an excellent copy of Phil May in Australia, Sydney, The Bulletin, 1904; The Phil May album, 1904; James Thorpe’s monograph on the artist, 1932, and 4 others illustrated by May. A very good collection on the great draughtsman and humourist.
PETER ARNOLD PTY LTD
Jul. 10, 2024
PHILIP WILLIAM MAY A 20TH CENTURY PENCIL AND INK DRAWING
Est: £80 - £120
PHILIP WILLIAM MAY A 20TH CENTURY PENCIL AND INK DRAWING depicting a comical sketch of a young lady and elderly gentleman - signed, mounted in a glazed frame. (26cm high 16cm wide)
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Jun. 04, 2024
Philip William May (1864-1903), two ink cartoons, each around 9" x 7" (23 x 18cm), (2).
Est: £50 - £100
Philip William May (1864-1903), two ink cartoons, each around 9" x 7" (23 x 18cm), (2).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 22, 2024
Phil May
Est: $100 - $200
The Phil May Album Collected by Augustus M Moore Published in London by Methuen in 1900. Original green illustrated cloth with gilt title. A very good copy
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Oct. 11, 2023
May (Phil, 1864-1903). Six Character Sketches, 1892 and onwards
Est: £300 - £500
May (Phil, 1864-1903). Six Character Sketches, 1892 and onwards * May (Phil, 1864-1903). Six Character Sketches, 1892-1909, pencil, pen and black ink on paper, five signed 'Phil May', one initialed PM, variously inscribed and dated, various sizes, largest 36 x 26.6 cm and smaller, together with a pen and black ink drawing for Punch, 1909, by Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942), signed in ink to lower left 'L Raven Hill', entitled Our Municipal Election, sheet size 26 x 35.3 cm, mounted QTY: (7) NOTE: Provenance: Purchased from Roseberys Old Masters, British & European Pictures, Wednesday 29th March 2023 lot 324. Consigned by the Late Barry Cambray Bloomfield (1931-2002), former Head of Collection Development at the British Library from whose widow gifted to the present owner. Exhibited: London, Leicester Galleries, Exhibition of Works by Phil May, December 1908, no.107 (part).
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 06, 2023
Phil May
Est: $100 - $120
A collection of Phil May illustrations. Conditions vary. 1) Phil May in Australia. Sydney: The Bulletin Newspaper Company Limited, 1904. Folio. Hardcover, quarter cloth and board. Poor and disbound, but plates still lovely and clean. 2) Phil May's Gutter-Snipes. Leadenhall Press, 1896. Paperback. Very good though appears to be rebound and trimmed. Slightly foxed. 3) Another edition of Phil May in Australia 1914, brown cloth flecked, some foxing.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Oct. 05, 2023
May (Philip "Phil" William) Five original sheets of drawings with various characters, pen and ink, watercolour, [c.1900] (5)
Est: £200 - £300
May (Philip "Phil" William) Five original sheets of drawings with various characters, pen and inks, brush, pencil, watercolour, one signed, various sizes between 195 x 100 mm (7 3/4 x 3 7/8 in) and 195 x 205 mm (7 3/4 x 8 in), all uniformly laid onto card supports, old folds visible, surface dirt and browning, unframed, [circa 1900] (5)
Forum Auctions - UK
Sep. 28, 2023
Phil May (1864-1903) The artist's personal sketchbook contains many caricatures, 22 cm x 14 cm, together with a volume of Thorpe, James, "Phil May, English Master of Black-And-White" 1948.
Est: £200 - £300
Phil May (1864-1903) The artist's personal sketchbook contains many caricatures, 22 cm x 14 cm, together with a volume of Thorpe, James, "Phil May, English Master of Black-And-White" 1948.
Dawsons Auctioneers
Sep. 26, 2023
PHILIP (PHIL) WILLIAM MAY (1864-1903), 'That's Me When I'm Old', ink on paper, signed and dated '90 lower right, 45 x 35 cm, frame
Est: $100 - $200
PHILIP (PHIL) WILLIAM MAY (1864-1903), 'That's Me When I'm Old', ink on paper, signed and dated '90 lower right, 45 x 35 cm, framed 63 x 53 cm.
