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Lot 121

Gill WATKISS (1938)Cornish Farm Gouache Signed 15.5 x 22cmA painted envelope addressed (faintly)

121Gill WATKISS (1938)Cornish Farm Gouache Signed 15.5 x 22cmA painted envelope addressed (faintly)
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Gill WATKISS (1938)Cornish Farm Gouache Signed 15.5 x 22cmA painted envelope addressed (faintly) to the artist's son, Master Julian Watkiss, with ...

Lot 122

Samuel John LAMORNA-BIRCH (1869-1955)Low Tide, St Ives HarbourOil on boardSigned Further signed

122Samuel John LAMORNA-BIRCH (1869-1955)Low Tide, St Ives HarbourOil on boardSigned Further signed
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Samuel John LAMORNA-BIRCH (1869-1955)Low Tide, St Ives HarbourOil on boardSigned Further signed and inscribed to verso32 x 40cmTogether with the o...

Lot 123

William BLACK (20th Century British)Boats off Shore Copper sculpture on painted wooden boardSigned

123William BLACK (20th Century British)Boats off Shore Copper sculpture on painted wooden boardSigned
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Boats off Shore Copper sculpture on painted wooden boardSigned and dated '6941 x 20cm ...[more]

Lot 124

William BLACK (20th Century British)Reclining Figure I Oxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed

124William BLACK (20th Century British)Reclining Figure I Oxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Reclining Figure I Oxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated Height 15.5cm, length 18cm ...[more]

Lot 125

William BLACK (20th Century British)Standing FormsOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and

125William BLACK (20th Century British)Standing FormsOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Standing FormsOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated '69Height 32cm ...[more]

Lot 126

William BLACK (20th Century British)EdenOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated '

126William BLACK (20th Century British)EdenOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated '
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William BLACK (20th Century British)EdenOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated '64Height 43cm ...[more]

Lot 127

William BLACK (20th Century British)Upright FormsOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and

127William BLACK (20th Century British)Upright FormsOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Upright FormsOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated '68Height 26cm ...[more]

Lot 128

William BLACK (20th Century British)Creatures in a LandscapeOxidised copper sculpture Indistinctly

128William BLACK (20th Century British)Creatures in a LandscapeOxidised copper sculpture Indistinctly
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Creatures in a LandscapeOxidised copper sculpture Indistinctly inscribed Height 19cm, width 18.5cm ...[more]

Lot 129

William BLACK (20th Century British)HawkOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated '

129William BLACK (20th Century British)HawkOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated '
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William BLACK (20th Century British)HawkOxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated '68Height 27cm ...[more]

Lot 130

William BLACK (20th Century British)Animal Forms & Standing Stones Oxidised copper sculpture on a

130William BLACK (20th Century British)Animal Forms & Standing Stones Oxidised copper sculpture on a
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Animal Forms & Standing Stones Oxidised copper sculpture on a wooden plinthSigned, inscribed and dated '66Heig...

Lot 131

William BLACK (20th Century British)Angelic Warrior Oxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed

131William BLACK (20th Century British)Angelic Warrior Oxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Angelic Warrior Oxidised copper sculpture Signed, inscribed and dated '68Height 27cm

Lot 132

William BLACK (20th Century British)Harbour at Twilight Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6951

132William BLACK (20th Century British)Harbour at Twilight Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6951
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Harbour at Twilight Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6951 x 87cm ...[more]

Lot 133

William BLACK (20th Century British)Moon Watchers (after Pablo)Acrylic on board Signed, inscribed

133William BLACK (20th Century British)Moon Watchers (after Pablo)Acrylic on board Signed, inscribed
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Moon Watchers (after Pablo)Acrylic on board Signed, inscribed and dated '6160 x 84cm ...[more]

Lot 134

William BLACK (20th Century British)Fisherman Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6643 x 84cm

134William BLACK (20th Century British)Fisherman Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6643 x 84cm
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Fisherman Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6643 x 84cm ...[more]

Lot 135

William BLACK (20th Century British)In the Studio Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6850 x 79cm

135William BLACK (20th Century British)In the Studio Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6850 x 79cm
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William BLACK (20th Century British)In the Studio Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6850 x 79cm ...[more]

Lot 136

William BLACK (20th Century British)Still Life on a greentable Gouache Signed, inscribed and

136William BLACK (20th Century British)Still Life on a greentable Gouache Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Still Life on a greentable Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6444 x 52cm ...[more]

Lot 137

William BLACK (20th Century British)The Man by the Lake Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6953

137William BLACK (20th Century British)The Man by the Lake Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6953
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William BLACK (20th Century British)The Man by the Lake Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6953 x 47cm ...[more]

