21st Sep, 2022 10:00

The Fine Sale

 
Lot 62
 

62

Philip H. Curran, 1865

Anglo-Indian watercolours of a bungalow at Mahim, Bombay, India
two with loose labels to the backing board inscribed 'Government Bungalow / Mahim / near Bombay / In the occupation of / Philip H Curran Esq / Garden Front'; 'Government Bungalow / Mahim / near Bombay / In the occupation of / Philip H Curran Esq / From the Beach' and a third label inscribed 'Mrs and Mr F. G. Chesswright / five drawings of the Bungalow / from their affectionate son, Philip H Curran / 1st June 1865 / Bombay'
watercolour on paper
17 x 22cm (4)

Provenance:
By repute from a descendent of John Philpot Curran (1750-1817)

It would appear that the drawings in this lot were sent from India to the artist's wife, Sophia's, (née Chesswright) parents.

Sold for £260


 

Auction: The Fine Sale, 21st Sep, 2022

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