Anton (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970): An original pen and ink Antique Dealer cartoon.

The humorous illustration relating to antique dealing captioned:

“I’m Looking for a George I Silver Candelabra, A Queen Anne Sandlewood Secretaire, And A Elizabeth II Acoustic Guitar”

Dated 28 June 1965.

This work is in ink on paper. Overlaid with tracing paper and further inscribed in red crayon. The drawing is signed to the lower left ‘Anton’. The cartoon may have been produced for Punch magazine or similar publication. The illustration bears various artist and agent stamps to reverse.

Dimensions: Overall height 16.2cm x width 23.1cm.

Condition report: Would benefit from framing. Some surface dirt and marks are visible (some contemporary with drawing). Pinholes to top corners,, tracing paper overlay with staining/ creasing/ tears. The reverse has ink and print related staining.

Bearing Alan Bechervaise name stamp. Bechervaise was an agent representing several notable commercial artists, including Ronald Searle.

The Artist

Anton (aka Beryl Botterill Thompson/ Mrs. Antonia Yeoman) (Australian-British, 1907-1970) was an Australian cartoonist and illustrator. Despite losing two fingers after suffering tuberculosis of the spine in childhood, Yeoman continued to pursue a career as an artist. Subsequent to training at the Royal Academy Schools, her work as a professional artist began in the early 1930s.

The ‘Anton’  series of illustrations were initially produced as a partnership with her brother Harold Botterill. However by the late 1940s Antonia was producing the entire series alone.

The ‘Anton’ cartoons were hugely popular – known for humorous depictions of British characters – in particular British society figures, forgers, spivs and the aristocracy.

Antonia’s illustrations were extremely popular. During her career she produced cartoons for Evening Standard, Liliput, Men Only, The New Yorker, Private Eye, Punch, and Tatler. Additionally she designed advertisements for Moss Bros. as well as illustrating 17 books.

Significantly she was the only female member of Punch’s Toby Club and was the first woman to be elected to the Chelsea Arts Club.

This Antique Dealer cartoon is one of a number works produced by the artist we are offering for sale.

For further cartoons included in our store see: REGINALD MOUNT (1906-1979) An original cartoon illustration for Punch Magazine, circa 1960.

Finally for further reading about Antonia and her work please see: https://www.cartoons.ac.uk/cartoonist-biographies/y-z/BerylYeoman.html

Dimensions: Overall height 16.2cm x width 23.1cm.

Price: £50

Shipping: Price includes free insured shipping to a UK address. If you are based outside of the UK please email us directly for a cost price shipping quote.

Condition Report: Would benefit from framing. Some surface dirt and marks are visible (some contemporary with drawing). Pinholes to top corners,, tracing paper overlay with staining/ creasing/ tears. The reverse has ink and print related staining.