Lot #321 - Two sketch books
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:April 2016 Antique & Art Auction
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Sale Date:19 Apr 2016 ~ 9.30am (NZ time)
19 Apr 2016 ~ 5pm (NZ time) -
Lot #:321
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Lot Description:Two sketch books
one inscribed: ‘George Alexander --(?) Adjt. Hussara Battalion, Simlah 1860. Killed in Action Umbeylah Pass October 1863’. The Hazara Battalion or the 5th Gurkha Rifles participated in the Ambela Campaign of the North West Frontier, presumably the owner was a friend of Francis Brodie who was stationed in Kashmir. The larger album contains twelve amateur watercolour sketches of military actions, etc. The smaller contains a mix of military and civilian sketches. -
Provenance:Estate of Rena Frances Brodie
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Notes:The lot is from the Estate of Rena Frances Brodie are associated with Capt. Francis Brodie, born Scotland, served with the 71st (Highland) Light Infantry (Lieut.), died at his home at Lake St John, Remuera,1916, Auckland Town Clerk 1870s, an awardee of 400 acres under the Military Settlers Act 1889.
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Estimate:NZ$300 - 300
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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