A COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY BEKEN & SON, COWES
comprising 15 9 x 11in. sepia toned prints, each blind stamp and inscribed in India ink with negative number and title, some counter-numbered and signed to the reverse, yachts including White Heather leading the Big Class at Cowes, 1930; Shamrock V; Candida racing at Cowes, 1931; Velsheda and Endeavour; Challenger's first trial in the Solent; Tomahawk leading Vim, Cowes Regatta 1939; Astra and Shamrock V at Cowes Regatta 1931; and several others of Royal Yacht Squadron class
Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY BEKEN & SON, COWES
comprising 15 9 x 11in. sepia toned prints, each blind stamp and inscribed in India ink with negative number and title, some counter-numbered and signed to the reverse, yachts including White Heather leading the Big Class at Cowes, 1930; Shamrock V; Candida racing at Cowes, 1931; Velsheda and Endeavour; Challenger's first trial in the Solent; Tomahawk leading Vim, Cowes Regatta 1939; Astra and Shamrock V at Cowes Regatta 1931; and several others of Royal Yacht Squadron class
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))