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[M] E. TUFNELL (BRITISH, 1888-1978)<br/>A Pair of...
E. TUFNELL (BRITISH, 1888-1978)
A Pair of Pictures: R.M.M.V. 'Athlone Castle'; and R.M.S. 'Andes'
Watercolour heightened with white
Signed 'E. TUFNELL' (lower right) and inscribed 'R.M.M.V. 'ATHLONE CASTLE.'' and 'R.M.S. 'Andes.'' (lower left)
8 x 11in. (20 x 28cm.)
(2)
Both mail service ships, Athlone Castle also served as a troopship in WWII. She carried troops from the US to the UK, returning to her regular service between Southampton and Cape Town after her time in the Royal Navy.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £200 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
E. TUFNELL (BRITISH, 1888-1978)
A Pair of Pictures: R.M.M.V. 'Athlone Castle'; and R.M.S. 'Andes'
Watercolour heightened with white
Signed 'E. TUFNELL' (lower right) and inscribed 'R.M.M.V. 'ATHLONE CASTLE.'' and 'R.M.S. 'Andes.'' (lower left)
8 x 11in. (20 x 28cm.)
(2)
Both mail service ships, Athlone Castle also served as a troopship in WWII. She carried troops from the US to the UK, returning to her regular service between Southampton and Cape Town after her time in the Royal Navy.