Tag Archives: Sotheby’s

Roundup: Two Letters and a Vase

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Jeffrey Manley

—The Spectator has an article by Dot Wordsworth that features a misattribution to Evelyn Waugh. Here’s the opening: ‘Evelyn Waugh,’ said my husband when I asked who came up with the analogy of carrying a Ming vase. He was, in … Continue reading →

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Sotheby’s to Sell Small Waugh Collection

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Jeffrey Manley

Sotheby’s London has scheduled a the sale of small collection of signed copies and first editions of books by Evelyn Waugh on 11-12 December. These are apparently from a larger otherwise unidentified Hampstead Collection of two collectors living in that … Continue reading →

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Waugh Item Included in Vivien Leigh Sale

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Jeffrey Manley

The Guardian has reported the sale of several items (including many books) from the estate of actress Vivien Leigh. The sale at Sotheby’s London on 26 September is occasioned by the recent death of her daughter, Suzanne Farrington. Leigh herself died … Continue reading →

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Sotheby’s Results Reported

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The results of Sotheby’s 12 July London auction of several Waugh items is reported on their internet site. This consists of lots 195-205 in the linked catalogue. It includes several lots of multiple copies. All sold at or in excess … Continue reading →

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