JONKERS RARE BOOKS
The Church Mice books were a delightful series of children’s picture books written and illustrated by Graham Oakley between 1972 and 2000, inspired by observing the former inhabitants (the mice) of an old mill the artist was renovating in Wiltshire. Set in a gothic church in a fictitious provincial town the escapades of the church mice are closely monitored by their friend, Sampson, the church’s ginger tabby cat. Below are three of the original illustrations used in the books.
83. Sampson Startled By A Football OAKLEY, Graham 1992. 23cm x 13cm. Original watercolour, heightened in white. In bright, fresh condition. [44375] £1,500 LITERATURE: The Church Mice And The Ring, 1992 PROVENANCE: From the artist’s estate.
good condition, one very short closed tear. [44858] LITERATURE: The Church Mice At Christmas, 1980. PROVENANCE: From the artist’s estate.
£950
85. Church Mice Entering The Jewel- ler’s Shop OAKLEY, Graham 1992. 14cm x 18cm. Original watercolour, heightened in white. In bright, fresh condition. [44374] £1,500 LITERATURE:The Church Mice And The Ring, 1992 PROVENANCE: From the artist’s estate.
84. Sampson At Christmas OAKLEY, Graham
1980. 11.2cm x 15.5cm. Original watercolour on paper, height- ened in white. Signed by Oakley to bottom right corner. In very
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