Lot Essay
A depiction of Oates walking from the tent to his death in the blizzard on the Great Ice Barrier, inspired by Scott's journal entry for 16-17 March 1912.
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Captain Oates
Details
Gregory Robinson (1876-1967)
Captain Oates
signed 'Gregory Robinson-' (lower right)
gouache on paper
26 x 20½in. (66.1 x 52.1cm.)
Captain Oates
signed 'Gregory Robinson-' (lower right)
gouache on paper
26 x 20½in. (66.1 x 52.1cm.)
Provenance
Anon. sale, Christie's, 27 Sept. 1999, lot 168.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.