10th Jun, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing - Online Only

 
Lot 5052
 

5052

Arthur Brough (Born Frederick Arthur Baker) 1905-1978, British Actor, Best Known For His...

Arthur Brough (Born Frederick Arthur Baker) 1905-1978, British Actor, Best Known For His Portrayal Of Mr Grainger In The Long Running TV Series 'Are You Being Served?' a collection of letters, programmes, photographs and theatrical ephemera including Letters (i) hand written from Laurence Olivier to Arthur, signed Larry (ii) hand written from Joan Plowright to Darling Arthur signed Plowright (iii) typed from Sybil Thorndike to My Kind Arthur Brough signed Sybil Thorndike Casson (Lewis!) (iv) two handwritten sent from Monksdown Bishopstone signature indistinct; Diner Card dated Sept 18th 1927 with numerous signatures including Arthur Brough; b/w publicity contact sheet photographs; various Angus McBean b/w photographs including: Laurence Olivier signed 'For Arthur from Larry 1962', signed verso 'Darling Arthur With much love & many happy memories Joan [Plowright]', 'To Arthur with admiration - Michael Redgrave 1962', 'Dear, Dear Brough Very much love from Joan Greenwood', The cast of The Chances Chichester 1961, and five others; Invitation to appear at the Royal Variety Performance 1963, numerous programmes relating to The Arthur Brough Players; wartime photographs some taken at sea and naval appointment addressed to Sub Lieutenant F A Baker RNVR' Dec 1942, Station card March 1942; and numerous other theatre related papers

Arthur Brough appeared in Are You Being Served? Series 1-5 (1972-77)

Provenance: Arthur Brough Family

Sold for £700
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

Auction: Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing - Online Only, 10th Jun, 2020

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