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Sep. 15, 2023
Phil May and Spencer's Flowing Bowl
Est: $120 - $200
The Flowing Bowl: A treatise on drinks of all kinds and of all periods, interspersed with sundry anecdotes and reminiscences. By Edward Spencer, cover illustration by Phil May. Sixth edition reprint published in 1925 by Stanley Paul & Co, London.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Sep. 15, 2023
Phil May Original Drawing
Est: $100 - $130
Original Pen and Ink drawing by Phil May. Phil May (1903-1864) was an influential caricaturist who worked extensively in Australia, widely celebrated for his work in The Bulletin and Punch. Initialled by the artist, circa 1900. 6.5x8cm in 9x12.5cm hanging frame. Minor debris under glass, paper retains original characteristics, in good condition.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Aug. 25, 2023
Phil May Original Drawing
Est: $150 - $200
Original Pen and Ink drawing by Phil May. Phil May (1903-1864) was an influential caricaturist who worked extensively in Australia, widely celebrated for his work in The Bulletin and Punch. Initialled by the artist, circa 1900. 6.5x8cm in 9x12.5cm hanging frame. Minor debris under glass, paper retains original characteristics, in good condition.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Aug. 25, 2023
Phil May
Est: $200 - $220
The Phil May Album Collected by Augustus M Moore Published in London by Methuen in 1900. Original green illustrated cloth with gilt title. A very good copy
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Jun. 18, 2023
Philip William May, Australia (1864-1903), Charity, Thy Name (in NSW) is "BOB", Pen & ink on paper on card, pub. Sydney Bulletin June 19, 1886
Est: $200 - $400
Philip William May Australia (1864-1903) Charity, Thy Name (in NSW) is "BOB" Pen & ink on paper on card, pub. Sydney Bulletin June 19, 1886 Signed lower right Caption beneath
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 10, 2023
Phil May 1904
Est: $80 - $120
Phil May in Australia. Sydney: The Bulletin Newspaper Company Limited, 1904. Folio. Hardcover, quarter cloth and board. Binding loose, some foxing, marks. bump to top and base of spine, water stain to base of cover; some characters have their name pencilled in.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Mar. 29, 2023
PHIL MAY, RI RP NEAC, BRITISH 1864-1903- SEVEN CHARACTER SKETCHES; TWO PENCIL, PEN AND BLACK IN
Est: £400 - £600
Phil May, RI RP NEAC, British 1864-1903- Seven Character Sketches; two pencil, pen and black ink on paper; two pen and black ink on paper; two pen, black ink, and coloured chalk on paper; one pencil on paper, five signed 'Phil May', two signed with initials ‘PM’, variously inscribed and dated, 36 x 26.6 cm. and smaller; together with a pen and black ink drawing for ‘Punch’, 1909, by Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942), signed 'L Raven Hill' (lower left), entitled ‘Our Municipal Election’, and inscribed; and a pen, brown ink, and watercolour sketch of a couple by Alfred Crowquill (Alfred Henry Forrester) (1804-1872), signed 'Alfred Crowquill' (lower right), nine (9), (part unframed / mounted). Provenance: The late Barry Cambray Bloomfield (1931-2002), former Head of Collection Development at the British Library. from whose widow gifted to the present owner. Exhibited: London, Leicester Galleries, ‘Exhibition of Works by Phil May’, December 1908, no.107 (part). Note: May was best known as a caricaturist, whose illustration style was highly influential in the development of cartoons in the early 20th century. He was particularly celebrated for his economy of line, which the present drawings clearly exhibit, and which marked a departure from the often more elaborate style of earlier Victorian illustration. Many of May's works are humorous studies of society and manners in 19th-century Britain, with one of the present drawings accompanied by the inscription 'Little Jones (who has been brought to a dance by a friend and has not been introduced to all the family). "Awfully slow affair this, I'm off. Are you going to make a move?" Son of the House. "I can't, I live here"'.
Roseberys
Mar. 29, 2023
PHIL MAY, RI RP NEAC, BRITISH 1864-1903- FOURTEEN CHARACTER SKETCHES; EACH PENCIL ON PAPER, FIV
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Phil May, RI RP NEAC, British 1864-1903- Fourteen Character Sketches; each pencil on paper, five signed 'PHIL MAY', variously inscribed 'Lord Charles Beresford', 'The Right Hon Henry Chaplin', 'Lord Hugh Cecil', 'BIG WINNER EPSON', 14.5 x 9 cm., fourteen (14). Provenance: Private Collection, USA, since 2000. Note: May was best known as a caricaturist, whose illustration style was highly influential in the development of cartoons in the early 20th century. He was particularly celebrated for his economy of line, which the present drawings clearly exhibit, and which marked a departure from the often more elaborate style of earlier Victorian illustration. May's works often featured prominent figures, with the present drawings depicting politicians including Lord Hugh Cecil, the Right Hon. Henry Chaplin, Lord Charles Beresford and the Norwegian artist Wilhelm Peters (1851-1935).
Roseberys
Mar. 23, 2023
British Illustration.- Lyceum Theatre.- May (Philip "Phil" William) Sir Henry Irving "as" Little Jack Horner, pen and ink, [c. 1870].
