A landmark of Canadiana rediscovered in an attic
Recently found in a Norfolk attic, a full set of Canadian scenes by the military artist and topographical draughtsman Major General James Pattison Cockburn (1779-1847) sold for £130,000 at Forum Auctions (plus 25% buyer’s premium).
Twelve hand-coloured elephant folio aquatints – six of Quebec City and six of Niagara Falls – make…