St. Benet's Abbey, Norfolk

Details

Edward Seago (1910-1974)
St. Benet's Abbey, Norfolk
signed 'Edward Seago' (lower left)
oil on board
21¼ x 31¼ in. (54 x 79.4 cm.)

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

A similar composition entitled, Sailboats at Benet's Abbey is illustrated in J.W. Reid, Edward Seago The Landscape Art, London, 1991, p. 32, pl. 27.

Situated near Ludham, close to the River Bure, St. Benet's Abbey was founded by King Canute in 1020 A.D. It fell into decay after the dissolution of the monasteries.

More from 20TH CENTURY BRITISH ART

View All