8th Nov, 2016 12:00

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

 
  Lot 108
 

108

[M] A LITHOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT OF LORD KITCHENER...

A LITHOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT OF LORD KITCHENER FRAMED IN HAMPSHIRE WRECK WOOD, CIRCA 1916
by Thomas Forman & Sons after Cecil Cutler (1886-1934), mount of issue with title and publisher, contained within plain wood frame with engraved brass historical provenance plate on lower edge. Overall size -- 24 x 17½in. (61 x 44.5cm.)

One of the most recognised characters from the Great War -- the recruiting poster bearing his face is possibly the most famous and imitated poster ever designed. At 4.45pm on 5th June 1916 Kitchener embarked the cruiser Hampshire at Scappa Flow on a secret mission to Tsarist Russia. Rough seas saw their destroyer escorts return earlier than intended and, just three hours after departure, Hampshire hit a mine off the Orkneys, sinking within fifteen minutes. Of the 655 crew and 7 passengers, only 12 survived clinging to two Carley floats, but included none of Kitchener's party who were last seen on the sloping deck in their greatcoats. The wood of this frame comes from an empty ships boat that was washed ashore, the only contemporary wreckage salvaged.

Sold for £236
Estimated at £150 - £250

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Fine overall condition.

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A LITHOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT OF LORD KITCHENER FRAMED IN HAMPSHIRE WRECK WOOD, CIRCA 1916
by Thomas Forman & Sons after Cecil Cutler (1886-1934), mount of issue with title and publisher, contained within plain wood frame with engraved brass historical provenance plate on lower edge. Overall size -- 24 x 17½in. (61 x 44.5cm.)

One of the most recognised characters from the Great War -- the recruiting poster bearing his face is possibly the most famous and imitated poster ever designed. At 4.45pm on 5th June 1916 Kitchener embarked the cruiser Hampshire at Scappa Flow on a secret mission to Tsarist Russia. Rough seas saw their destroyer escorts return earlier than intended and, just three hours after departure, Hampshire hit a mine off the Orkneys, sinking within fifteen minutes. Of the 655 crew and 7 passengers, only 12 survived clinging to two Carley floats, but included none of Kitchener's party who were last seen on the sloping deck in their greatcoats. The wood of this frame comes from an empty ships boat that was washed ashore, the only contemporary wreckage salvaged.

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