17th Apr, 2019 12:00
British & Continental Pictures & Prints
238
WILLIAM MONK (1863-1937)
WILLIAM MONK (1863-1937)
VIEW OF THE TEMPORARY CENOTAPH IN WHITEHALL (1920)
etching
framed
Taken from Monk's Calendar for 1920, The Cenotaph, Whitehall. London. Published by W. Monk. Drawn, Etched and Printed by W. Monk at 118, New Bond Street, W.1. The Calendar was published annually, with a distinctive London view. This representation of the Cenotaph shows the temporary wood and plaster monument that was erected for the Peace Celebrations on 19 July, 1919 and taken down in January 1920. The permanent stone cenotaph was unveiled on 11 November, 1920. Around 100 copies of each calendar were produced, making the prints rare.
Provenance: Dr Alan Borg C.B.E.
Sold for £320
WILLIAM MONK (1863-1937)
VIEW OF THE TEMPORARY CENOTAPH IN WHITEHALL (1920)
etching
framed
Taken from Monk's Calendar for 1920, The Cenotaph, Whitehall. London. Published by W. Monk. Drawn, Etched and Printed by W. Monk at 118, New Bond Street, W.1. The Calendar was published annually, with a distinctive London view. This representation of the Cenotaph shows the temporary wood and plaster monument that was erected for the Peace Celebrations on 19 July, 1919 and taken down in January 1920. The permanent stone cenotaph was unveiled on 11 November, 1920. Around 100 copies of each calendar were produced, making the prints rare.
Provenance: Dr Alan Borg C.B.E.
Auction: British & Continental Pictures & Prints, 17th Apr, 2019
