Lot 522
TERENCE CUNEO (BRITISH 1907-1996) §
MALLARD
Auction: Five Centuries Day Two | Thurs 12th November | Lots 323 to 580
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
Description
Signed and dated June '87, oil on canvas
Dimensions
61cm x 91cm (24in x 36in)
Footnote
On 3 July 1938, the A4 class Mallard was recorded travelling at 126mph breaking the World Speed Record for steam locomotives. This record remains unbroken today and the locomotive is now part of the National Collection and held at the National Railway Museum in York.
Please note that this lot is offered together with a commemorative plaque recording the World Speed Record for this train in 1938, number 11 of 250.