Pair Of Racing Pigeon Oil On Board Paintings
Stock No
00832
2023
- £3,400.00
- €3,932 Euro
- $4,562 US Dollar
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Item Description
A wonderful, charming and rare pair of racing pigeon portraits.
Original oil on board paintings by renowned pigeon portrait artist C H Wadsworth, both works are signed and dated 1911.
Beautifully framed in period hand painted 'scumbled' frames.
The prized birds "Shamrock" & "Rufford Beauty" belonged to and were commissioned by Mr George Nunns of West Yorkshire, whose hobby it was to breed and fly homing pigeons.
Mr Nunns was involved with many local homing societies around Bradford and Guiseley, including becoming president of the Yorkshire Flying Club.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Durham, Durham
Item Dimensions
H: 49cm W: 60cm D: 5cm
Period
1911
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Durham, Durham
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)191 3017854
+44 (0)7958 023028
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