The $37,000 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 'ghost' painting
SOURCE: Paul Frasier Collectibles (5-12-10)
A painting inspired by the psychic spirits of dead soldiers and bought by a grieving Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who lost a son in WW1 will auction as part of the Owston Collection in Sydney.
Bonhams' sale will take place on June 25-26.
The painting by William Francis (Will) Longstaff (Australian, 1879-1953) titled 'The Rearguard (The spirit of ANZAC)' is a huge oil on canvas measuring 53 9/16 x 106 5/16 inches.
The piece is estimated to sell for A$20,000-40,000 (over US$37,000). Sir Arthur Conan Doyle purchased the painting directly from the artist for his own collection, 1928....
Bonhams' sale will take place on June 25-26.
The painting by William Francis (Will) Longstaff (Australian, 1879-1953) titled 'The Rearguard (The spirit of ANZAC)' is a huge oil on canvas measuring 53 9/16 x 106 5/16 inches.
The piece is estimated to sell for A$20,000-40,000 (over US$37,000). Sir Arthur Conan Doyle purchased the painting directly from the artist for his own collection, 1928....
Source:
Paul Frasier Collectibles
Source URL:
http://www.paulfrasercollectibles.com/section.asp?catid=72&docid=2858
Date:
5-12-10
