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Live Auction

THE GOLF SALE Fine & Decorative Arts

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 02:00PM EDT - Thu, Mar 30, 2017 02:00PM EDT
Lot 41

WILLIAM E. PIMM (1863-1952): LAIDLAW PURVES, PUTTING

Estimate: $500 - $800
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$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
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$100,000 $5,000
Oil on canvas, signed 'William E. Pimm' lower right. 15 1/4 x 23 in. (sight), 21 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (frame). Note: Purves (1843-1918) was a doctor by profession but lived for golf. He helped establish the Royal Wimbledon and Royal St. George's clubs. He was also a champion of ladies golf, helping to form the Lady's Golf Union with Issette Pearson. He won his final golf trophy at age 71, playing with a handicap of three. Condition: In very good condition. Framed under glass. Not examined out of frame.,