Percy B. Hickling (1876-1951) - Signed Pen and Ink Drawing The Diamond Necklace

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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.

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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
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