E. Blampied, `The Speech of the Evening`, etching, 1931, 27 x 27cm. £400-600
A remarkable selection of etchings, watercolours and oil paintings by three exceptional draughtsmen will be offered in Lawrences’ first major auction of the autumn season at Crewkerne.
The sale, consigned from several private collections amassed since the late 1960’s, comprises 330 masterpieces by William Wyllie (1851-1931), William Walcot (1874-1943) and Edmund Blampied (1886-1966).
In total, there are 185 works by Wyllie (estimates range from £120-over £15000); 67 by Walcot (£150-£3500); and 77 by Blampied (£150-£7000)
The sale will be on 24 September (viewing from 20 September, online from 10 September www.lawrences.co.uk). Catalogues, including brief artists’ biographies and illustrations of every lot, are £10 by post.
