A rare mid-19th century folk art straw work and watercolour picture depicting the 'SS Great Eastern', probably Welsh, ink inscription to centre, image 37 by 57cm, later oak frame 62.5 by 82.5cm overall Provenance: From The Hon. Sir William McAlpine Collection Mid-19th century straw work pictures often depicts familiar Welsh subjects such as Conway Castle, and The Menai bridges (see lots 116, 117 and 128 in this auction). However initial research has shown no other example of a depiction of this steamship The Great Eastern. Condition Report: Some fading from sunlight, paper slightly cockled and discoloured- some lifting to straw work Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare mid-19th century folk art straw work and watercolour picture depicting the 'SS Great Eastern', probably Welsh, ink inscription to centre, image 37 by 57cm, later oak frame 62.5 by 82.5cm overall Provenance: From The Hon. Sir William McAlpine Collection Mid-19th century straw work pictures often depicts familiar Welsh subjects such as Conway Castle, and The Menai bridges (see lots 116, 117 and 128 in this auction). However initial research has shown no other example of a depiction of this steamship The Great Eastern. Condition Report: Some fading from sunlight, paper slightly cockled and discoloured- some lifting to straw work Condition Report Disclaimer
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