February 2006 Online Auction
Lot 204. "His Majesty's Ship "Royal William" 100 guns, built in 1696 sailing past the old Fortifications & Sally Port of Portsmouth Harbor". Hand colored engraving on paper, signed "Harold Wyllie" on the lower left corner. The print was published in London, on April 25th, 1927 by Robert Dunthorne & Son Ltd. 5 Vigo St. W. Framed under glass; matted. Image size approx. 8-3/4" x 15-3/4", framed overall approx. 17-3/8" x 23-5/8". Harold Wyllie was a son of famous artist W.L. Wyllie, who specialized in marine etchings. Harold Wyllie was born in London, England, and his father was one of his teachers. Harold fought in South Africa and France.
250.00/350.00 Sold $92.00