Lot 576
Channel Islands Interest:William Toplis, (1857-1942)"Sunlit Rocks, Sark", a circular miniature...
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Lot 576
Channel Islands Interest:William Toplis, (1857-1942)"Sunlit Rocks, Sark", a circular miniature...
Lot 576
Lot Description
Channel Islands Interest:
William Toplis, (1857-1942)
"Sunlit Rocks, Sark", a circular miniature watercolour, signed, fully inscribed verso, 0.9", (2.4cm), in gilt card surround
In 1883, the Sheffield-born artist William Toplis arrived in Sark for a holiday, and remained there for the rest of his life. He produced 'The Book of Sark', twenty-one views of the island published in 1908.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Perhaps slightly brown to sky. The gilt mount is quite roughly cut and the piece would benefit from framing.
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