Lot 43
STANLEY CURSITER C.B.E., R.S.A., R.S.W (SCOTTISH 1887-1976) §
TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE - H.M.T. HAMLET
Auction: Interiors: The Summer Sale
£813
Description
Oil on panel, roundel
Dimensions
44cm x 44cm (17in x 17in)
Footnote
Note:
This roundel was probably a playful homage from Cursiter to his nephew, captain of the anti-submarine trawler H.M.S. Hamlet. Quoting Polonius's famous words, the icon-styled portrait was probably meant as a good wish present to his nephew while away at sea.