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Jim Holdaway Art

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Jim Holdaway (1927 - 1970)
Born in Barnes, London, Jim Holdaway became a freelance illustrator in 1950, working for publishers such as Odhams and Farrington Press. He worked on all types of artwork, adverts, cartoons, book illustrations and covers. His first full length stories were for Gallant Detective in 1952, and then went on to strips for Comic Cuts, and Swift. His first newspaper strip was Romeo Brown in the Daily Mirror. Sadly none of the original art for this strip has survived. This association with Peter O'Donnell led to the creation of Modesty Blaise which he drew from 1963 until his untimely death in 1970.

We have been selling art to collectors for over 20 years, and the most regularly requested art has been Jim Holdaway's Modesty Blaise, written by Peter O'Donnell. At last, we have an exclusive arrangement to offer for sale a limited selection of his fabulous pen and ink artwork. We also have Modesty Blaise original signed artwork by Romero, John M Burns, Patrick Wright and Modesty Blaise newspaper strip reprints and novels!

These Modesty Blaise strips are shown in date order of publication.

We have recently added (AUGUST 2007) approx 20 more Modesty Blaise originals by Jim Holdaway, including some early pieces.

The Bandit (Original) (Signed)

The Bandit (Original) (Signed)
(Ref: HoldawayMex)

Jim Holdaway. A very rare example of original art from the 1950s by Jim Holdaway, renowned for his Modesty Blaise art. Expert pen and ink detailing on this fine piece. The signature James Holdaway bottom left is partly scratched out, but the art is perfect. 12" x 12" (30cm x 30cm) Pen & Ink Board

Our Price: £275.00 ($481.25) (€357,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #119 (Original) (Signed)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #119 (Original) (Signed)
(Ref: Holdaway119)

Jim Holdaway.

Pen & Ink on Board

21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm)

This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Long Lever', the 2nd Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Friday 27th September 1963.

Our Price: £120.00 ($210.00) (€156,00)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #121 (Original)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #121 (Original)
(Ref: Holdaway121)

Jim Holdaway.

Pen & Ink on Board

21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm)

This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Long Lever', the 2nd Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Monday 30th September 1963.

Our Price: £120.00 ($210.00) (€156,00)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #123 (Original) (Signed)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #123 (Original) (Signed)
(Ref: Holdaway123)

Jim Holdaway.

Pen & Ink on Board

21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm)

This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Long Lever', the 2nd Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Wednesday 2nd October 1963.

Our Price: £120.00 ($210.00) (€156,00)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #508 (Original)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #508 (Original)
(Ref: Holdaway508)

Jim Holdaway. This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Mind of Mrs Drake', the 5th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Tuesday 15th December 1964. 21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm) Pen & Ink Board

Our Price: £150.00 ($262.50) (€195,00)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #509 (Original)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #509 (Original)
(Ref: Holdaway509)

Jim Holdaway. This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Mind of Mrs Drake', the 5th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Wednesday 16th December 1964. 21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm) Pen & Ink Board

Our Price: £150.00 ($262.50) (€195,00)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1005 (Original)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1005 (Original)
(Ref: Holdaway1005)

Jim Holdaway. This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Head Girls', the 9th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Monday 25th July 1966. 21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm) Pen & Ink Board

Our Price: £95.00 ($166.25) (€123,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1007 (Original)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1007 (Original)
(Ref: Holdaway1007)

Jim Holdaway. This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Head Girls', the 9th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Wednesday 27th July 1966. 21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm) Pen & Ink Board

Our Price: £125.00 ($218.75) (€162,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1008 (Original)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1008 (Original)
(Ref: Holdaway1008)

Jim Holdaway. This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Head Girls', the 9th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Thursday 28th July 1966. 21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm) Pen & Ink Board

Our Price: £125.00 ($218.75) (€162,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1042 (Original) (Signed)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1042 (Original) (Signed)
(Ref: Holdaway1042)

Jim Holdaway. This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Head Girls' the 9th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Tuesday 6th September 1966. 21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm) Pen & Ink Board

Our Price: £125.00 ($218.75) (€162,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1362 (Original) (Signed)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1362 (Original) (Signed)
(Ref: Holdaway1362)

Jim Holdaway. This is the ORIGINAL SIGNED art used for an episode of 'The Jericho Caper', the 12th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Monday 18th September 1967. 21" x 7" (53cm x 18cm) Pencil Board

Our Price: £95.00 ($166.25) (€123,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1453 (Original) (Signed)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1453 (Original) (Signed)
(Ref: Holdaway1453)

Jim Holdaway. This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Jericho Caper', the 12th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Thursday 4th January 1968. 21" x 7" (53cm x 18cm) Pen & Ink Board

Our Price: £95.00 ($166.25) (€123,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1133 (Original) (Signed)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1133 (Original) (Signed)
(Ref: Holdaway1133)

Jim Holdaway. This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Black Pearl', the 10th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Wednesday 21st December 1966. 21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm) Pen & Ink Board

Our Price: £175.00 ($306.25) (€227,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1185 (Original)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1185 (Original)
(Ref: Holdaway1185)

Jim Holdaway.

Pen & Ink on Board

21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm)

This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Black Pearl', the 10th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Wednesday 22nd February 1967.

Our Price: £195.00 ($341.25) (€253,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1615 (Original) (Signed)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #1615 (Original) (Signed)
(Ref: Holdaway1615)

Jim Holdaway.

Pen & Ink on Board

21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm)

This is the original art used for an episode of 'The Galley Slaves', the 14th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Friday 12th July 1968.

Our Price: £195.00 ($341.25) (€253,50)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #2037 (Original) (Signed)

Modesty Blaise daily strip #2037 (Original) (Signed)
(Ref: Holdaway2037)

Jim Holdaway.

Pen & Ink on Board

21" x 7" (533mm x 178mm)

This is the original art used for an episode of 'Takeover', the 17th Modesty Blaise adventure, and appeared in the London Evening Standard on Saturday 3rd January 1970.

Our Price: £250.00 ($437.50) (€325,00)

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