Lot #529 - UNKNOWN SOLDIER/ARTIST WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR - A pair of pen and watercolour illustrations titled “Ocean Islanders 1941” and “Ocean Islanders 1946”
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial
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Sale Date:26 May 2019 ~ 12noon (AEST)
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Lot #:529
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Lot Description:UNKNOWN SOLDIER/ARTIST WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR - A pair of pen and watercolour illustrations titled “Ocean Islanders 1941” and “Ocean Islanders 1946”
The first image depicts two lovely young island girls (“Taken shortly after a garrison of Australian soldiers had landed there.”) The second image, shows “mamma” surrounded by “her little brood” and wearing an Australian flag and an Australian slouch hat (“It will be noticed that contact with Australian soldiers has influenced their culture.”), each approx. 23 x 29cm. (2) -
Estimate:A$400 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
