Painting of 19th century ship that encountered sea monsters and pirates sells in the Cotswolds after 40 years off the market
A huge painting of HMS Daedalus by Bristol artist Arthur Wilde Parsons (1854-1931) was a highlight at last week’s Cotswolds Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair where is sold for £12,500.
Measuring 5ft 7in (1.7m) wide, the 1910 oil on canvas was offered for the first time in 40 years by …