Lot 138

William BLACK (20th Century British)Twilight Harbour Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6953 x

138William BLACK (20th Century British)Twilight Harbour Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6953 x
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Twilight Harbour Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6953 x 87cm ...[more]

Lot 139

William BLACK (20th Century British)Winter Landscape Abstraction Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated

139William BLACK (20th Century British)Winter Landscape Abstraction Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Winter Landscape Abstraction Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6954 x 87cm ...[more]

Lot 140

William BLACK (20th Century British)Crests Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6815.5 x 85cm

140William BLACK (20th Century British)Crests Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6815.5 x 85cm
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Crests Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6815.5 x 85cm ...[more]

Lot 141

William BLACK (20th Century British)Still Life with Model Ship Gouache Signed, inscribed and

141William BLACK (20th Century British)Still Life with Model Ship Gouache Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Still Life with Model Ship Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6739 x 52cm ...[more]

Lot 142

William BLACK (20th Century British)Heart Head GouacheSigned, inscribed and dated '6866 x 52cm

142William BLACK (20th Century British)Heart Head GouacheSigned, inscribed and dated '6866 x 52cm
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Heart Head GouacheSigned, inscribed and dated '6866 x 52cm ...[more]

Lot 143

William BLACK (20th Century British)Red Crow Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '65 36.5 x 47cm

143William BLACK (20th Century British)Red Crow Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '65 36.5 x 47cm
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Red Crow Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '65 36.5 x 47cm ...[more]

Lot 144

William BLACK (20th Century British)Rocks and Rough Sea Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6836

144William BLACK (20th Century British)Rocks and Rough Sea Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6836
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Rocks and Rough Sea Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6836 x 51cm ...[more]

Lot 145

William BLACK (20th Century British)Boatman Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6629 x 21cm

145William BLACK (20th Century British)Boatman Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6629 x 21cm
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Boatman Gouache Signed, inscribed and dated '6629 x 21cm ...[more]

Lot 146

William BLACK (20th Century British)Untitled, 1970Gouache and ink Signed and dated '7019 x

146William BLACK (20th Century British)Untitled, 1970Gouache and ink Signed and dated '7019 x
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Untitled, 1970Gouache and ink Signed and dated '7019 x 26cmCondition report: We believe this work has never be...

Lot 147

William BLACK (20th Century British)Untitled, 1967Gouache and ink Signed and dated '6728 x 18cm

147William BLACK (20th Century British)Untitled, 1967Gouache and ink Signed and dated '6728 x 18cm
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Untitled, 1967Gouache and ink Signed and dated '6728 x 18cm

Lot 148

William BLACK (20th Century British)Forms on a Tripod Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '

148William BLACK (20th Century British)Forms on a Tripod Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Forms on a Tripod Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6519.5 x 12.5cm ...[more]

Lot 149

William BLACK (20th Century British)SculptureGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6420 x

149William BLACK (20th Century British)SculptureGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6420 x
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William BLACK (20th Century British)SculptureGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6420 x 13.5cm ...[more]

Lot 150

William BLACK (20th Century British)ConstructionGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6718.

150William BLACK (20th Century British)ConstructionGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6718.
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William BLACK (20th Century British)ConstructionGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6718.5 x 14cm ...[more]

Lot 151

William BLACK (20th Century British)Mechanical Mask Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '

151William BLACK (20th Century British)Mechanical Mask Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Mechanical Mask Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6918.2 x 11.5cm ...[more]

Lot 152

William BLACK (20th Century British)Boats and BirdsGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6815

152William BLACK (20th Century British)Boats and BirdsGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6815
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Boats and BirdsGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6815 x 19.5cm ...[more]

Lot 153

William BLACK (20th Century British)Moonlit Geese over the Sea Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and

153William BLACK (20th Century British)Moonlit Geese over the Sea Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Moonlit Geese over the Sea Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6413 x 19cm ...[more]

Lot 154

William BLACK (20th Century British)Morning Still Life Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and

154William BLACK (20th Century British)Morning Still Life Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Morning Still Life Gouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6414 x 19cm ...[more]

Lot 155

William BLACK (20th Century British)Night BirdGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6515 x

155William BLACK (20th Century British)Night BirdGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6515 x
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Night BirdGouache and ink Signed, inscribed and dated '6515 x 16cm ...[more]

Lot 156

William BLACK (20th Century British)Dark HarbourWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and

156William BLACK (20th Century British)Dark HarbourWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Dark HarbourWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and dated '63Numbered 22/2311 x 14.5cm ...[more]

Lot 157

William BLACK (20th Century British)Still LifeWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and

