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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 13, 2013 02:00 PMCalender
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Eric Erskine Campbell Tufnell (British, 1888-1978) St. George. Straits of Sunda.

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$96$80
Auction: Discovery - 2686MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 14, 2013 10:00AM

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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Keywords

Eric Erskine Campbell Tufnell, Mary Sophia Rosher, India, Joan