16th Sep, 2026 12:00

London | Ancient & Modern

 
Lot 52
 

52

PHYLLIS BRAY (BRITISH 1911-1991)

STUDY FOR A BOOK ILLUSTRATION (POSSIBLY THE TEMPEST)
signed Phyllis Bray lower right
pen and ink on paper
18 x 14cm (32.5 x 27.5cm framed)

Property from the Estate of Hans Feibusch, London

Provenance
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to Hans Feibusch, Hampstead
Thence by descent to the present owner

This sketch likely relates to the illustrations Bray’s completed for Titania and Oberon the children’s book by Jo Manton published in 1945 based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

see note to lot 48

Sold for £90


 

STUDY FOR A BOOK ILLUSTRATION (POSSIBLY THE TEMPEST)
signed Phyllis Bray lower right
pen and ink on paper
18 x 14cm (32.5 x 27.5cm framed)

Property from the Estate of Hans Feibusch, London

Provenance
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to Hans Feibusch, Hampstead
Thence by descent to the present owner

This sketch likely relates to the illustrations Bray’s completed for Titania and Oberon the children’s book by Jo Manton published in 1945 based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

see note to lot 48

Auction: London | Ancient & Modern, 16th Sep, 2026

London is a city which has had a greater impact on culture around the world than almost any other, and it has never been more important than now to shine a light on its remarkable citizens and history. From Magna Carta to the television London has, again and again, been the source from which progress has radiated. The present sale takes us from a medieval spur found under Cannon Street station, to a medal minted to commemorate the Millennium, from prints and paintings, to clocks and pistols. This sale is a sensational opportunity to acquire a small piece of this incomparable place. Olympia is a proudly London-based auction house and we are thrilled to be offering the inaugural instalment of this sale.

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Monday 14th September: 10am to 8.00pm (Drinks from 5pm)
Tuesday 15th September: 10am to 5pm

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