W. L. Iddes (19th century)
Lot 42

W. L. Iddes (19th century)

A steam yacht and a racing schooner off the Needles

Closed20 January 2013

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GBP 1,875

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W. L. Iddes (19th century)
A steam yacht and a racing schooner off the Needles
signed 'W.L. Iddes' (lower left)
oil on canvas
19 x 34 in. (48.3 x 86.5 cm.)

Specialist note

The lighthouse that stands at the end of the characteristic rock formation was built in 1859. This area off the coast of the Isle of Wight takes its name after a needle-like form, also called Lot's Wife, which used to stand amongst the rocks. It collapsed in a storm in the 18th century but the name of the area still remains.