EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBLionel D. R. Edwards (British 1878-1966)
About Seller
65 Sharp Street
Hingham, MA 02043
United States
Copley Fine Art Auctions is the world's leading American sporting art auction company. Located in Hingham, MA, Copley specializes in antique decoys and 19th- and 20th-century American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Principal Stephen O'Brien Jr., a fourth-generation sportsman with a refined colle...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
About Auction
LiveFeb 12, 2015 - Feb 13, 2015
Copley Fine Art Auctions cinnie@copleyart.com
View Full Catalog (564)
- Lot Description
Fox Hunt Scene
signed "Lionel. Edwards" lower left
oil on canvas, 20 by 24 in.
Christie's inventory tag affixed to backLionel Edwards was a British artist who specialized in equine art and field sport depictions. He and his wife were avid fox hunters, and Edwards spent much of his childhood in Wales pursuing outdoor sport. He trained at art schools in London, including the Heatherly School of Fine Art. During World War I he served as a remount purchasing officer, acquiring and training horses for the army, as did his contemporary equine artist Sir Alfred Munnings. Edwards illustrated an edition of Anna Sewell’s "Black Beauty," and his illustrations appeared in the pages of "Punch," "Country Life," and other leading British publications. He is best known for his hunting scenes and depictions of British country life, which he knew intimately.
Provenance: Purchased at Christie's, circa 1994Private Collection, New York
- Shipping Info
-
Shipping info
Copley Fine Art Auctions does not handle the shipping of any items. Shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Once your payment has cleared, and we have received your authorized shipping release form items may be released for shipment. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items. Buyers should allow up to four weeks for shipment.PLEASE BE AWARE THAT INTERNET BIDDERS MAY NOT PICK UP THEIR ITEMS AT THE SALE SITE. ITEMS CAN BE PICKED UP BY APPOINTMENT OR SHIPPED STARTING FIVE DAYS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE SALE
-
- Buyer's Premium
