2nd May, 2017 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')

 
Lot 10
 

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[M] δ NORMAN WILKINSON (BRITISH, 1878-1971)<br/>R.M.S....

δ NORMAN WILKINSON (BRITISH, 1878-1971)
R.M.S. 'Mauretania' Rafted Up To A Transport, Off The Coast Of Gallipoli, 1915
Signed 'Norman Wilkinson' (lower left)
Watercolour
21 x 14in. (53.5 x 35.5cm.)

Mauretania was used as a troop ship during WWI. Norman Wilkinson was located at the Dardenelles for the duration of the campaign. It is thought this is one of a set of watercolours considered for his book The Dardenelles, Colour Sketches in Gallipoli 1916.

Sold for £4,712
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Fine overall condition.

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δ NORMAN WILKINSON (BRITISH, 1878-1971)
R.M.S. 'Mauretania' Rafted Up To A Transport, Off The Coast Of Gallipoli, 1915
Signed 'Norman Wilkinson' (lower left)
Watercolour
21 x 14in. (53.5 x 35.5cm.)

Mauretania was used as a troop ship during WWI. Norman Wilkinson was located at the Dardenelles for the duration of the campaign. It is thought this is one of a set of watercolours considered for his book The Dardenelles, Colour Sketches in Gallipoli 1916.

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