Albert Ernest Markes
On the crest of a wave; and A brig at anchor, offshore, drying her sails
Estimate: 300 - 500 GBP
Price realised: 705 GBP
Price realised: 705 GBP
Description
Albert Ernest Markes (1865-1901)
On the crest of a wave; and A brig at anchor, offshore, drying her sails
both signed 'Markes' (lower left and lower right respectively)
watercolour, one with scratching out
6¼ x 9 in. (15.9 x 22.8 cm.) and smaller (2)
On the crest of a wave; and A brig at anchor, offshore, drying her sails
both signed 'Markes' (lower left and lower right respectively)
watercolour, one with scratching out
6¼ x 9 in. (15.9 x 22.8 cm.) and smaller (2)
Upper estimate price exceeded by 41 %.
The work On the crest of a wave; and A brig at anchor, offshore, drying her sails by Albert Ernest Markes was auctioned at Christies in London in May 2003. It achieved a price of GBP 705.00 (€ 982.24), exceeding the upper end of the estimate range by 41%. Admittedly, works by Albert Ernest Markes have also been auctioned for a multiple of this price - according to our records, the highest result so far was achieved by the work A wrecked three-master on the sands with the local inhabitants salvaging what they can in May 2003 with an auction result of GBP 4,465.00 (€ 6,220.87).
Oberer Schätzpreis um 41 % übertroffen
Die Arbeit On the crest of a wave; and A brig at anchor, offshore, drying her sails von Albert Ernest Markes kam im Mai 2003 bei Christies in London zur Auktion. Sie erzielte dabei einen Preis von GBP 705,00 (€ 982,24) und übertraf damit das obere Ende der Schätzpreisspanne um 41%. Freilich wurden Arbeiten von Albert Ernest Markes auch schon für ein Vielfaches dieses Preises versteigert – das bisher höchste Ergebnis erzielte nach unseren Aufzeichnungen die Arbeit A wrecked three-master on the sands with the local inhabitants salvaging what they can im Mai 2003 mit einem Auktionsergebnis von GBP 4.465,00 (€ 6.220,87).
Albert Ernest Markes - Auction history
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