William Nicholson still-life doubles top estimate at west London auction
A still-life by Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949) that appeared in the final sale of the year at Olympia Auctions (25% buyer’s premium) “generated ripples of excitement among private collectors and the trade alike” according to the West London saleroom.
The 2ft 6in x 2ft 1in (76 x 63.5cm) oil on canvas had strong appeal on a variety of counts. It dat…