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b. 1928 - d. 2001

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      • Josh Kirby The Voyage Of The Ayeguy Portfolio
        Dec. 14, 2024

        Josh Kirby The Voyage Of The Ayeguy Portfolio

        Est: -

        001/1200. Signed on the middle top of first page. Measuring approximately 13.5 by 17 inches. 1156 ja

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      • Josh Kirby (1928-2001) Signed Limited Edition Art Portfolio
        Jul. 26, 2024

        Josh Kirby (1928-2001) Signed Limited Edition Art Portfolio

        Est: -

        Artist Signed And Numbered 474/1200 As Photographed. (6) Prints That Each Measures Approximately 13” X 17”. Please Preview And / Or Review Photos For Condition Considerations. This Piece Is In A Protective Sleeve. Kt20310 Ka

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Drawing in soft pencil on paper, A study of a Classical ma
        Dec. 31, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Drawing in soft pencil on paper, A study of a Classical ma

        Est: £300 - £400

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Drawing in soft pencil on paper, A study of a Classical maiden. Signed Ronald W Kirby and dated 20th Sep (19)44 upper right. Approx. 20 1/2" x 14 1/2" From Josh Kirby's portfolio whilst at the Liverpool City School of Art

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Drawing, Rear view of a standing male and studies of hands
        Dec. 31, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Drawing, Rear view of a standing male and studies of hands

        Est: £300 - £400

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Drawing, Rear view of a standing male and studies of hands and shoulders. Signed Ronald W Kirby upper right and dated Feb 1st 1945. Approx. 22" x 15" From the artist's portfolio whilst at the Liverpool City School of Art

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), A red chalk study depicting a male nude with his hands aga
        Dec. 31, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), A red chalk study depicting a male nude with his hands aga

        Est: £300 - £400

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), A red chalk study depicting a male nude with his hands against a wall, with a further small study of the lower half of the body shown to the right. Signed Ronald W Kirby and dated Feb 9th 1945 upper right. Approx. 21 3/4" x 14 1/4" From Josh Kirby portfolio whilst at the Liverpool City School of Art

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Two drawings of musculoskeletal men, one depicting a man i
        Dec. 31, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Two drawings of musculoskeletal men, one depicting a man i

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Two drawings of musculoskeletal men, one depicting a man in freefall upside down, a bird in flight upper right, and signed Ronald W Kirby upper right and dated 30th June 1945, Also with candidate's stamp No 26 upper left. The other depicting a man dragging a heavy object. Largest approx. 21 3/4" x 15" (2) These are Josh Kirby works from his portfolio whilst at the Liverpool City School of Art

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), An anatomical drawing from an oblique view of a man standi
        Dec. 31, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), An anatomical drawing from an oblique view of a man standi

        Est: £200 - £300

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), An anatomical drawing from an oblique view of a man standing, showing muscles of the upper and lower body. Each annotated in pencil, signed R Kirby upper right. Approx. 22" x 15" From the artist's portfolio whilst at The Liverpool City School of Art, c. 1943

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Animals and Dragons: A quantity of 14 drawings, experimenta
        Dec. 31, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Animals and Dragons: A quantity of 14 drawings, experimenta

        Est: £500 - £800

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Animals and Dragons: A quantity of 14 drawings, experimental, complete and preparatory, depicting various animals, both mythical and real to include ape, camel, cattle, dogs, dragons, elephants, horses, lions, side sketches of birds and the occasional human. Many in pencil and some in coloured chalks and watercolour, some double sided. Many signed and dated between 1943 to 1945. Largest approx. 15" x 22" overall (14)

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Watercolour, Beach Party. Signed R Kirby J.A.D.1 (Liverpoo
        Dec. 31, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Watercolour, Beach Party. Signed R Kirby J.A.D.1 (Liverpoo

        Est: £500 - £800

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Watercolour, Beach Party. Signed R Kirby J.A.D.1 (Liverpool City School of Art) in pencil upper right and R.KIRBY dated 13/5/43 lower right. Approx. 13 3/4" x 21" A Josh Kirby work from his portfolio whilst at the Liverpool City School of Art

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Watercolour wash and ink, Farmyard Mayhem. Signed Ronald W
        Dec. 31, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Watercolour wash and ink, Farmyard Mayhem. Signed Ronald W

        Est: £300 - £500

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby, (1928-2001), Watercolour wash and ink, Farmyard Mayhem. Signed Ronald W Kirby lower right and in pencil in the upper right. Approx. 12 1/4" x 18" An early Josh Kirby work c. 1943 from his portfolio whilst at the Liverpool City School of Art

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      • STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) - British Quad (27.5" x 40"); London Undergorund Style; Near Mint Rolled
        Dec. 08, 2023

        STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) - British Quad (27.5" x 40"); London Undergorund Style; Near Mint Rolled

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        With only light minor edge wear to the upper area this rolled quad is in near-mint condition. This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. Note other lots in the auction may close on December 7th.

