Live Auction 7613Harewood: The Attic sale
Charles Whymper, R.I. (1853-1941)
Lot 1238

Charles Whymper, R.I. (1853-1941)

The Prince of Wales' Pheasant

Closed9 December 2012

Price Realised

GBP 1,062

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Charles Whymper, R.I. (1853-1941)
The Prince of Wales' Pheasant
signed 'C. Whymper' (lower left) and inscribed 'The Prince of Wales'/Pheasant' (lower right)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour
5 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (13.7 x 21.9 cm.)

A gift to George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood (1923-2011), when styled Viscount Lascelles, and by descent at Harewood House, Yorkshire.

Specialist note

George Lascelles was the first grandchild of King George V and Queen Mary, who stood as sponsors at his christening. He served as a Page at the coronation of his uncle, King George VI, in May 1937.