Michael Phelps Ward, CBE, MD, FRCS
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, presented to Michael Ward by the manufacturers
Estimate: 1.500 - 2.000 GBP
Price realised: 2.750 GBP
Price realised: 2.750 GBP
Description
Michael Phelps Ward, CBE, MD, FRCS (1925-2005)
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, presented to Michael Ward by the manufacturers
Rolex Stainless Steel Self-winding signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref 501B, 'H7' etched on back of case, circa 1953, the cream dial with applied baton numerals, dauphine hands and sweep centre seconds in tonneau shaped water resistant type case with screw back and srew down crown, stainless steel bracelet, engraved 'EVEREST 1953 DR. M. WARD' on the case
diameter 33mm.
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, presented to Michael Ward by the manufacturers
Rolex Stainless Steel Self-winding signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref 501B, 'H7' etched on back of case, circa 1953, the cream dial with applied baton numerals, dauphine hands and sweep centre seconds in tonneau shaped water resistant type case with screw back and srew down crown, stainless steel bracelet, engraved 'EVEREST 1953 DR. M. WARD' on the case
diameter 33mm.
A top price for Michael Phelps Ward
The work A Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, presented to Michael Ward by the manufacturers by Michael Phelps Ward was sold in the Exploration and Travel auction at Christies in London in September 2008. It achieved a price of GBP 2,750.00 (€ 3,477.10), exceeding the upper end of the estimate range by 38%. With this result, A Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, presented to Michael Ward by the manufacturers is even the most expensive work of art by Michael Phelps Ward that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Michael Phelps Ward
Die Arbeit A Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, presented to Michael Ward by the manufacturers von Michael Phelps Ward wurde im September 2008 in der Auktion Exploration and Travel bei Christies in London versteigert. Sie erzielte dabei einen Preis von GBP 2.750,00 (€ 3.477,10) und übertraf damit das obere Ende der Schätzpreisspanne um 38%. Mit diesem Ergebnis ist A Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, presented to Michael Ward by the manufacturers sogar das teuerste Kunstwerk von Michael Phelps Ward, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
Michael Phelps Ward - Auction history
Other artists in this auction
![John Skinner Prout - Alluvial gold washing [Victoria]](/images/john-skinner-prout_alluvial-gold-washing-victoria_AID703141_320x320.jpg)
