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The Library of Barry Humphries (at Forum Auctions)
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The auction features a remarkable array of books, manuscripts, works on paper and objets from the extensive library of the legendary comedian, actor, author, and satirist Barry Humphries (1934-2023).

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Charles Conder (1868-1909) , Saturn, black chalk, pencil, coloured wash, 1900
Charles Conder (1868-1909) , Saturn, black chalk, pencil, coloured wash, 1900
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λ William Rothenstein (1872-1945) , Portrait of Charles Conder (1868-1909), seated on the floor, …
λ William Rothenstein (1872-1945) , Portrait of Charles Conder (1868-1909), seated on the floor, …
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λ Max Beerbohm (1872-1956), Portrait of Marc-André Raffalovich (1864-1934), holding opera glasses …
λ Max Beerbohm (1872-1956), Portrait of Marc-André Raffalovich (1864-1934), holding opera glasses …
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Hugo Hoppener (1868-1948) , O Ihr Wolkenschwärme, watercolour, 1898
Hugo Hoppener (1868-1948) , O Ihr Wolkenschwärme, watercolour, 1898
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λ Augustus Edwin John (1878-1961) , Head study of Ronald Firbank (1886-1926)
λ Augustus Edwin John (1878-1961) , Head study of Ronald Firbank (1886-1926)
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