International Art Auction

June 18, 2014

LOT 50

Lot 50

Geoffrey W. Birks (1929-1993)

Geoffrey W. Birks (1929-1993)
Lot 50 Details
Geoffrey W. Birks (1929-1993), British

PENNINE VISTA; STREET SCENE (A MINIATURE IN THE MARGIN LOWER RIGHT)- A “ONE PLUS ONE”

Two watercolours on one sheet; signed lower right
15" x 19" — 38.1 x 48.3 cm.; 1.5" x .75" — 3.8 x 1.9 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Geoffrey W. Birks (1929-1993)
  • Geoffrey W. Birks (1929-1993)
Provenance:

Direct from the artist, friend of the present Private Collection, Canada, acquired while residing in Bramley, Yorkshire near Pudsey where the artist resided

Note:

The artist called these watercolours with a miniature watercolour vignette in the bottom of the page a “One Plus One” work

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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