Walter Ernest How

Lot 197: Walter Ernest How (British, 1884-1972)

Name: Walter Ernest How (British, 1884-1972)
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: wp4x5qa76s

Est: £0 GBP - £0 GBPSold:

BonhamsLondon, United KingdomMay 10, 2005

Item Overview

Description

HMS 'Endurance' amid the Ice-Flows
signed 'W E How' and inscribed
watercolour and bodycolour
25.4 x 17.8 cm. (10 x 7 in.)

Artist or Maker

Walter Ernest How

Notes

Walter Ernest How joined the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1916 lead by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton as able seaman in 'Endurance'. After the ship was crushed in the pack ice of the Weddell Sea, he and his companions escaped in boats to Elephant Island. A party led by Shackleton made the epic journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia to seek help and in August 1916, How and the remaining members of the expedition were rescued.

Auction Details

Travel and Topographical Pictures

Bonhams

May 10, 2005, 12:00 AM EST

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK

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