Lot Essay
Probably originates from South Germany and the west Austrian province of Tyrol. It was certainly developed in Germany to be the largest family of colour pigeons, there are 24 different varieties in all
Details
Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe, R.A. (1901-1979)
A Blue-winged Red Gimpel
inscribed 'BLUE-WINGED RED GIMPEL. T. Forshaw from Terry Jones's stock'; pencil and watercolour heightened with white 12 x 9 1/8in. (305 x 232mm.)
A Blue-winged Red Gimpel
inscribed 'BLUE-WINGED RED GIMPEL. T. Forshaw from Terry Jones's stock'; pencil and watercolour heightened with white 12 x 9 1/8in. (305 x 232mm.)
Provenance
Nicolas Eustathiou