16th Sep, 2026 12:00
London | Ancient & Modern
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⊕ PHYLLIS BRAY (BRITISH 1911-1991)
(I) A SHEPHERDESS; (II) COURTING THE SHEPHERDESS
(i) signed with initials and dated 1980 / p13 lower left and lower right; (ii) signed with initials and dated 85 lower left
both roller ball pen on paper
(i) 20 x 12.5cm; (31 x 23cm framed)
(ii) 16.5 x 22cm; (27 x 32cm framed)
(2)
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
Phyllis Bray collected miscellaneous objects, notably a small late 18th century porcelain sculpture of a shepherdess courted by the two men which she represents here. The sculpture was shown in the recent exhibition on the artist at the Batsford Gallery in London in June 2026. She produced several blue biro drawings on this type of subject matter. It may have been a study for an illustration.
see note to lot 48
(I) A SHEPHERDESS; (II) COURTING THE SHEPHERDESS
(i) signed with initials and dated 1980 / p13 lower left and lower right; (ii) signed with initials and dated 85 lower left
both roller ball pen on paper
(i) 20 x 12.5cm; (31 x 23cm framed)
(ii) 16.5 x 22cm; (27 x 32cm framed)
(2)
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
Phyllis Bray collected miscellaneous objects, notably a small late 18th century porcelain sculpture of a shepherdess courted by the two men which she represents here. The sculpture was shown in the recent exhibition on the artist at the Batsford Gallery in London in June 2026. She produced several blue biro drawings on this type of subject matter. It may have been a study for an illustration.
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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Sunday 13th September: 12pm to 4pm
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Tuesday 15th September: 10am to 5pm
