$100
English, early 20th century. "At Bay", hand colored engraving after the drawing by Richard Caton Woodville, Jr. (English, 1856–1927), signed in plate lower left "R. C. Woodville". Engraving depicts an English solder during the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 as he fends off an approaching battalion of Zulu warriors. Spears fly through the air at him as he stands ready with a sword in his right hand. Inscribed below image center "At Bay: Drawn by R. C. Woodville". Framed 27.5" x 21.5", unframed sight size 13.5" x 19.5".

Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-01-03