Marjorie Tulip Parsons Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1902 - d. 1995

Marjorie Ritchie studied at the Slade, and married Ian Parsons, later Chairman of Chatto and Windus in 1934. Ian and Marjorie Parsons were close friends of Leonard Woolf; Trekkie kept Leonard company at Monks House, Rodmell in Sussex when Ian was in London, and was Leonard's companion on his travels to France, Greece, Israel, and his memorable return to Ceylon in 1960. She made the last part of his life a very happy one.

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  • § Trekkie Parsons (1902-1995)
    Oct. 25, 2024

    § Trekkie Parsons (1902-1995)

    Est: £150 - £250

    § Trekkie Parsons (1902-1995) Portrait of Jill Balcon signed with initials and dated 1954 (lower left) ink 23 x 22.5cm Provenance: The collection of Quentin Stevenson The present work depicts Jill Balcon, a British actress known for her work in film, television, radio and on stage. In 1951, Balcon became the second wife of Cecil Day-Lewis. The pair had two children together, including three-time Academy Award-winner, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis. In 1993, Jill Balcon and Quentin Stevenson starred in Wittgenstein, directed by Derek Jarman.

    Cheffins
  • Trekkie Ritchie Parsons (English 1902 - 1995), "Balcony View", oil on canvas, signed "T. Ritchi" lower left, circa 1970, 19 1/2" x 1...
    May. 06, 2023

    Trekkie Ritchie Parsons (English 1902 - 1995), "Balcony View", oil on canvas, signed "T. Ritchi" lower left, circa 1970, 19 1/2" x 1...

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Trekkie Ritchie Parsons (English 1902 - 1995), "Balcony View", oil on canvas, signed "T. Ritchi" lower left, circa 1970, 19 1/2" x 15 1/2", label on back with artist's name, title, date, and original price.

    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
  • *Trekkie Ritchie Parsons (1902-1995)
    Oct. 05, 2021

    *Trekkie Ritchie Parsons (1902-1995)

    Est: £300 - £400

    *Trekkie Ritchie Parsons (1902-1995) *Trekkie Ritchie Parsons (1902-1995) The view through the window signed 'T RITCHIE' l.l., oil on canvas 61 x 51cm, unframed Trekkie Ritchie Parsons was known for being vivacious and driven. She studied at the Slade School of Fine Art, joining in 1920, and was taught by Henry Tonks and Philip Wilson Steer (lot 42). She worked as an illustrator for the Hogarth Press, meeting Leonard and Virginia Woolf at this time, and later published her own work in 'Bells Across the Sand, A Book of Rhymes with Pictures', Chatto & Windus, 1944. She is perhaps best known for her relationship with Leonard Woolf, who she became close to after the death of Virginia Woolf in 1941. It is unclear as to whether the pair were lovers or close friends, but they remained intimate until Leonard’s death in 1969. He was known to refer to her in letters as ‘Dearest Tiger’ and he left his home, Monk House, to Trekkie in his will. Victoria Glendinning writes: ‘The joy of Trekkie was that she was supremely different. She lived in the present. She was fresh air.’ (Victoria Glendinning, 'Leonard Woolf', Simon and Schuster, 2006). *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.

    Sworders
  • § Marjorie Tulip (Trekkie) Parsons (nee Ritchie) (British, 1902-1995) Portrait of a young man, head and shoulders, wearing a collar...
    Apr. 30, 2015

    § Marjorie Tulip (Trekkie) Parsons (nee Ritchie) (British, 1902-1995) Portrait of a young man, head and shoulders, wearing a collar...

    Est: £200 - £300

    § Marjorie Tulip (Trekkie) Parsons (nee Ritchie) (British, 1902-1995) Portrait of a young man, head and shoulders, wearing a collar and tie gouache h:30 w: 22 cm Provenance: Private collection, UK. Marjorie Ritchie studied at the Slade, and married Ian Parsons, later Chairman of Chatto and Windus in 1934. Ian and Marjorie Parsons were close friends of Leonard Woolf; Trekkie kept Leonard company at Monks House, Rodmell in Sussex when Ian was in London, and was Leonard's companion on his travels to France, Greece, Israel, and his memorable return to Ceylon in 1960. She made the last part of his life a very happy one. "To know you and love you has been the best thing in life," he wrote. She was his "Dearest Tiger". He died in 1969, leaving Monk's House, Rodmell, Susex, to Trekkie, who presented it to Sussex University. It is now in the hands of the National Trust and open to the public.

    Cheffins
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