The Press Art Collection Saturday, 3 October 2026 / 11:00 am start
Walter Bowring - 'Jottings At The Conversazione', Ink & Mixed Media on Board (1901)
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Lot Details
Walter Bowring (1874- 1931) 'Jottings At The Conversazione' Ink & Mixed Media on Board Signed bottom right on recto Title and dated '11.05.01' on verso 287 x 463mm 'The Press' private archive of Walter Bowring Additional Information: Unframed with drawn border and sketches/notes around border. Marked and Ink stained border, with rough edges on card, including graphite transfer. In a worn condition with no implications to image drawn. Embossed on top left corner by 'Goodall's Bristol Boards' A series of sketches from the luncheon and conversazione held in honour of the returned contingents from the Boer War on 11 May, 1901. The luncheon and conversazione was of great importance, with various dignitaries including Christchurch Mayor Arthur Rhodes and Richard Seddon in attendance. As both an artistic creation and a historical document, the work serves as an important resource for the study of regional history.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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