Lot 294 , Rex Whistler (1905-1944), 'Arabian Nights', ink and watercolour, 22.5 x 26cm
Rex Whistler (1905-1944) 'Arabian Nights'
ink and watercolour
signed and dated 1921, painted age 14 at Haileybury for Brigadier Terence Clarke when he was his fag
22.5 x 26cm
£1,200-1,800
Condition:
Ink and watercolour on off white paper which now looks to have discoloured to a light buff tone, some fading but still retaining good strength of colour, signed and dated lower left, a few scattered dirt and fox marks and one light surface crease to the right of the central figure, plain card and cloth covered mount and plain gilt frame, typed note giving details of the work verso.
Sold for £1,200