157William BLACK (20th Century British)Still LifeWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Still LifeWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and dated '62Numbered 9/1014 x 8.5cm ...[more]

Lot 158

William BLACK (20th Century British)Moored BoatsEtching and watercolour Signed, inscribed and

158William BLACK (20th Century British)Moored BoatsEtching and watercolour Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Moored BoatsEtching and watercolour Signed, inscribed and dated '62Numbered 4/2512 x 11cm ...[more]

Lot 159

William BLACK (20th Century British)Shooting StarWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and

159William BLACK (20th Century British)Shooting StarWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Shooting StarWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and dated '64Numbered 1/257 x 14cm ...[more]

Lot 160

William BLACK (20th Century British)Discs AbstractWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and

160William BLACK (20th Century British)Discs AbstractWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and
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William BLACK (20th Century British)Discs AbstractWoodblock and watercolour Signed, inscribed and dated '68Numbered 2/259 x 7cm ...[more]

Lot 161

Lilian BLAND (1878-1971) (Aviator)Sennen SeascapeWatercolour/gouache28x43cmNews article to verso

161Lilian BLAND (1878-1971) (Aviator)Sennen SeascapeWatercolour/gouache28x43cmNews article to verso
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Lilian BLAND (1878-1971) (Aviator)Sennen SeascapeWatercolour/gouache28x43cmNews article to versoProvenance:Gifted to the vendor's father who was a...

Lot 162

Lilian BLAND (1878-1971) (Aviator)Hydrangeas Oil on board Signed Artist's label to verso31.5 x

162Lilian BLAND (1878-1971) (Aviator)Hydrangeas Oil on board Signed Artist's label to verso31.5 x
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Lilian BLAND (1878-1971) (Aviator)Hydrangeas Oil on board Signed Artist's label to verso31.5 x 44cmProvenance:Gifted to the vendor's father who wa...

Lot 163

Lilian BLAND (1878-1971) (Aviator)Tropical Fish Oil on board Signed Inscribed to verso 26 x

163Lilian BLAND (1878-1971) (Aviator)Tropical Fish Oil on board Signed Inscribed to verso 26 x
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Lilian BLAND (1878-1971) (Aviator)Tropical Fish Oil on board Signed Inscribed to verso 26 x 29cmTogether with a tropical fish watercolour by the s...

Lot 164

Charles Walter SIMPSON (1885-1971)Hunting SceneGouache on board Signed54 x 77cmCondition report:

164Charles Walter SIMPSON (1885-1971)Hunting SceneGouache on board Signed54 x 77cmCondition report:
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Charles Walter SIMPSON (1885-1971)Hunting SceneGouache on board Signed54 x 77cmCondition report: This gouache needs a clean and varnish. We can se...

Lot 165

Four Cornish Etchings - Roy Conn, Ralph Freeman, Richard Nott and Sax Impy Each signed, inscribed

165Four Cornish Etchings - Roy Conn, Ralph Freeman, Richard Nott and Sax Impy Each signed, inscribed
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Four Cornish Etchings - Roy Conn, Ralph Freeman, Richard Nott and Sax Impy Each signed, inscribed and numbered 10/50 ...[more]

Lot 166

Isobel Atterbury HEATH (c.1909-1989)Crete IWatercolour Initialled, inscribed and dated '8817.5 x

166Isobel Atterbury HEATH (c.1909-1989)Crete IWatercolour Initialled, inscribed and dated '8817.5 x
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Isobel Atterbury HEATH (c.1909-1989)Crete IWatercolour Initialled, inscribed and dated '8817.5 x 25cmTogether with a River Landscape by Emily Rose...

Lot 167

Carl JAYCOCK (1963)On the Boat - ItalyMixed media Signed and dated 198418 x 14cmProvenance with

167Carl JAYCOCK (1963)On the Boat - ItalyMixed media Signed and dated 198418 x 14cmProvenance with
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Carl JAYCOCK (1963)On the Boat - ItalyMixed media Signed and dated 198418 x 14cmProvenance with the artist's estate ...[more]

Lot 168

Edwina BROADBENT (1945)Floral ConversationOil on board Signed, inscribed and dated 2012 to verso

168Edwina BROADBENT (1945)Floral ConversationOil on board Signed, inscribed and dated 2012 to verso
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Edwina BROADBENT (1945)Floral ConversationOil on board Signed, inscribed and dated 2012 to verso 50 x 75cm ...[more]

Lot 169

Elizabeth Lamorna KERR (1905-1990)Ostia Antica, Rome Oil on board Signed Inscribed to verso 26 x

