Rare Alfred Wainwright drawing of Lake District fell offered for £10,000
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:19 · Archive
A signed pen-and-ink drawing by Alfred Wainwright titled Low Fell, from Lanthwaite Hill, is being sold on eBay for £10,000.
A rare Alfred Wainwright drawing has gone on sale on eBay for £10,000. The signed pen-and-ink artwork titled Low Fell, from Lanthwaite Hill, depicts one of the Lake District's western fells. It is being offered by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, which describes it as an original, one-of-a-kind work. Mounted and framed, the drawing measures 47.2cm by 52cm.
Wainwright was a celebrated Lakeland author and illustrator whose detailed drawings and handwritten guides shaped the modern image of fellwalking in the area. His distinctive style helped make his guidebooks famous among generations of walkers, and many still use his books decades after their first publication.
The drawing's appearance on the open market could attract collectors of Lakeland memorabilia, fine art enthusiasts and Wainwright followers.
How it is being reported
- Rare Alfred Wainwright drawing goes on sale online for £10,000Rare Alfred Wainwright drawing of Low Fell, from Lanthwaite Hill, goes on sale on eBay for £10,000, attracting Lake District art collectors and fellwalkers.News & Star · 11 Oct, 05:00
- Rare Alfred Wainwright drawing goes on sale online for £10,000Rare Alfred Wainwright drawing of Low Fell, from Lanthwaite Hill, goes on sale on eBay for £10,000, attracting Lake District art collectors and fellwalkers.Westmorland Gazette · 11 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Alfred Wainwright · Lake District · Low Fell · Lanthwaite Hill · Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
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