After Trafalgar, Circa 1911
17 cms (6.69 ins)
made in 1911
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "British & Continental Art Auction" held on Thu, Sep 20, 2018.
Lot 84
Lot 84
Estimate: CAD $1,000 - $1,500
Realised: CAD $4,200
Realised: CAD $4,200
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Whereabouts previously unknown;
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature:
Walter Shaw-Sparrow, "Prints & Drawings by Frank Brangwyn..." John Lane, The Bodley Head London, 1919, p. 219.
Illustrated in Robert Southey, "Life of Nelson", Gibbings & Co., London, 1911, p. 276
Notes:
A dramatic work with part of a looming battered battleship right in stormy seas, the crew trying to escape down ropes, a small rowing boat tossing in the waves to the left. In the background more crippled vessels. The lighting makes the whole scene almost surreal.
We are grateful to Dr. Libby Horner for her help in identifying this work which will be number O4491 in her forthcoming catalogue raisonne
Whereabouts previously unknown;
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature:
Walter Shaw-Sparrow, "Prints & Drawings by Frank Brangwyn..." John Lane, The Bodley Head London, 1919, p. 219.
Illustrated in Robert Southey, "Life of Nelson", Gibbings & Co., London, 1911, p. 276
Notes:
A dramatic work with part of a looming battered battleship right in stormy seas, the crew trying to escape down ropes, a small rowing boat tossing in the waves to the left. In the background more crippled vessels. The lighting makes the whole scene almost surreal.
We are grateful to Dr. Libby Horner for her help in identifying this work which will be number O4491 in her forthcoming catalogue raisonne
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.