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Painter, Illustrator, Etcher, b. 1886 - d. 1956

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          • λ AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH 1888-1956), HEAD OF A LION
            Oct. 25, 2023

            λ AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH 1888-1956), HEAD OF A LION

            Est: £500 - £700

            λ AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH 1888-1956)HEAD OF A LIONPencil20 x 33cm (7¾ x 12 in.)UnframedProvenance:Hannen Swaffer,London Sale, Gorringes, East Sussex, 26 September 2017, lot 1094Acquired from the above by the present ownerThe current work was page 8 from the album 'Threshold: Quasi-automatic drawings. 1944-1945', one of 35 drawings by A.O.S. bought for £15 on 15th November 1945 through Hannen Swaffer.Hannen Swaffer (1879-1962), the English journalist and drama critic, was a friend and patron of Spare's throughout his life. When Spare died it was Swaffer who paid for his funeral.

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          • λ AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH 188-1956), WRESTLERS IN A LANDSCAPE
            Oct. 25, 2023

            λ AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH 188-1956), WRESTLERS IN A LANDSCAPE

            Est: £2,000 - £3,000

            λ AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH 1888-1956)WRESTLERS IN A LANDSCAPEInk and watercolourSigned with initials (lower left)38.5 x 28cm (15 x 11 in.)Provenance:Private Collection, Seymour Stein, New York

            Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956), Two grotesques, pencil on paper, 25 x 19cm
            Oct. 03, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956), Two grotesques, pencil on paper, 25 x 19cm

            Est: £1,500 - £2,000

            § Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Two grotesques pencil on paper

            Gorringes
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) The Moonlight Sonata
            Jul. 12, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) The Moonlight Sonata

            Est: £1,500 - £2,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) The Moonlight Sonata indistinctly signed with initials 'AOS' (lower right); further signed, titled and inscribed 'Drawn for Mrs Violet Dawe, The Moon-light Sonata/by Austin O. Spare./1954.' (on backboard) chalk on paper 42.5 x 53cm (16 3/4 x 20 7/8in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Babs, A Reclining Male Nude
            Jul. 12, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Babs, A Reclining Male Nude

            Est: £2,000 - £3,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Babs, A Reclining Male Nude signed with initials and dated '50 AOS' (lower right) chalk on paper 45 x 56.5cm (17 11/16 x 22 1/4in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Out of the Sea Came Entity
            Jul. 12, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Out of the Sea Came Entity

            Est: £2,000 - £3,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Out of the Sea Came Entity signed with initials 'AOS' (lower left); further signed, titled, dated and inscribed 'Title: Out of the sea came entity 1955./unpublished & original drawing by A. Osman Spare/A.O.S.' (on Artist's label attached to backboard) pencil on panel 27.5 x 20.5cm (10 13/16 x 8 1/16in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) The Torment of Futurity; Illustration for The Starlit Mire
            Jul. 12, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) The Torment of Futurity; Illustration for The Starlit Mire

            Est: £1,000 - £1,500

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) The Torment of Futurity; Illustration for The Starlit Mire signed with monogram and dated '09' (lower left) pen and ink on paper 18 x 12.5cm (7 1/16 x 4 15/16in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Three Satyrs (Executed circa 1952)
            Jul. 12, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Three Satyrs (Executed circa 1952)

            Est: £1,000 - £1,500

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Three Satyrs signed with initials 'AOS' (lower left) coloured pencil and pencil on paper 17 x 24cm (6 11/16 x 9 7/16in). Executed circa 1952

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Gaminerie
            Jul. 12, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Gaminerie

            Est: £2,500 - £3,500

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Gaminerie signed with initials and dated 'AOS 53' (lower left); further signed, titled, numbered and dated 'No 88 Gaminerie by Austin Osman Spare 53.' (on tape attached to panel verso) chalk and pencil on panel 22 x 32cm (8 11/16 x 12 5/8in).

