Lot 10: Arthur Melville ARSA RSW ARS (British, 1855-1904) Kirkwall Fair 53 x 37 cm. (20 7/8 x 14 9/16 in.)

Name: Arthur Melville ARSA RSW ARS (British, 1855-1904) Kirkwall Fair 53 x 37 cm. (20 7/8 x 14 9/16 in.)
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: a9645ee9ba

Est: £15,000 GBP - £20,000 GBPSold:

BonhamsEdinburgh, United KingdomMay 15, 2019

Item Overview

Description

Arthur Melville ARSA RSW ARS (British, 1855-1904)
Kirkwall Fair inscribed, signed and dated 'Kirkwall Fair/Arthur Melville/1885' (lower left)watercolour53 x 37 cm. (20 7/8 x 14 9/16 in.)in original frame

Provenance: Arthur Sanderson, Edinburgh (VAT 69 whisky)Private collectionExhibited: RSA, 1886RSW, 1888Munich, 1892, no. 1302ROI, 1906Melville visited Orkney in the summer of 1885 and completed several watercolours of local subjects, including the Stones of Stenness.

Artist or Maker

Arthur Melville

Auction Details

The Scottish Sale

Bonhams

May 15, 2019, 11:00 AM BST

22 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EBH, EH2 1JX, UK

Explore This Auction

Get Invaluable on Your Phone

Download the app via text link to get instantly notified if you’re outbid and receive auction reminders so you never miss out!

Bid On-the-Go!

Download the Invaluable app and never miss an auction from your iOS or Android device.

As the world's leading online auction marketplace, thousands of auction houses use Invaluable to deepen relationships with millions of clients around the world. Stay connected to the things you love with curated items and auctions sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time. View ourPrivacy Policy.