Lot 231: Charles Lees R.S.A. (1800-1880): An important mid-19th Century preliminary oil on paper portrait of Viscount Valentia painted in preparation for 'The Golfers A Grand Match Played on St. Andrews Links 1841'. The painting has been left untouched and

Name: Charles Lees R.S.A. (1800-1880): An important mid-19th Century preliminary oil on paper portrait of Viscount Valentia painted in preparation for 'The Golfers A Grand Match Played on St. Andrews Links 1841'. The painting has been left untouched and
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: 56e276ed90

Est: £8,000 GBP - £12,000 GBPSold:

BonhamsChester, United KingdomJune 16, 2010

Item Overview

Description

painted in preparation for 'The Golfers A Grand Match Played on St. Andrews Links 1841'. The painting has been left untouched and undivided on board.
This lot also includes a copy of 'Challenges & Champions', The Royal and Ancient Club 1754-1883, by John Behrend and Peter N. Lewis.
5 x 3½ inches

Provenance: From a private collection in Surrey, England and a Christie's catalogue entry circa 1940, a copy of which is attached to the reverse of the painting.

Artist or Maker

Charles Lees

Auction Details

Cricket

Bonhams

June 16, 2010, 12:00 PM GMT

New House 150 Christleton Road, Chester, CHS, CH3 5TD, UK

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