            Bonhams
          • § AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH, 1886-1956)
            Jul. 04, 2023

            § AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH, 1886-1956)

            Est: £5,000 - £7,000

            § AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH, 1886-1956) AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH, 1886-1956) No.166 abstract (Ghost seeing abstract energy) signed with initials and inscribed, 'AOS/164' (lower left); further signed, titled and dated, 'N166. abstract/Ghost seeing abstract energy/Austin Osman Spare/55' (on a label attached to the backboard) chalk and pastel 47 x 11 cm. (18.5 x 11 3/4 in.) Provenance With Archer Gallery, London, where purchased by M.Stern, thence by family descent Austin Osman Spare was an artist, writer and occultist. He is known for his unique artistic style, heavily influenced by art nouveau and symbolism, and for his involvement in esoteric and occult practices. Spare's work spans various mediums, including drawing, painting, and writing. Spare gained recognition as a precocious artist at a young age. He studied at the Royal College of Art in London but found himself at odds with the academic system and the prevailing art movements of his time. He developed his own distinctive style characterized by intricate and often eerie line drawings, symbol-laden imagery, and a fascination with the occult. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Spare was deeply involved in the occult and esoteric traditions. He developed his own system of magic called ‘Zos Kia Cultus’ and was associated with various esoteric groups, including the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Spare's esoteric practices and writings explored themes such as self-transformation, the unconscious mind, and the intersection of art and magic. Spare's influence on the art world was initially limited during his lifetime, but his work gained posthumous recognition and became highly regarded within certain circles. His art and ideas have influenced subsequent generations of artists, occultists, and writers, particularly within the realms of surrealism, symbolism, and the occult revival. Austin Osman Spare's legacy continues to be celebrated and studied today for his unique artistic vision, his contributions to occult philosophy, and his exploration of the subconscious. His artistic and esoteric practices remain influential and continue to inspire individuals interested in the intersection of art, spirituality, and beyond. ARR

            Chiswick Auctions
          • § AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH, 1886-1956)
            Jul. 04, 2023

            § AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH, 1886-1956)

            Est: £3,000 - £5,000

            § AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH, 1886-1956) AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (BRITISH, 1886-1956) No.35 Dream Content: "As if" Adumbrations signed with initials 'aos' (lower left) and inscribed 'Dream Content: "As if" Adumbrations/No.35' (verso) oil and ink on gesso prepared board 30.4 x 30.4 cm. (12 x 12 in.) Provenance With Archer Gallery, London, where purchased by M Stern, thence by family descent Austin Osman Spare was an artist, writer and occultist. He is known for his unique artistic style, heavily influenced by art nouveau and symbolism, and for his involvement in esoteric and occult practices. Spare's work spans various mediums, including drawing, painting, and writing. Spare gained recognition as a precocious artist at a young age. He studied at the Royal College of Art in London but found himself at odds with the academic system and the prevailing art movements of his time. He developed his own distinctive style characterized by intricate and often eerie line drawings, symbol-laden imagery, and a fascination with the occult. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Spare was deeply involved in the occult and esoteric traditions. He developed his own system of magic called ‘Zos Kia Cultus’ and was associated with various esoteric groups, including the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Spare's esoteric practices and writings explored themes such as self-transformation, the unconscious mind, and the intersection of art and magic. Spare's influence on the art world was initially limited during his lifetime, but his work gained posthumous recognition and became highly regarded within certain circles. His art and ideas have influenced subsequent generations of artists, occultists, and writers, particularly within the realms of surrealism, symbolism, and the occult revival. Austin Osman Spare's legacy continues to be celebrated and studied today for his unique artistic vision, his contributions to occult philosophy, and his exploration of the subconscious. His artistic and esoteric practices remain influential and continue to inspire individuals interested in the intersection of art, spirituality, and beyond. ARR

            Chiswick Auctions
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Haunted Avenue
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Haunted Avenue

            Est: £3,000 - £5,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Haunted Avenue signed, titled and numbered 'No 105/Haunted Avenue/Austin Osman Spare' (on Artist's label attached to backboard) pen and ink, watercolour and crayon on paper 34 x 37cm (13 3/8 x 14 9/16in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Houses by the Arno
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Houses by the Arno

