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Percy B. Hickling (1876-1951) - Signed Pen and Ink Drawing The Diamond Necklace
Description
A fine pen and ink illustration by Percy Hickling. This piece depicts a lady being given a diamond necklace by a potential suitor. Signed to the lower right and well presented in a white mount and gilt frame.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including discolouration and some vertical cracking to the board.
Size
25 x 18cm (9.8" x 7.1")
Collection Information
Well known for his illustration work in particular with Arthur Cohen Doyle in the Sherlock Holmes short story 'The Adventures of Bruce Partington' and his cover for Lewis Carrols 'Through the Looking Glass'. Hickling was also a prominent illustrator for magazines The Sphere, The Graphic and The Strand.
Artist Biography
Cartoonist and illustrator, Percy Bell Hickling was born in Nottingham but raised in Knighton, in mid-Wales. He became an illustrator, mainly working with children books however he was also a prominent illustrator for magazines of the time.
| SKU | rk491 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Percy B. Hickling (1876-1951) |
| Date | Early 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 25 x 18cm |
| Medium | Pen and Ink |
| Style | Illustration Art |
| Subject | Genre Scene |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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