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Watercolo…
        Aug. 21, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Watercolo…

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Watercolour and gouache, A battle of galleons at sea with a mythical rams head ship in apparent pursuit of a Spanish-style galleon, wreckage in the water, signed R.KIRBY 7.11.43 lower right and also R.Kirby JAD2 upper right. Image approx. 13 3/4" x 20 1/2" Kirby was a British artist of prodigious early talent gaining admission to the Liverpool City School of Art at the age of 15. He earned his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds on account of his mastery of anatomy and portraiture. In much of his work he employed mystical scenes and he went on to become one of Britain’s foremost illustrators, most recognised for his illustrations of book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. Following his death a retrospective 'Out of this World – The Art of Josh Kirby' was held in 2007 at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool spanning his career from early freelance work to his famous cover illustrations

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Watercolo…
        Aug. 21, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Watercolo…

        Est: £400 - £600

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Watercolour, Theseus and the Minotaur, signed R KIRBY and dated 24.10.4343 lower right and also signed R Kirby J.A.D.2 in pencil top right. Image approx. 17" x 11" Kirby was a British artist of prodigious early talent gaining admission to the Liverpool City School of Art at the age of 15. He earned his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds on account of his mastery of anatomy and portraiture. In much of his work he employed mystical scenes and he went on to become one of Britain’s foremost illustrators, most recognised for his illustrations of book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. Following his death a retrospective 'Out of this World – The Art of Josh Kirby' was held in 2007 at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool spanning his career from early freelance work to his famous cover illustrations

        Claydon Auctioneers
      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Watercolo…
        Aug. 21, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Watercolo…

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Watercolour, a red and green dragon straddles the entrance to a purple canyon and its tail encircles the mountain top which has magical foliage sprouting from it; elements in the foreground suggest a swirling river, dated 17th October (19)43 and signed R Kirby lower left, and also signed in pencil R Kirby JAD2 top right, Approx. 17" x 11" Kirby was a British artist of prodigious early talent gaining admission to the Liverpool City School of Art at the age of 15. He earned his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds on account of his mastery of anatomy and portraiture. In much of his work he employed mystical scenes and he went on to become one of Britain’s foremost illustrators, most recognised for his illustrations of book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. Following his death a retrospective 'Out of this World – The Art of Josh Kirby' was held in 2007 at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool spanning his career from early freelance work to his famous cover illustrations

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Pencil dr…
        Aug. 21, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Pencil dr…

        Est: £200 - £300

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Pencil drawing, Anatomical study of the back of an adult human male with muscles displayed, signed Ronald W Kirby May 18 (circa 1945). Paper size approx. 22" x 15" Kirby was a British artist of prodigious early talent gaining admission to the Liverpool City School of Art at the age of 15. He earned his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds on account of his mastery of anatomy and portraiture. In much of his work he employed mystical scenes and he went on to become one of Britain’s foremost illustrators, most recognised for his illustrations of book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. Following his death a retrospective 'Out of this World – The Art of Josh Kirby' was held in 2007 at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool spanning his career from early freelance work to his famous cover illustrations

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      • Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Pencil dr…
        Aug. 21, 2023

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Pencil dr…

        Est: £300 - £400

        Ronald William (Josh) Kirby (1928-2001), Pencil drawing, An anatomical study, The Titan Atlas pushing the world – A sketch of a skeletal man with all muscles displayed pushing a massive stone, signed Ronald W Kirby upper left, circa 1945. Approx. 11" x 14 1/2" Kirby was a British artist of prodigious early talent gaining admission to the Liverpool City School of Art at the age of 15. He earned his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds on account of his mastery of anatomy and portraiture. In much of his work he employed mystical scenes and he went on to become one of Britain’s foremost illustrators, most recognised for his illustrations of book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. Following his death a retrospective 'Out of this World – The Art of Josh Kirby' was held in 2007 at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool spanning his career from early freelance work to his famous cover illustrations

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, The Street Book Stall. Signed Ronald W. Kirby and dated (19)44 lower right, also signed above the painting upper right, and titled in pencil under. Approx. 12 1/4" x 18" This lot is a work from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £600 - £800

