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Sir David Wilkie — The Death of Sir Philip Sidney
Sir David Wilkie

The Death of Sir Philip Sidney

Sir David Wilkie's oil on panel depicts the historical death of Sir Philip Sidney, a celebrated military and literary figure. The work captures a moment of historical significance with dramatic intensity characteristic of Wilkie's narrative paintings.

Medium
oil on panel
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Collector, Dealer, Connoisseur: The Vision of Richard L. Feigen

October 18, 2021

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Lot 35

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Sir David Wilkie, The Death of Sir Philip Sidney

Sir David Wilkie's oil on panel depicts the historical death of Sir Philip Sidney, a celebrated military and literary figure. The work captures a moment of historical significance with dramatic intensity characteristic of Wilkie's narrative paintings.

Medium
oil on panel
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Dramatic, Wilkie, Military, Historical, Death, Oil On Panel, Narrative, Philip Sidney, British

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