LOUIE BLERIOT CROSSING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL FLIGHT OIL PAINTING.
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Starting Bid:
$230.00
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #202 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1553 in auction 202
Item Description
15-7/8x19.75" superb painting shows Bleriot's plane in air about to land in England as men waving French and English flags rush to greet him with White Cliffs of Dover and castle in bkg. On July 25,1909 Bleriot was the first aviator to fly across the English Channel. Painting is signed at lower right K. Rodko. Konstantin Rodko was born in 1908 and was a Latvian refugee to America in 1950. He painted full time from the 1970s to 1993 and was a popular fixture in Greenwich Village during that time. Canvas has bit of wear along left and right sides with some dust soil at top. Will frame to Fine appearance. Well executed. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)
Review your bid and press the Confirm Your Bid button below. Important: By confirming your bid, you are agreeing to purchase the item listed below if you are the winning bidder.
You haven't placed any bids.
