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Tristram Hillier R.A. (British, 1905-1983) Ship Propulsion 42 x 49 cm. (16 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.) (image); 45.7 x 55.8 cm. (18 x 22 in.) (sheet) image 1
Tristram Hillier R.A. (British, 1905-1983) Ship Propulsion 42 x 49 cm. (16 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.) (image); 45.7 x 55.8 cm. (18 x 22 in.) (sheet) image 2
Tristram Hillier R.A. (British, 1905-1983) Ship Propulsion 42 x 49 cm. (16 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.) (image); 45.7 x 55.8 cm. (18 x 22 in.) (sheet) image 3
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Tristram Hillier R.A.
(British, 1905-1983)
Ship Propulsion 42 x 49 cm. (16 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.) (image);
45.7 x 55.8 cm. (18 x 22 in.) (sheet)

Ending from 1 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, New Bond Street

£2,500 - £3,500

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Tristram Hillier R.A. (British, 1905-1983)

Ship Propulsion
signed and dated 'Hillier 1950' (lower right)
pencil
42 x 49 cm. (16 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.) (image);
45.7 x 55.8 cm. (18 x 22 in.) (sheet)

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Provenance
The Artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, U.K.

Exhibited
Bradford, Bradford Art Gallery and Museum, A Timeless Journey; Tristram Hillier R.A. 1905-1983, 11 June-31 July 1983, cat.no.94 (as Untitled - Sail, Paddle and Propeller); this exhibition travelled to London, Royal Academy of Arts, 13 August-18 September; Hull, Ferens Art Gallery, 24 September-30 October and Preston, Harris Museum and Art Gallery, 19 November-17 December 1983

Literature
Jenny Pery, Painter Pilgrim, The Art and Life of Tristram Hillier, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 2008, p.116, pl.96 (ill.b&w)

Hillier's composition Ship Propulsion is the design for a large-scale mural proposed for the 1951 Festival of Britain's The Sea and Ships pavilion. Hillier also executed an easel painting of the same subject, which is on long term loan to Pallant House Gallery, Chichester.

The Estate of Tristram Hillier is preparing a forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist's paintings and would like to hear from owners of the artist's works. Please write to The Estate of Tristram Hillier, c/o Modern British and Irish Art, Bonhams, 101 New Bond St, London, W1S 1SR or email [email protected]

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