Thirteen studies of heraldic shields for various colleges and schools including: Emmanuel College, Cambridge; Trinity College, Cambridge; Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; Peterhouse, Cambridge; Red Lodge, Bristol; and others (three illustrated)

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Arnold Wathen Robinson (1888-1955)
Thirteen studies of heraldic shields for various colleges and schools including: Emmanuel College, Cambridge; Trinity College, Cambridge; Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; Peterhouse, Cambridge; Red Lodge, Bristol; and others (three illustrated)
the majority inscribed with college names
watercolours; eleven, charcoal and watercolour, on paper, unframed
12 ½ x 9 ¾ in. (31.7 x 24.8 cm.); and smaller
(13)Thirteen in the lot

Provenance

From the artist's estate.

Special notice

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Please note that there are 13 items in this lot and not 14 as stated in the printed catalogue.

Lot Essay

Trained by Christopher Whall, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, Robinson was a renowned stained glass window designer, whose commissions included designing windows for Bristol University and Cathedral and many West Country churches, as well as other buildings.

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