Lot 2

Albert Edward D G Stirling-Brown (act. 1896-1931): "Rifle Grenade"

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Oil on canvas, signed 'G. Stirling-Brown' lower right, titled lower left, with the Windsor & Newton inkstamp on the reverse.

16 x 20 in., 21 1/2 x 25 in. (frame).

Note: This painting, along with Stirling-Brown's "Pet Dog"  were displayed in the library of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's home. Towards the end of his life, the Duke moved both paintings into his bedroom. 

Condition

Craquelure and surface soiling. Otherwise in good condition.

Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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The Duke and Duchess of Windsor; Sold Sotheby's, NY, September 11-19, 1997, Lot 1338.