"Pictures By Sir Noel Coward" 1988 Christie's London
$75
[51] pp.
w/ 34 lots
Christie's London
1988
10" x 7 7/8"
Fine
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The February 18, 1988 auction at Christie's in London featured 34 paintings by Sir Noël Coward, selling on behalf of the Noël Coward Trust for a total of £786,000.
Auction Details
Date: Thursday, 18 February 1988
Location: Christie, Manson & Woods, London
Number of Lots: 34 total lots (Lots 1–28 sold on behalf of the Noël Coward Trust)
Catalogue: 51-page softcover publication featuring an introduction by Sheridan Morley and a poem by Coward
About the Artwork
Style: Colorful, theatrical, and naïve watercolor and oil views capturing his homes in England, Switzerland, and Jamaica.
Technique: Because he had an allergy to turpentine, Coward wore gloves while painting and utilized casein as a medium.
Notable Prominence: This landmark sale brought public attention to his hidden talent as a visual artist, accompanied by the release of Sheridan Morley’s book Out in the Midday Sun: The Paintings of Noël Coward