Live Auction 553020th Century British Art
John Piper, C.H. (1903-1992)
Lot 110

John Piper, C.H. (1903-1992)

A view of Hurst Castle, Hampshire

Closed15 July 2010

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GBP 9,375

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John Piper, C.H. (1903-1992)
A view of Hurst Castle, Hampshire
signed 'John Piper' (lower left), dedicated 'Ken Higgins/with best wishes/& thanks' (lower right)
pencil, ink, gouache, pastel and oil
7¼ x 9 in. (18.5 x 22.8 cm.)

Specialist note

Hurst Castle was built by Henry VIII as one of a chain of coastal fortresses and was completed in 1544. During World War II, Hurst was manned with coastal gun batteries and searchlights.