            Est: £2,000 - £3,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Houses by the Arno signed with initials, dated and inscribed 'Lung ARNO - A.O.SPARE.'06.' (lower left) watercolour, gouache and pen and ink on paper 38 x 27cm (14 15/16 x 10 5/8in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Red Roofs, Firenze (with a further unfinished watercolour of a cityscape, on the reverse, by the same hand)
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Red Roofs, Firenze (with a further unfinished watercolour of a cityscape, on the reverse, by the same hand)

            Est: £2,000 - £3,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Red Roofs, Firenze signed with initials, dated and inscribed 'A.O.S-FIRENZE-'06' (lower left) watercolour, pen and ink and pencil on paper 38 x 27cm (14 15/16 x 10 5/8in). with a further unfinished watercolour of a cityscape, on the reverse, by the same hand

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Metamorphosis, Portrait of Oswell Blakeston (with a further unfinished portrait in pencil, on the reverse, by the same hand)
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Metamorphosis, Portrait of Oswell Blakeston (with a further unfinished portrait in pencil, on the reverse, by the same hand)

            Est: £3,000 - £5,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Metamorphosis, Portrait of Oswell Blakeston signed, dated and inscribed 'Oswald Blakeston 1933/by Austin Osman Spare' (lower right) watercolour, pencil, gouache and chalk on paper 38.5 x 28cm (15 3/16 x 11in). with a further unfinished portrait in pencil, on the reverse, by the same hand

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) South London Man
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) South London Man

            Est: £2,000 - £3,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) South London Man signed with initials and dated '38 AOS' (lower left) chalk on paper 36 x 26.5cm (14 3/16 x 10 7/16in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Man from the Meat Market with Bowtie and Top Hat
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Man from the Meat Market with Bowtie and Top Hat

            Est: £2,000 - £3,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Man from the Meat Market with Bowtie and Top Hat signed with initials 'AOS' (upper left), dated '1953' (upper right) and indistinctly inscribed (lower left and lower right) chalk on paper 40.5 x 35.5cm (15 15/16 x 14in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of Charlotte Elizabeth Newman
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of Charlotte Elizabeth Newman

            Est: £2,000 - £3,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of Charlotte Elizabeth Newman signed with initials, dated and inscribed 'AOS PXT.1934' (lower left), further signed with initials 'AOS' (lower centre) chalk on paper, laid on card 45 x 31cm (17 11/16 x 12 3/16in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of R. J. Newman
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of R. J. Newman

            Est: £3,000 - £5,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of R. J. Newman signed, dated and inscribed 'RJ. NEWMAN Esq/1934/A.O.SPARE. PXT' (lower left) chalk on paper, laid on board 38 x 28.5cm (14 15/16 x 11 1/4in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of Jack Senior
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of Jack Senior

            Est: £2,000 - £3,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of Jack Senior signed with initials and dated 'AOS 38' (lower right) chalk on paper 33 x 25cm (13 x 9 13/16in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of a Lady in Profile
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of a Lady in Profile

            Est: £4,000 - £6,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Portrait of a Lady in Profile signed with initials and dated 'AOS/39' (lower left) chalk on paper 39 x 29.5cm (15 3/8 x 11 5/8in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Authentic Phosporograph
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Authentic Phosporograph

            Est: £3,000 - £5,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Authentic Phosporograph signed with initials and dated 'AOS 52' (lower left) chalk on panel 40 x 32cm (15 3/4 x 12 5/8in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Female Nude and Faces
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Female Nude and Faces

            Est: £4,000 - £6,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Female Nude and Faces signed with initials and dated '37 AOS' (lower right) pencil and chalk on paper 53 x 37cm (20 7/8 x 14 9/16in).

            Bonhams
          • Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Nemesis
            Mar. 22, 2023

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Nemesis

            Est: £3,000 - £5,000

            Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956) Nemesis signed with initials and titled 'Nemesis/A.O.S.' (on card verso) pencil and chalk on paper, laid on thick card 53 x 38cm (20 7/8 x 14 15/16in).

            Bonhams
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