Francis Oliver Finch, O.W.S.
The Dell of Comus
Found at
Christies,
London
British Art on Paper including Original Book Illustrations, Lot 75
4. Dec - 4. Dec 2002
British Art on Paper including Original Book Illustrations, Lot 75
4. Dec - 4. Dec 2002
Estimate: 1.500 - 2.000 GBP
Price realised: 3.290 GBP
Price realised: 3.290 GBP
Description
Francis Oliver Finch, O.W.S. (1802-1862)
The Dell of Comus
watercolour, bodycolour and gum arabic, with scratching out
11½ x 13½ in. (29.2 x 34.3 cm.)
The Dell of Comus
watercolour, bodycolour and gum arabic, with scratching out
11½ x 13½ in. (29.2 x 34.3 cm.)
A top price for Francis Oliver Finch
The work The Dell of Comus by Francis Oliver Finch was sold in the British Art on Paper including Original Book Illustrations auction at Christies in London in December 2002. It achieved a price of GBP 3,290.00 (€ 5,050.31), exceeding the upper end of the estimate range by 65%. This high result makes The Dell of Comus the most expensive artwork by Francis Oliver Finch that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Francis Oliver Finch
Die Arbeit The Dell of Comus von Francis Oliver Finch wurde im Dezember 2002 in der Auktion British Art on Paper including Original Book Illustrations bei Christies in London versteigert. Sie erzielte dabei einen Preis von GBP 3.290,00 (€ 5.050,31) und übertraf damit das obere Ende der Schätzpreisspanne um 65%. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht The Dell of Comus zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von Francis Oliver Finch, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
Francis Oliver Finch - Auction history
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