The Press Art Collection Saturday, 3 October 2026 / 11:00 am start
Walter Bowring - Lightning Sketches At Riccarton Park Raceway P2, Ink on Board (1901)
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Lot Details
Walter Bowring (1874-1931) Lightning Sketches At Riccarton Park Raceway P2 (1901) Ink on board Signed bottom right 458 x 247mm The Press' private archive of Walter Bowring Additional Information: Unframed, Marked and Ink stained border, with rough edges on board, including graphite transfer. In a worn condition with no implications to image drawn. Includes images cut and pasted. As both an artistic creation and a historical document, the work serves as an important resource for the study of regional history.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.
