Sir John Lavery’s celebrated depiction of the 1919 Victory Parade through Admiralty Arch in London is one of two First World War paintings at Sotheby’s sale of British and Irish art in London on December 10. Lavery’s depiction of the celebrations in London on July 19, 1919 to mark the ending of the Great War is estimated at £300,000-500,000. A painting by Sir Alfred Munnings’ records the activities of Canadian soldiers in France. Lavery captures the jubilant mood of the march, while Munnings captures a more solitary moment, a single Canadian soldier with two saddled horses. A patrol in France is estimated at £150,000-250,000.
Sir John Lavery – Admiralty Arch, 19th July 1919 UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
Sir Alfred Munnings – A Patrol in France. UPDATE: THIS MADE £158,500