169Elizabeth Lamorna KERR (1905-1990)Ostia Antica, Rome Oil on board Signed Inscribed to verso 26 x
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Elizabeth Lamorna KERR (1905-1990)Ostia Antica, Rome Oil on board Signed Inscribed to verso 26 x 34cm ...[more]

Lot 170

Mike HINDLE (1966)Five seascape prints Each signed and numberedCondition report: Each mounted but

170Mike HINDLE (1966)Five seascape prints Each signed and numberedCondition report: Each mounted but
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Mike HINDLE (1966)Five seascape prints Each signed and numberedCondition report: Each mounted but not framed. ...[more]

Lot 171

Maggie O'BRIENEmperor Stag Oil and gold leaf on canvas Signed Further signed and inscribed to

171Maggie O'BRIENEmperor Stag Oil and gold leaf on canvas Signed Further signed and inscribed to
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Maggie O'BRIENEmperor Stag Oil and gold leaf on canvas Signed Further signed and inscribed to verso25 x 25cm ...[more]

Lot 172

Samuel John Lamorna BIRCH (1869-1955) Still Life Oil on board Signed and dated 195437 x

172Samuel John Lamorna BIRCH (1869-1955) Still Life Oil on board Signed and dated 195437 x
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Samuel John Lamorna BIRCH (1869-1955) Still Life Oil on board Signed and dated 195437 x 32cmCondition report: This along with several other lots i...

Lot 173

Bob CROSSLEY (1912-2010)Two Browns ScreenprintSigned, inscribed and dated '71#24/6844 x 31cm

173Bob CROSSLEY (1912-2010)Two Browns ScreenprintSigned, inscribed and dated '71#24/6844 x 31cm
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Bob CROSSLEY (1912-2010)Two Browns ScreenprintSigned, inscribed and dated '71#24/6844 x 31cm ...[more]

Lot 174

Caroline ALDOUSHarbour Oil on board Signed and dated 2001 to verso 28 x 25cm Together with John

174Caroline ALDOUSHarbour Oil on board Signed and dated 2001 to verso 28 x 25cm Together with John
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Caroline ALDOUSHarbour Oil on board Signed and dated 2001 to verso 28 x 25cm Together with John Treave NUMEHead study 'Merman I'Mixed media Signed...

Lot 175

John NASHWindbreaks + Swimmers at Sennen CoveOil on boardSigned and dated '96Inscribed label to

175John NASHWindbreaks + Swimmers at Sennen CoveOil on boardSigned and dated '96Inscribed label to
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John NASHWindbreaks + Swimmers at Sennen CoveOil on boardSigned and dated '96Inscribed label to verso 20 x 25cm ...[more]

Lot 176

Misomé PEILE (1907-1989)The Island, St Ives Oil on canvas SignedInscribed artists label to verso

176Misomé PEILE (1907-1989)The Island, St Ives Oil on canvas SignedInscribed artists label to verso
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Misomé PEILE (1907-1989)The Island, St Ives Oil on canvas SignedInscribed artists label to verso 50 x 76cmFurther abstract study to verso ...[mor...

Lot 177

Samuel John Lamorna BIRCH (1869-1955) River LandscapeOil on canvasSigned and dated 195350 x

177Samuel John Lamorna BIRCH (1869-1955) River LandscapeOil on canvasSigned and dated 195350 x
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Samuel John Lamorna BIRCH (1869-1955) River LandscapeOil on canvasSigned and dated 195350 x 60cmCondition report: This oil is in delightful origin...

Lot 178

John Mallard BROMLEY (1858-1939) St Ives Harbour Watercolour 34x49cmCondition report: This

178John Mallard BROMLEY (1858-1939) St Ives Harbour Watercolour 34x49cmCondition report: This
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John Mallard BROMLEY (1858-1939)St Ives HarbourWatercolour34x49cmCondition report: This delightful watercolour suffers from the following:A crease...

Lot 179

Yram ALLETS Dartmoor Stream Oil on board Signed and inscribed to verso 36 x 46cm

179Yram ALLETS Dartmoor Stream Oil on board Signed and inscribed to verso 36 x 46cm
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Yram ALLETS Dartmoor Stream Oil on board Signed and inscribed to verso 36 x 46cm ...[more]

Lot 180

Victor BRAMLEYSt Ives Light (Westcott's Quay)Oil on board Signed Inscribed to verso 40 x 50cm

180Victor BRAMLEYSt Ives Light (Westcott's Quay)Oil on board Signed Inscribed to verso 40 x 50cm
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Victor BRAMLEYSt Ives Light (Westcott's Quay)Oil on board Signed Inscribed to verso 40 x 50cm ...[more]

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