~ The Paintbox Of Noted Maritime Artist William Lionel Wyllie 1851-1931 ~
We often deal in this eminent artists art work – his oils, watercolours and etchings – but this is his one-off paintbox.
The case is of mahogany and is named W L Wyllie under the top recessed handle.
Inside are an unused canvas, a mixing palette and 6 paint brushes.
~ William Lionel Wyllie ~
William Lionel Wyllie (5 July 1851 – 6 April 1931) also known as W L Wyllie was a prolific English painter of maritime themes in both oils and watercolours. He has been described as “the most distinguished marine artist of his day.”His work is in the Tate, the Royal Academy, the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and many other institutions around the world.
~ Dimensions ~
The case is 39.5 cm (15.5 inches) wide by 29.5 cm (11.5 inches) deep by 12.5 cm (5 inches) tall. It weighs 3.05 Kg.
~ Condition ~
All in good but used order. There is no key.