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, A night time scene with a highwayman carrying a lamp robbing figures at gunpoint. Signed R. KIRBY and dated 1943 lower left. Approx. 10" x 14" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, wash and ink, Farmyard scene. Signed Ronald W Kirby lower right, and signed in pencil above, upper right. Approx. 12 1/4" x 18" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour on paper, A tightrope act before a country house, with an Edwardian gentleman catching a fainting lady. Signed and dated R 1944 Kirby lower right, and signed R Kirby J.A.D.2 in pencil above, upper right. Approx. 14" x 10" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, Beach Party. Signed R. KIRBY and dated 1942 lower right, and signed R. Kirby J.A.D.1 in pencil above, upper right. Approx. 14" X 21" [Kirby was located in South Wales early in WWII to avoid bombing, this beach scene may have derived from his time there] This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour and gouache, Battle of Galleons at Sea. Signed R KIRBY and dated 1943 lower right, and signed R. Kirby J.A.D.2 in pencil above, upper right. Approx. 13 3/4" x 20 1/2" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolours, A triptych, The Three Ages of Man, Each panel with the subject in a graveyard. Titled verso with Kirby's Liverpool address. Each panel approx. 11 3/4" x 5 1/2" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, A humorous cartoon street scene with a tiger, a man taking refuge up a lamppost, a man with a briefcase running away and a small boy with a toy pull along duck holding a pair of scissors to the tiger's tail. Signed R. Kirby in pencil above, upper right. Approx. 9" x 14" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, A Parisian guillotine scene, signed J. Kirby J.A.D.1 in pencil above, upper right. Approx. 13 3/4" x 20 3/4" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

        Claydon Auctioneers
      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £600 - £800

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, Theseus and the Minotaur. Signed R KIRBY and dated (19)43 lower right, and signed R. Kirby J.A.D.2 in pencil above, upper right. Approx. 17" x 11" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

        Claydon Auctioneers
      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £4,000 - £5,000

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, A Waxworks Fire - in the chamber of horrors. Possibly based on the fire at Madame Tussauds in 1925. Signed Ronald W Kirby and dated 1944 lower left, titled under, a also signed Ronald W Kirby in ink and RW Kirby JAD2 in pencil above. Approx. 27 1/2" x 19 3/4" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

        Claydon Auctioneers
      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, A mythical scene depicting a green dragon encircling a purple mountain. Signed R KIRBY and dated (19)43 lower left, and signed R. Kirby J.A.D.2 in pencil above, upper right. Approx. 17" x 11" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

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      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £400 - £600

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, A theatre scene with an orchestra, audience and figures in the Royal Box. Signed R Kirby in pencil upper right. Approx. 9 3/4" x 15" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

        Claydon Auctioneers
      • Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…
        Jun. 26, 2023

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British…

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Ronald William ( Josh ) Kirby (1928-2001), British commercial artist, Watercolour, Multicolour fun-fare carousels, with domes and minarets beyond, similar to those added by Nash to the Brighton Pavilion. Signed R.KIRBY and dated 1943 lower right, and signed R. Kirby J.A.D.2 in pencil above, upper right. Approx. 13 3/4" x 21 3/4" This lot and the following Josh Kirby works are from the time Kirby was attending the Liverpool City School of Art from 1943 at the age of 14. He later went on to illustrate book covers for Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Series. Elements of his mythological illustrations and his mastery of anatomy and portraiture (which gave rise to his nickname 'Josh' after Joshua Reynolds) are evident throughout the works he generated during his time in Liverpool. His work covers a wide subject matter from humorous scenes to modernist pieces.

        Claydon Auctioneers
      • Kirby (Ronald William "Josh", British commercial artist, produced covers of many science fiction books including Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, 1928-2001) Collection of 50 original drawings and …
        Dec. 16, 2021

        Kirby (Ronald William "Josh", British commercial artist, produced covers of many science fiction books including Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, 1928-2001) Collection of 50 original drawings and …

        Est: £150 - £200

        NO RESERVE Kirby (Ronald William "Josh", British commercial artist, produced covers of many science fiction books including Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, 1928-2001) Collection of 50 original drawings and studies, including sheets with designs for commercial work and possibly some designs for book illustrations, the majority of anonymous portraits, character studies, architectural details and other miscellany, pencil, pen and ink, watercolours, on various papers and boards, some signed, inscribed and dated, many without inscription, various sizes with largest approx. 560 x 380 mm (22 x 15 in), scattered surface dirt, spotting and browning, handling creases, nicks and tears, all unframed in portfolio case, [20th century]

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      • Josh Kirby Art
        Feb. 20, 2019

        Josh Kirby Art

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        Considered to be one of the most important names in Science Fiction art, this is an original painting by Josh Kirby. On the verso is the artist's studio label along with a handwritten notation "The world's best SF". 10"x 13". This is an unreserved auction with no minimums. This is an online only sale. Items may be viewed upon appointment in New York City. Condition: More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in excellent condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or call Guernsey's at 212-794-2280 to request a more thorough condition report.

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      • Josh Kirby (1928 - 2001) 2 1960s gouache on board
        Nov. 10, 2007

        Josh Kirby (1928 - 2001) 2 1960s gouache on board

        Est: £40 - £60

        Josh Kirby (1928 - 2001) 2 1960s gouache on board for films Associate British Film Institute Cinema card, Newspaper cuttings and photograph

        Claydon Auctioneers
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