A 5ft by 8ft painting commissioned for the British Legion by the son of a German Jew who fled Nazi Germany and was helped by the British Legion joins a number of fine paintings and prints in Unique Auctions Wednesday 5th June Fine Antiques & Collectors sale.
The inspiration for the piece included the Joan Baez song Where Have All the Young Men Gone, and the study of poppies in the historical and allegorical representation of flora. The significance of public awareness linking poppies and war
The haunting imagery of 13 soldiers crossing over from life to death (becoming poppies) overlapping bombed buildings and debris, hands holding weapons, are just hinted at and need some time spent looking for, before they emerge, with the falling poppies completing the scene.
For more information on the painting Where Have All the Young Men Gone by Maggie Thompson please call Unique Auctions on 01522 690444.
A selection of images are pictured below.
Fine Antiques & Collectors Sale Wednesday 5th June
The Wednesday 5th June Fine Antiques & Collectors Sale starts at 10am. Viewing of items is from 7am on Wednesday 5th June. The sale will also be available online for bidding through the Sale Room. Click here to register.
About Unique Auctions
Unique Auctions are one of Lincolnshire’s leading Auction Houses offering a range of regular Antique & Collectors sales. Unique Auctions handle every aspect of probate, house, agricultural, commercial and industrial clearances.
For further information call UK +44 (0) 1522 690444 or visit https://www.unique-auctions.com
We are now accepting Railwayana, Railway Postcards, Railway Signs, Railway Models etc and other items for all future auctions.
