Nov 11, 2005 - Sale 2056

Sale 2056 - Lot 149

Price Realized: $ 2,185
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,000
NORMAN WILKINSON HOLYHEAD. Circa 1935.
391/2x491/8 inches. S. C. Allen & Company, Ltd., London.
Condition B+: repaired tears and creases in margins; vertical and horizontal folds. Framed.
A masterful image of the Hibernia pulling in to port at Holyhead. The text explains "Holyhead in Anglessey is the port of departure of the L.M.S. steamers for Ireland. A passenger service, carrying the Royal Mails, leaves twice daily for Kingstown and there is a regular cargo service for Dublin. Holyhead is conveniently situated for those wishing to take a holiday in Anglessey, and has a comfortable hotel owned by the L.M.S."