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Lot 520

John Cyril Harrison, British 1898-1985-  A covey of grouse;  pencil and watercolour heightened...

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Lot 520

John Cyril Harrison, 
British 1898-1985- 
A covey of grouse; 
pencil and watercolour heightened...

Price Realised: £577

Estimate: £300 - £500

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

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Lot 520

Description

John Cyril Harrison, 
British 1898-1985- 

A covey of grouse; 

pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper, signed 'J.C. Harrison' (lower right), 41.7 x 56 cm. ARR. 

Provenance: 
with The Keyser Gallery at Farlow's, London. 
Private Collection, UK. 

Note: 
Harrison was a prolific painter of ornithological subjects, with his tendency to depict birds in flight imparting his works with a striking sense of movement and vitality. Harrison's works were often informed by his extensive travels, particularly his journeys to Scotland, where he regularly went with his friend, the naturalist Seton Gordon (1886-1977), in order to study golden eagles. Harrison's illustrations of these birds can be seen in Seton Gordon's 'Days with the Golden Eagle' of 1927. 

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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