Portrait of Sir William Stephenson, CC, MC, DFC, (1897-1989), quarter-length, in a black suit and tie; Portrait of Lady Frances Ramsbotham, wife of Sir Peter Ramsbotham, Governor of Bermuda (1977-1980), seated three-quarter-length, in a green dress and pearl necklace; Portait of Sir Richard Sharples, KCMG, OBE, MC, (1916-1973), Governor of Bermuda (1972-73), quarter-length, in a black suit and tie

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Sam Morse-Brown, A.R.W.A., P.S. (British, 1903-2001)
Portrait of Sir William Stephenson, CC, MC, DFC, (1897-1989), quarter-length, in a black suit and tie; Portrait of Lady Frances Ramsbotham, wife of Sir Peter Ramsbotham, Governor of Bermuda (1977-1980), seated three-quarter-length, in a green dress and pearl necklace; Portait of Sir Richard Sharples, KCMG, OBE, MC, (1916-1973), Governor of Bermuda (1972-73), quarter-length, in a black suit and tie
the first signed and dated 'S.Morse-Brown 1981/Bermuda' (lower right), the second signed and dated 'Sam Morse-Brown 1978' (lower right), the third signed and dated 'S.Morse Brown 1973/(Bermuda)' (lower right)
oil on canvas
30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.9 cm.); 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.9 cm.); 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm.)
three in the lot (3)

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Lot Essay

Sir William Stephenson, known to many by his wartime intelligence codename of Intrepid, was the senior representative of British intelligence for the entire western hemisphere during World War II and was an inspiration for the character of James Bond. Amongst his numerous military decorations, he was the first non-American to receive the Presidential Medal for Merit, America's highest civilian award.
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