Lot 869: Felix Fabian, 20th Century British

Guardsmen
signed, inscribed and dated 'Felix Fabian London 6.5.60' (lower left)
watercolour
21 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (55.3 x 36.8 cm.); 16 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (42 x 19 cm.)
and a Study of a Guardsman, watercolour, 16 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (42 x 19 cm.) (2)

Almost certainly given as a wedding present by the artist.

Displayed in the Guest Bedroom of the Private Apartment of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon at Kensington Palace.

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