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Description:
Eric Erskine Campbell Tufnell (British, 1888-1978)
St. George. Straits of Sunda. Signed l.r., titled l.l. Watercolor on paperboard, 15 x 21 1/4 in., in a 20th century molded wood frame. Condition: Abrasions u.c.
Note: An inscription on the backing paper reads: "On this ship 'St George' Mary Sophia Rosher was born. July 29, 1833, bound for India. She was Joan's great grandmother."
Estimate $250-350
The work is taped around the edges to the mat.
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