Tickled Collection

A Feathered Bonzo - cover of the Third Studdy Dogs Portfolio
Colour frontispiece of The Bonzo Book being the Third Studdy Dogs Portfolio featuring Bonzo, the canine creation of artist George Studdy

You d be tickled pink if you could see me now by Merlin Enab
Blonde pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979). wearing a figure-hugging pink swimsuit Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Comic postcard, Daughter describes her date to her mother Date: 20th century

Man ticking his wife (colour litho)
3094556 Man ticking his wife (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man ticking his wife. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Church Congress at Wakefield (engraving)
1055079 The Church Congress at Wakefield (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church Congress at Wakefield)

"We tickled it off there with copious cramming"(litho)
5224693 " We tickled it off there with copious cramming" (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Medorah by Rupert Hazell
Promotional postcard for Medorah adapted by Rupert Hazell from the American musical romance by Denn Spranklin; music Vada Ennem.. First produced at the Alhambra Theatre, 22nd January 1920

Sleepy owl tickled by mice. Date: circa 1933

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Tickled: A Feathered Bonzo and Other Whimsical Delights" In the enchanting world of art, tickling takes on a whole new meaning. From the mischievous antics of a feathered Bonzo to the delightful imagination captured in "You'd be tickled pink if you could see me now" by Merlin Enab, these works transport us to a realm where laughter reigns supreme. Step back in time with a comic postcard from the 20th century, as a daughter vividly describes her date to her mother. The scene unfolds before our eyes, evoking smiles and chuckles as we imagine their humorous encounter. But it's not just humans who find themselves at the receiving end of ticklish moments. In an amusing color litho, we witness a man playfully ticking his wife, reminding us that even within relationships, laughter is often the best medicine. The Church Congress at Wakefield engraving transports us to an unexpected setting for mirthful amusement. Amidst serious discussions and theological debates, there lies hidden humor waiting to be discovered - perhaps through witty banter or clever wordplay shared among attendees. "We tickled it off there with copious cramming, " declares a lively litho capturing students engrossed in their studies. Here we glimpse academia's lighter side as scholars engage in playful learning experiences while embracing knowledge with joyous enthusiasm. Rupert Hazell's Medorah introduces us to an unconventional form of tickling - one that involves sleepy owls being gently teased by mischievous mice. This whimsical artwork reminds us that even nature itself can partake in lighthearted moments filled with laughter and delight. Through captivating photographs by Andrew Stewart and Michael S. Nolan from SpecialistStock collection, we are transported into scenes where animals revel in playful interactions – whether it be dogs engaging in joyful frolic or birds chirping gleefully amidst lush landscapes.