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Antique Print Department
313 Occidental Ave S. • Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
Director: Emily Pothast (email) • 206 624.6700
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5:30pm
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. The Antique Print Department presents 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.
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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]
SOLD
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
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]
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]
SOLD
Untitled
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]
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
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]
SOLD
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
Untitled
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 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]
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
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]
SOLD
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
