Highland Drove, the 2ft 5in by
4ft 1in (74cm x 1.24m) canvas, right, offered in Bristol, was signed and dated 1902, and came from the
private effects of a Weston-Super-Mare hotelier.
Specialist-in-charge David Rees said the picture was in “immaculate and original” condition, adding: “As far as I’m aware the canvas had always been under glass which would explain the wonderful condition.” The Highland subject matter attracted a smattering of Scottish dealers but, against a £4500-6000 estimate, the picture was taken up by the West Country trade at £10,400 hammer.
Highlands near high point
ON July 23 Bristol Auction Rooms (15% buyer’s premium) took the second highest price at auction for an oil by Hampshire artist Henry Garland (1854-1900). Back in December 1998 Bonhams Knightsbridge took a premium- inclusive £12,650 for the 3ft 4in by 5ft 7in (1.02 x 1.70m) oil Village Gossips.
