Oil Paintings, Watercolours, Prints Miniatures & Books - 2nd December 2009

Lot 277

Sir William Orpen (Irish 1878-1931) Studies for The Play Scene in Hamlet Two

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £750

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Description

Sir William Orpen (Irish 1878-1931) Studies for The Play Scene in Hamlet Two, one pen, ink and wash, one grisaille watercolour 11 x 16cm; 4¼ x 6¼in and approx. 14 x 19cm; 5½ x 7½in These sketches were made by Orpen for his prize winning composition in 1899 at the Slade School of Art (2)