The Press Art Collection Saturday, 3 October 2026 / 11:00 am start

Walter Bowring - Fight At Port Arthur, Ink & Gouache on Board


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Lot Details

Walter Bowring (1874-1931) Fight at Port Arthur Ink & Gouache on board Unsigned & Undated 457 x 410mm The Press' private archive of Walter Bowring Additional Information: Unframed with drawn border and sketches/notes around border. Marked and Ink stained, with rough edges on card and foxing. Including graphite transfer. In a worn aged condition. Embossed impression on bottom left corner from 'Goodall's Bristol Boards' As both an artistic creation and a historical document, the work serves as an important resource for the study of regional history. Images can be directly connected to contemporary reporting in The Press, enhancing their significance when viewed in conjunction with written primary sources. Above all, each piece stands as an engaging and accessible record of its time, inviting collectors and the wider public alike to explore and appreciate Canterbury’s heritage, while reflecting the vital role of the Press in documenting Christchurch during a period of transition and renewal.

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