12th Jul, 2025 9:30 GMT/BST

British, European & Sporting Art

 
Lot 1002
 

1002

James Abbott McNeil Whistler RBA (1834-1903)
“Billingsgate”
Drypoint etching, 14.5cm by 22cm

Believed to be the 8th state, probably the 1880 edition

Sold for £220
Estimated at £250 - £350


 

Auction: British, European & Sporting Art, 12th Jul, 2025

A rare group of vibrant British Impressionist paintings relating to the flourishing artistic communities at Staithes and Fylingdales in North Yorkshire, are up for auction in the British, European and Sporting Art Sale. Having the been in the hands of the same family since their execution, the collection comprises works by renowned artists Florence Hess and her mentor Mark Senior. Learn more

Further highlights of the sale will include works by Charles Spencelayh, Cecil Kennedy and Jan Spohler and sporting art by Archibald Thorburn and Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe.

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Sunday 6th July - Thursday 10th July 11am-3pm, Friday 11th July 8am-3pm, and morning of the sale from 8am

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