Lot Essay
This Dutch Tumbler originates from Holland over two centuries ago. It is first mentioned in print in 1735, but probably obtained even earlier from Asia by Dutch traders.
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A Yellow Schietti Modena Pigeon; An Old Dutch Tumbler Pigeon; A Mealy Gazzi Modena Pigeon (illustrated); and A Sulpher Schietti Modena Pigeon (illustrated)
Details
Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe, R.A. (1901-1979)
A Yellow Schietti Modena Pigeon; An Old Dutch Tumbler Pigeon; A Mealy Gazzi Modena Pigeon (illustrated); and A Sulpher Schietti Modena Pigeon (illustrated)
inscribed as title, one inscribed 'J L Sears', two inscribed 'T. Forshaw' one further inscribed with colour notes and with studio stamp (on the reverse)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, one watermark 'CANSON & MO...', one watermark '[M]ONTGOLFIER FRANCE', two fragmentary watermark, one on buff paper, one arched, unframed
9 7/8 x 11½ in. (25.2 x 29.2 cm.); and smaller (4)
A Yellow Schietti Modena Pigeon; An Old Dutch Tumbler Pigeon; A Mealy Gazzi Modena Pigeon (illustrated); and A Sulpher Schietti Modena Pigeon (illustrated)
inscribed as title, one inscribed 'J L Sears', two inscribed 'T. Forshaw' one further inscribed with colour notes and with studio stamp (on the reverse)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, one watermark 'CANSON & MO...', one watermark '[M]ONTGOLFIER FRANCE', two fragmentary watermark, one on buff paper, one arched, unframed
9 7/8 x 11½ in. (25.2 x 29.2 cm.); and smaller (4)
Provenance
C.F. Tunnicliffe and by descent in the family.
Exhibited
Macclesfield, Macclesfield Silk Museum, on loan.
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