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Lot 326

Feliks Topolski RA, Polish/British 1907–1989 - HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. 1965;

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Lot 326

Feliks Topolski RA, 
Polish/British 1907–1989 - 
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. 1965;

Price Realised: £1,181

Estimate: £700 - £900

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (31.2% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 326

Description

Feliks Topolski RA, 
Polish/British 1907–1989 - 

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. 1965;

gouache and charcoal on paper, signed, titled and dated lower right 'Feliks Topolski HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 65', 49 x 33.7 cm (ARR) 

Note: 
an oil on canvas study, painted in the same year, recently sold in London for £12,500. Both the present lot and the oil were studies for an official portrait commissioned by Prince Philip, which later hung in Windsor Castle. London Life magazine covered of the making of the Royal Portrait in their 7th May 1966 edition.

The artist also created a large-scale mural to commemorate the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, commissioned by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. 

Buyer's Premium

The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.
(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.

It applies to lots with hammer value over £1,000 as follows:
0 to £50,000 - 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 - 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 - 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 - 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
ARR is capped at £12,500

Please note ARR is calculated in euros. Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.

Export of goods

Buyers intending to export goods should ascertain whether an export licence is required before bidding. Export licences are issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. Details can be found on the ACE website www.artscouncil.org.uk or by phoning ACE on 020 7973 5188. The need for import licences varies from country to country and you should acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and provisions before bidding. The refusal of any such licences shall not permit the cancelling of any sale nor allow any delay in making full payment for the lot.

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