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William Lionel Wyllie, Loss of HMS Pathfinder, September 5th 1914

William Lionel Wyllie

British · 1851–1931 · Painter, Printmaker

William Lionel Wyllie, also known as W. L. Wyllie, was a prolific English painter of maritime themes in both oils and watercolours. He has been described as "the most… (Wikipedia)

ZAR 323,470≈ $16,901≈ £13,942≈ €15,981Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumWork-a-Day EnglandStrauss & Co258lots offered2003–2026years recorded95%sold (241)$245Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Work-a-Day England by William Lionel Wyllie, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2023Work-a-Day EnglandStrauss & Co · ZAR 323,470≈ $16,901≈ £13,942≈ €15,981Sign up to see
  2. The flowing river winds past by William Lionel Wyllie, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2026The flowing river winds pastDreweatts · £12,000≈ $16,058≈ €13,917Sign up to see
  3. HMS Victory by William Lionel Wyllie, watercolour, sold Jun 2025HMS VictoryToovey's · £3,800≈ $5,126≈ €4,483Sign up to see

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  1. View of the Tower of London across the River Thames by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching, sold Jun 2013
    View of the Tower of London across the River Thames
    Etching
    17.5cm x 39cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 66
    £360≈ $563≈ €424HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  2. A Stiff Breeze by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching, sold Apr 2013
    A Stiff Breeze
    Etching
    35.5cm x 47cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 21
    £110≈ $168≈ €128HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  3. H.M.S. Victory at Portsmouth by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching, sold Mar 2013
    H.M.S. Victory at Portsmouth
    Etching
    36.5cm x 26cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 118
    £700≈ $1,060≈ €819HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  4. The High Level Bridge viewed from the Tyne, Newcastle by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching, sold Mar 2013
    The High Level Bridge viewed from the Tyne, Newcastle
    Etching
    24cm x 40cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 79
    £400≈ $605≈ €468HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  5. Southwark Bridge by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching with aquatint, sold Mar 2013
    Southwark Bridge
    Etching
    18cm x 38cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 80
    £380≈ $575≈ €444HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  6. London Bridge by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching, sold Mar 2013
    London Bridge
    Etching
    14.5cm x 34.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 81
    £320≈ $484≈ €374HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  7. Fishing Luggers, Dover by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching, sold Jan 2013
    Fishing Luggers, Dover
    Etching
    31cm x 46cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 34
    £180≈ $285≈ €214HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  8. Extensive View of the River Medway by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching, sold Jan 2013
    Extensive View of the River Medway
    Etching
    26.5cm x 46cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 79
    £85≈ $135≈ €101HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  9. Looking East from Tower Bridge by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching, sold Sep 2012
    Looking East from Tower Bridge
    Etching
    18.5cm x 39.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 1
    £300≈ $483≈ €374HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  10. The River Thames from above Greenwich by William Lionel Wyllie, monochrome etching, sold Sep 2012
    The River Thames from above Greenwich
    Etching
    23.5cm x 38cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 2
    £260≈ $418≈ €324HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
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About William Lionel Wyllie

William Lionel Wyllie, also known as W. L. Wyllie, was a prolific English painter of maritime themes in both oils and watercolours. He has been described as "the most distinguished marine artist of his day." His work is in the Tate, the Royal Academy, the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and many other institutions around the world.

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In museum collections

  • William Lionel Wyllie, Loss of HMS Pathfinder, September 5th 1914Loss of HMS Pathfinder, September 5th 1914
    Imperial War Museum London · Public domain
  • William Lionel Wyllie, Storm and Sunshine: A Battle with the ElementsStorm and Sunshine: A Battle with the Elements, 1885
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain
  • William Lionel Wyllie, 'Well Done "Condor"': The Bombardment of Alexandria'Well Done "Condor"': The Bombardment of Alexandria, 1883
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain
  • William Lionel Wyllie, The 'Teutonic' leaving LiverpoolThe 'Teutonic' leaving Liverpool, 1889
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain

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