Est: £150 - £200
British Illustration.- Lyceum Theatre.- May (Philip "Phil" William) Sir Henry Irving "as" Little Jack Horner, pen and brown ink, inscribed with 'Henry Irving' in the lower left corner, and 'Phil May' in the lower right corner, sheet 140 x 90 mm (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in), tipped onto mount support, minor surface dirt, unframed, [circa 1870] Provenance: Private collection, UK
Forum Auctions - UK
Feb. 27, 2023
Phil May Artist
Est: $100 - $150
3 Copies of Phil May's Illustrated Winter Annual, published by Walter Haddons Central Publishing London 1892, 1895 and 1903 to 1904, with ephemera, string bound (one binding loose), wear and tear to cover, foxing. The 1895 copy features the first appearance of HG Well's Argonauts of the Air.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Feb. 15, 2023
1900 May (Phil, 1864-1903). Young Girl in a Pinafore
Est: £150 - £200
1900 May (Phil, 1864-1903). Young Girl in a Pinafore * May (Phil, 1864-1903). Young Girl in a Pinafore, pen and black ink on paper, showing a sideways view of a young girl with her arms folded behind her back, with a further pen and black ink study of a man in a bowler hat holding a cigarette to verso, sheet size 24 x 15 cm (9 1/2 x 6 ins), framed and glazed, together with a framed and glazed Vanity Fair cartoon of Max Beerbohm QTY: (2) NOTE: Provenance: purchased by the present owner from Chris Beetles Gallery, London, in the 1980s (typewritten note to verso).
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jan. 19, 2023
British Illustration.- Lyceum Theatre.- May (Philip "Phil" William) Sir Henry Irving "as" Little Jack Horner, pen and ink, [c. 1870].
Est: £150 - £200
British Illustration.- Lyceum Theatre.- May (Philip "Phil" William) Sir Henry Irving "as" Little Jack Horner, pen and brown ink, inscribed with 'Henry Irving' in the lower left corner, and 'Phil May' in the lower right corner, sheet 140 x 90 mm (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in), tipped onto mount support, minor surface dirt, unframed, [circa 1870] Provenance: Private collection, UK
Forum Auctions - UK
Dec. 17, 2022
APPOLINARIS - VINTAGE CARDBOARD SIGN by May, Phil
Est: €120 - €150
Cardboard, GER around 1970, the caricaturist of this image, Paul May, died in 1903 already.. *(Food and Beverage)
Wormser Reklame-Auktion
Apr. 08, 2022
PHIL MAY IN AUSTRALIA
Est: $100 - $150
Phil May in Australia. Sydney: Bulletin, 1904. Folio. Binding loose, some pages disbound. Some foxing.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Apr. 08, 2022
PHIL MAY
Est: $150 - $200
6 Phil May books. Condition varies from poor to good. 1) Phil May The Artist & His Wit by David Cuppleditch. Fortune Press, 1981. Hardcover in dustwrapper in very good condition. 2) Black and white art in Australia Current Affair Bulletin 1963. Phil May on front cover very good. 3) English Masters Of Black-and-White, Phil May by James Thorpe. Art and Technics, 1948. 4) Phil May's Gutter-Snipes. Leadenhall Press, 1896. Paperback. Disbound. Unsure if all pages are account for because no page numbers. 5) Sketches from "Punch" circa 1903. Disbound. 6) A Phil May Picture Book. Pall Mall Magazine, circa 1900. Some tears to covers. 7
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Dec. 16, 2021
May , Phil, 1864-1903. English as she is spoken (sometimes)
Est: £100 - £150
May , Phil, 1864-1903. English as she is spoken (sometimes) * May (Phil 1864-1903). 'English as she is spoken (sometimes) "It's a good job 'e didn't told me to go 'cause I wouldn't 'ave went!', 1901, pen & black ink on card, depicting a countryman with his hands in his pockets conversing with another man, title inscribed in ink below the image, signed and dated lower right, some light scattered spotting, 18.7 x 15cm (7 3/8 x 5 7/8ins), mounted (34 x 27.7cm), inscribed in pencil to verso 'London Opinion' Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Dec. 10, 2021
Phil's Cousins A Holiday Tale by May Wynne Hardback Book published by Blackie and Son Ltd date
Est: £4 - £6
Phil's Cousins A Holiday Tale by May Wynne Hardback Book published by Blackie and Son Ltd date unknown some ageing minor foxing good condition. Sold on behalf of the Michael Sobell Cancer Charity. We combine shipping on all lots from 4.99 in UK, 6.99 Europe and 8.99 ROW. We can ship a 20kg box in UK for 12 pounds.
