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Lot 211: Colonel George Francis White (1808-1898)

Est: £800 GBP - £1,200 GBPSold:
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomApril 13, 2006

Item Overview

Description

Hindoo Temple near the source of the Ganges at Hurdwah; Entrance to the Kirie Pass
both inscribed as titled, the first signed with initials 'GFW' and dated '9th April 1831'; the second signed and dated 'G.F.White delt. 23d March 1839'
pen and ink on paper
unframed
S. 9 7/8 x 14 3/8in. (25 x 36.5cm.)
with 2 pencil drawings and 1 black chalk drawing heightened with white by the same hand titled 'Near the source of the Jumna, Himalaah Mtns; Falls, near the source of the Jumna, Himalaah Mtns; Near Jumnar[tue?]', all signed and dated 'G.F.White 15th May 1829' (5)

Artist or Maker

Notes

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Auction Details

Travel and Natural History including Architecture

by
Christie's
April 13, 2006, 12:00 AM EST

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK