Lot Essay
This is from the rare series of watercolours executed by Turner of Oxford of Oxford College Eights. The boat and oars are decorated in the Brasenose colours of black and yellow.
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION - SELLING WITHOUT RESERVE
WILLIAM TURNER OF OXFORD, O.W.S. (BLACKBOURTON, OXFORDSHIRE 1789-1862 OXFORD)
Brasenose College Eight at the catch
Details
WILLIAM TURNER OF OXFORD, O.W.S. (BLACKBOURTON, OXFORDSHIRE 1789-1862 OXFORD)
Brasenose College Eight at the catch
inscribed ' The Original Drawing of the BNC Boat' (on the reverse)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour, on paper
11 ½ x 19 ¾ in. (29.3 x 50.2 cm.)
Brasenose College Eight at the catch
inscribed ' The Original Drawing of the BNC Boat' (on the reverse)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour, on paper
11 ½ x 19 ¾ in. (29.3 x 50.2 cm.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London 26 November 1998, lot 38.
Sale room notice
Please note that it has been suggested that due to the attire of the rowers, this may not depict Brasenose College Boat Club. Please speak to the department for further information.
Brought to you by
Lucy Speelman
Junior Specialist, Head of Part II