Chaucer Auctions
Dec. 10, 2021
PHIL MAY
Est: $120 - $150
Phil May in Australia Sydney The Bulletin Newspaper Company 1904. Its in an old limp cloth binding (maybe original?). Measures 45 x 28 CMS. Good copy with a tape repair to the title page
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Dec. 10, 2021
PHIL MAY
Est: $300 - $350
Phil May's ABC : Fifty-Two 52 Original Designs Forming 2 Humorous Alphabets from A to Z . Published in London by The Leadenhall Press 1897. The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as PROOFS on fine paper and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. 488. Original cloth with the front cover lettered and illustrated in gilt
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Dec. 10, 2021
PHIL MAY
Est: $250 - $300
The Parson and the Painter Their Wanderings and Excursions Among Men and Women Written by The Rev Joseph Slapkins Illustrated by Charlie Summers (Phil May) London Central Publishing and Advertising Co no date but 1892. Measures 38 x 26 cms. Bound in cloth retaining the original wrappers. Very rare Phil May at his best
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Dec. 10, 2021
PHIL MAY
Est: $50 - $80
1) Phil May in Australia Sydney The Bulletin Newspaper Company 1904. Original illustrated papered boards. Measures 45 x 28 cms. A little loose in the binding and some dirt on the covers which are wearing
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Dec. 06, 2021
Phillip William (Phil) May, Australia (1864-1903), Me when I'm Old, Cast plaster
Est: $400 - $600
Phillip William (Phil) May Australia, (1864-1903) Me when I'm Old Cast plaster Signed lower right
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 28, 2021
PHILIP (PHIL) WILLIAM MAY (1864 - 1903), untitled caricature, pen & ink, signed "May" at base,
Est: $100 - $200
PHILIP (PHIL) WILLIAM MAY (1864 - 1903), untitled caricature, pen & ink, signed "May" at base, 25 x 16cm (overall).
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Nov. 12, 2021
PHIL MAY
Est: $50 - $100
Two Phil May books. Both in poor condition. 1) The Phil May Folio 2) Phil May in Australia. Disbound pages loose.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Feb. 20, 2021
Philip William May (1864 - 1903), two large figures smoking cigars, pen and ink on paper, signed: Phil. May 92, Leonard Clayton, Ne...
Est: $200 - $400
Philip William May (1864 - 1903), two large figures smoking cigars, pen and ink on paper, signed: Phil. May 92, Leonard Clayton, New York label verso, 6-1/2" x 6" (sheet).
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Jan. 30, 2021
Philip William May (1864 - 1903) two large figures smoking cigarspen and ink on papersigned: Phil. May 92Leonard Clayton, New Yo...
Est: $200 - $400
Philip William May (1864 - 1903) two large figures smoking cigarspen and ink on papersigned: Phil. May 92Leonard Clayton, New York label on back6-1/2" x 6" (sheet)
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Dec. 17, 2020
* May (Phil, 1925 -). Calshot, Schneider Trophy Contest 1931, giclee poster on canvas
Est: £80 - £120
* May (Phil, 1925 -). Calshot, Schneider Trophy Contest 1931, giclee poster on canvas from an original painting by Phil May, c.1986, showing Flt.Lt Boothman in Supermarine S6B, signed in pencil by the artist lower right, plate size 43 x 31cm, together with two further prints comprising Schneider Trophy Contest 1929 'Gloster Golden Arrow' and Schneider Trophy Contest Aeronautica Macchi 1929, all unframed plus 5 related prints including a copied photograph 'The Night Before' showing Supermarine S6B with R.J. Mitchell, 1931, 23 x 31cm Qty: (8)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 29, 2020
PHIL MAY (1864 - 1903) Mr. Justice Windeyer. lithographic print, signed in the plate at right, 37 x 24cm. also, a portrait of a bearded gentlemen in formal dress, reproduction on photographic paper, similarly signed at right, 39 x 25cm. (2 item
Est: $100 - $150
PHIL MAY (1864 - 1903) Mr. Justice Windeyer. lithographic print, signed in the plate at right, 37 x 24cm. also, a portrait of a bearded gentlemen in formal dress, reproduction on photographic paper, similarly signed at right, 39 x 25cm. (2 items).
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Nov. 25, 2020
May (Phil) The Phil May Folio of Caricature Drawings..., one of 250 copies, 1904 & and 2 others (3)
Est: £80 - £120
NO RESERVE May (Phil) The Phil May Folio of Caricature Drawings..., one of 250 copies, photogravure portrait, plates and illustrations, original vellum-backed pictorial cloth, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, an excellent copy, [1904]; and 2 others, folio & 4to (3)
Forum Auctions - UK