Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922)

Palermo; and Ragusa, Sicily, Italy

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Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922)
Palermo; and Ragusa, Sicily, Italy
both signed, inscribed and dated 'Tristram Ellis Palermo 1892' (lower right) and 'Tristram Ellis Ragusa 1908' (lower right) respectively
pencil and watercolour
14 x 20¾ in. (35.5 x 52.7 cm.); and 9.3/8 x 21 in. (23.8 x 53.3 cm.) (2)

Lot Essay

Ellis studied under Bonnat in Paris before travelling extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East. A watercolour by Ellis of The Golden Horn, Constantinople, was sold at Christie's London, 14 June 1996, lot 87 (£6,325).

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