Lot 62: Cuthbert Hamilton Ellis (British, 1909-1987)

Grenadier off Kerrera, Scotland The 'Grenadier' paddle steamer was built by D MacBrayne Ltd in 1885 and became totally connected with the life of the western isles; the fragile economies of the remote islands relied heavily on MacBraynes services and the MacBrayne company depended on the continued need for freight and tourists, to and from the isles. MacBaynes Ltd was eventually purchased by the Scottish Transport Group in 1969. signed 'C. Hamilton Ellis' (lower left); also signed with initials, titled and dated Oct. 1955 on the reverse oil on board 21.5 x 55cm (8 7/16 x 21 5/8in).