Chris Beetles Gallery Annual Sale launches, offering hundreds of original cartoons and more

By John Freeman on January 27, 2023

The London-based Chris Beetles Gallery is hosting a massive art and cartoon sale, starting tomorrow, Saturday 28th January 2023, offering a diverse mix of artworks at a variety of prices. Art on offer includes examples of the Daily Express strip, “The Gambols”, by Barrie Appleby, “Bristow” by Frank Dickens, Rupert Bear art by John Harrold, a TV Comic “Tom and Jerry” strip by the late Bill Titcombe, and much, much more.

“There's a Lot to Be Said For a Wet Easter Monday”, a “The Gambols” strip for Daily Express, by Barrie Appleby — *“There’s a Lot to Be Said For a Wet Easter Monday”, a “The Gambols” strip for Daily Express, by Barrie Appleby*

“Everyone Will Be On Their Toes this Week...”, a Bristow cartoon by Frank Dickens for the Evening Standard, first published 29th November 1965 — *“Everyone Will Be On Their Toes this Week…”, a Bristow cartoon by Frank Dickens for the Evening Standard, first published 29th November 1965*

*“Goods to Declare” by Geoffrey Dickinson*

*“Your aorta will be fine but there may be some loss of sentimentality”, by Michael ffolkes*

“I lack fresh-breath confidence” - cartoon by Garner — *“I lack fresh-breath confidence” – cartoon by Garner*

“At least it will answer one question everyone's been dying to know”, by Garner — *“At least it will answer one question everyone’s been dying to know”, by Garner*

Offering an irresistible number of heavily discounted paintings, illustrations and cartoons available, the sale features discounted works by artists such as Edward Ardizzone, H M Bateman, Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Lesley Fotherby, Susan Herbert, Larry, Matt Pritchett (the Daily Telegraph’s “Matt”), William Heath Robinson, Thomas Rowlandson, Ronald Searle, E H Shepard, Eileen and George Soper, Mike Williams and many, many more.

*Rupert Bear watercolour over printed outline, with printed overlay on board by John Harrold*

“Of course, everybody knows it's a myth”, undated political cartoon by Leslie Illingworth — *“Of course, everybody knows it’s a myth”, undated political cartoon by Leslie Illingworth*

“Couldn't we talk this over quietly somewhere over a couple of glasses”, by Joseph Lee, for Evening News, 15th July 1939 — *“Couldn’t we talk this over quietly somewhere over a couple of glasses”, by Joseph Lee, for Evening News, 15th July 1939*

“It's a Royal Baby Souvenir Tea Towel” by Matt (Matthew Pritchett) - Daily Telegraph, Wednesday 8th May 2019 — *“It’s a Royal Baby Souvenir Tea Towel” by Matt (Matthew Pritchett) – Daily Telegraph, Wednesday 8th May 2019*

"My God, JB, I think the GM Crops are trying to form a Trade Union!" by Edward McLachlan, for The Spectator, cover dated 16th February 2002 — *“My God, JB, I think the GM Crops are trying to form a Trade Union!” by Edward McLachlan, for The Spectator, cover dated 16th February 2002*

*Biggles the Ace Cat Flyer by Victor Napolski*

*Badgers nose to nose, Eileen Soper, illustration for When Badgers Wake, published by Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd, 1955*

“But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?” By George Sprod, for Punch, cover dated 14th November 1954 — *“But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?” by George Sprod, for Punch, cover dated 14th November 1954*

“You've Had Enough” by Norman Thelwell, for Punch, cover dated 9th April 1969 — *“You’ve Had Enough” by Norman Thelwell, for Punch, cover dated 9th April 1969*

Tom and Jerry: 'Can't Catch Me, Tom!' (Tom and Jerry create havoc in a Toy Shop) by Bill Titcombe, published in TV Comic No 1624 — *Tom and Jerry: ‘Can’t Catch Me, Tom!’ (Tom and Jerry create havoc in a Toy Shop) by Bill Titcombe, published in TV Comic No 1624*

*“Maybe We Should Change Our Sponsor”, by Mike Williams*

Well over one thousand artworks are on offer, and once the sale starts, the Gallery will be adding more pictures to their website, walls and the piles on the tables, so you may want to pop in to the Ryder Street home, or return for another view online.

Hundreds of pictures priced under £25 will form part of the sale, that can only be viewed in the gallery.

• Chris Beetles Gallery 23rd Annual Art Sale – 28th January – 11th February 2023, Ryder Street, London | Catalogue online at chrisbeetles.com | Telephone 020 7839 7551 | Email: gallery@chrisbeetles.com

Purchases can be made immediately and as works are sold they will be removed from the website. Please also note that artwork cannot be bought directly through the website. Please email, use our online submission form or call the Gallery if you are interested in making a purchase

With thanks to Norman Boyd

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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.

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