Hubert Paton, Waller (1863-1940)
Two sketch books
£300
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: Day One: 24 February 2021 | From 10:00
Description
the first 10 x 14cm, containing 19 simple pencil sketches, mostly Scottish scenes, several dated 1882, in an album signed "Hubert Waller Paton / 14 George Square / Edinburgh" to the paste-down endpaper; the second 9 x 13cm, with 11 simple sketches including scenery and people, dated 1925 (2)
Footnote
Provenance: Waller Hubert Paton, thence by descent. Waller Hubert Paton was a sculptor and son of the artist, Waller Hugh Paton. The first album seems to have been sketched by a young Waller Hubert Paton, whilst he was still residing at the family home at 14 George Square, Edinburgh