Joan Kiddell-Monroe Sold at Auction Prices

Kiddell-Monroe (Joan, 1908-1972). A collection of

Kiddell-Monroe (Joan, 1908-1972). A collection of 26 small sheets of original artwork used in 'The Heroes', a work on the subject of Greek mythology by Charles Kingsley, published by Dent, 1963, pen & ink on artist's board, typical size 11 x 15cm, together with four slightly larger pen and watercolour illustrations by the same artist, each 23 x 18cm. Joan Kiddell-Monroe studied at the Chelsea School of Art and began illustrating books in the 1940s, becoming prolific in the succeeding decades. She became particularly well known as an illustrator of folk and mythological tales. (approx. 30) Please Note: A buyer's premium of 23.40% of the hammer price is payable by the buyer for this lot