RONALD SEARLE (English b. 1920)
Publisher Proofs

Absurd, satirical, and profoundly influential, the works of Ronald Searle are among the best known and most highly regarded cartoons of the 20th century. During the month of July, the Antique Print Department will present a unique collection of original lithographic proofs submitted by Searle for publisher consideration in the 1970s, providing a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the artist’s production process.

Memory Lane
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, c. 1970s
Annotation in felt pen lower left: “SPECIMEN - Title?”
Light creasing in image.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27599c
SOLD

Bye Bye Blues
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1974
Published by Editions RS, Paris. Regular Edition 99.
Titled in pencil by the artist. “Specimen” stamp in the image.
Light creasing in image. A few light spots at edges of sheet.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27601c
SOLD

The Peaceable Kingdom
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, c. 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé, Paris
Titled in pencil by the artist
“Specimen” stamp in the image.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27580c
SOLD

Nobody Wants Me
Color lithograph on wove paper, 1977
Published by Michel Cassé, Paris
20 x 25-1/4 inches

27606c
SOLD

Everybody Loves Him--The Children ADORE Him
Uncorrected olor lithographic proof on wove paper, 1973
Published by Michel Cassé, Paris
Titled and notated in pen. “Specimen” stamp, lower left.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27598c
SOLD

The Picnic
Uncorrected color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1977
Published by Michel Cassé, Paris
Titled in pencil by the artist and notated “!st Colour Proof, Rec’d 14 Oct. 1977” in pen
“Specimen” stamp in the image. Light crease at center.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27576c
$325.

Whatever Happened to the Romanoffs?
Uncorrected color lithographic proof, 1975
Titled in pencil by the artist and notated “Uncorrected Colour Proof 12 March 75”
“Specimen” stamp in the image. Light creases and spots.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27596c
$300.

Pastorale
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, c. 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé, Paris
Titled in pencil by the artist
“Specimen” stamp in the image. 
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27583
$350.

Nobody Loves Me
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, c. 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé, Paris
Titled in pencil by the artist
“Specimen” stamp, lower right. Very light creasing.
25-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches

27604c
SOLD

The Flight
Uncorrected color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1978
Published by Michel Cassé, Paris
Titled in pencil by the artist and notated “!st Colour Proof, Rec’d 22 July ‘78”. Regular edition 99.
“Specimen” stamp bottom center. Creases and some light spots.
25-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches

27594c
$325.

Family Man
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1975
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Titled in pencil by the artist 
“Specimen” stamp in image
25-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches

27597c
SOLD

Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
“Specimen” stamp at bottom of sheet.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27600c
SOLD

Dejeuner Sur L’Herbe
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Regular edition 99
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
“Specimen” stamp in image.  Light creases.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27585c
$325.

Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
“Specimen” stamp in image. Very light creases.
25-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches

27578c
$325.

Dolce Vita
Uncorrected color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1975
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
Titled and annotated “FIRST COLOUR PROOF” in ink
Light center crease with some offsetinh
25-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches

27607c
SOLD

The Clown
Uncorrected color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” Stamp in image. Light center crease.
25-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches

27581c
$325.

The Champions
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
“Specimen” stamp at bottom of sheet. Light creases.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27605c
SOLD

The Arrival of the Oracle
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
“Specimen” stamp top right. Light creases.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27582c
SOLD

Everyman
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1977
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
“Specimen” stamp. Creases.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27584c
$275.

I Am Lonely
Uncorrected color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1975
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
Titled and annotated “Uncorrected Colour Proof” in pencil
Very light creases
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27595c
$350.

Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp in the image, top center
Very light creases
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27579c
$325.

Sporting Print
Uncorrected color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp in image. Light creases
Titled and annotated “First uncorrected Colour Rough” in red ink
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27592c
$325.

Sporting Print
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp in image. Very light creases
Titled in pencil by the artist
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27591c
$325.

The Good Old Days II
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp in image. Very light creases
Titled in pencil by artist and annotated “Rough Proof”
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27586c
SOLD

The Guru
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, c. 1978
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp in image. Light creases
Titled in ink
25-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches

27590c
$325.

Darling, This is Bigger Than Both of Us
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp in image. Light creases
Titled in pencil by artist and annotated “Specimen”
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27587c
SOLD

Oops!
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp in image, lower right. Very light crease
Titled in pencil by artist
25-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches

27577c
SOLD

The Dream
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp top right. Light creases
Titled in pencil and annotated “Uncorrected Colour Proof”
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27588c
$275.

He’s Very Highly Strung
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp in image. Light creases
Titled in pencil by artist.
25-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches

27593c
SOLD

Bloomsday
Color lithographic proof with chine collé on wove paper, 1970s. Titled in pencil by artist.
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
“Specimen” stamp lower right. Regular edition 99.
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27603c
SOLD

The Stranger
Uncorrected color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris. Creases.
Titled in pencil and annotated “Uncorrected Colour Proof”
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27602c
$300.

The Kill
Color lithographic proof on wove paper, 1970s
Published by Michel Cassé for Editions RS, Paris
Regular edition 99
“Specimen” stamp in image. Very light creases
Titled in pencil by artist and annotated “Specimen”
19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches

27589c
$325.