Maurice Wilks, A.R.H.A., R.U.A.
Turf Gatherer
Estimate: 10.000 - 15.000 GBP
Price realised: 24.375 GBP
Price realised: 24.375 GBP
Description
Maurice Wilks, A.R.H.A., R.U.A.
1911-1983
TURF GATHERER
signed and dated l.r. MAURICE C. WILKS. 45; also titled and signed on the reverse: "TURF GATHER" (sic)/ MAURICE C. WILKS; also signed, titled and inscribed on an artist's label attached to the reverse
oil on canvas
62 by 51.5cm.; 24¼ by 20¼in.
Malone Gallery, Belfast, where acquired by the present owner in January 1985
1911-1983
TURF GATHERER
signed and dated l.r. MAURICE C. WILKS. 45; also titled and signed on the reverse: "TURF GATHER" (sic)/ MAURICE C. WILKS; also signed, titled and inscribed on an artist's label attached to the reverse
oil on canvas
62 by 51.5cm.; 24¼ by 20¼in.
Malone Gallery, Belfast, where acquired by the present owner in January 1985
A top price for Maurice Wilks
The work Turf Gatherer by Maurice Wilks was auctioned at Sothebys in London in March 2011. It achieved a price of GBP 24,375.00 (€ 27,580.20), exceeding the upper end of the estimate range by 63%. This high result makes Turf Gatherer the most expensive artwork by Maurice Wilks that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Maurice Wilks
Die Arbeit Turf Gatherer von Maurice Wilks kam im März 2011 bei Sothebys in London zur Auktion. Sie erzielte dabei einen Preis von GBP 24.375,00 (€ 27.580,20) und übertraf damit das obere Ende der Schätzpreisspanne um 63%. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Turf Gatherer zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von Maurice Wilks, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
Maurice Wilks - Auction history
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