Wilfred G. May, pastel, seated female nude with brown hair, unsigned, and six others W. G. MAY 1922 -. , (Wilfred Glyndon May BSc FICE) W. G. May is a self-taught watercolourist who also works sometimes in pastels, crayons or oils. His greatest influence is Sir W. Russell Flint, of whose technique he has made a lifelong study. Russell Flint's fluid watercolours and exotic nudes inspire many of May's nude figure paintings, but the artist also specializes in clothed figures - particularly female dancers - and portraits. The occasional flower study, landscape or still life also finds a place among his work. May attained his Civil Engineering degree at University College, London in 1943, after which he became an officer in the Royal Engineers for the remainder of the Second World War, stationed in North Africa. He then worked for the WS Atkins Group until 1981, when he retired in order to become a full-time artist. He has exhibited in galleries in the Epsom and Dorking area, and served for several years as Chairman of the Epsom Art Group, whose exhibitions are held at Bourne Hall, Ewell. In his home village of Tadworth he has been influential in the amateur art world, as an inspirational art tutor and leader of outdoor painting expeditions. W. G. May continues as an art tutor, but gave up his own painting career two years ago due to illness. Most of his earlier work has been sold. What remains is pieces of work never before offered for sale, and some from recent years. h: 11 x w: 8 in.
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Wilfred G. May, pastel, female nude seated, signed, 11" x 12", and a watercolour of a nude woman gazing out of a window, signed and dated 1990, 10" x 13" W. G. MAY 1922 -. , (Wilfred Glyndon May BSc FICE) W. G. May is a self-taught watercolourist who also works sometimes in pastels, crayons or oils. His greatest influence is Sir W. Russell Flint, of whose technique he has made a lifelong study. Russell Flint's fluid watercolours and exotic nudes inspire many of May's nude figure paintings, but the artist also specializes in clothed figures - particularly female dancers - and portraits. The occasional flower study, landscape or still life also finds a place among his work. May attained his Civil Engineering degree at University College, London in 1943, after which he became an officer in the Royal Engineers for the remainder of the Second World War, stationed in North Africa. He then worked for the WS Atkins Group until 1981, when he retired in order to become a full-time artist. He has exhibited in gall ries in the Epsom and Dorking area, and served for several years as Chairman of the Epsom Art Group, whose exhibitions are held at Bourne Hall, Ewell. In his home village of Tadworth he has been influential in the amateur art world, as an inspirational art tutor and leader of outdoor painting expeditions. W. G. May continues as an art tutor, but gave up his own painting career two years ago due to illness. Most of his earlier work has been sold. What remains is pieces of work never before offered for sale, and some from recent years.
Ernst Wahliss, a large porcelain Art Nouveau figural bowl, circa 1900, the base modelled with two small children at water's edge surrounded by foliage, the bowl moulded with stylised foliate design and children's portraits, all in naturalistic pastel tones, monogram 'EW' within factory shield mark, Made in Austria, to underside, 36 cm high.
Frank William Huline Dickens b.1932- "I Should have Been home Hours Ago"; pen and black ink, signed and captioned, stamped 2 Dec 1961, original artwork for publication 17x20cm (irregular); together with a quantity of further black ink, pastel and crayon studies, mostly original art work for publication, with six personal studies dedicated for friends or family, mostly stamp dated for the 1960s: Bill Tidy b.1933- "Thats Where I Met My Wife"; pen and black ink, original artwork for publication, signed and captioned, together with four other similar caricature pen and black ink studies, by the same hand: together with six further signed and captioned pen and black ink caricature studies by Hector Breeze b.1928- Original artwork for publication, (56) (unframed) Note: In December 1960 Dickens created the "Oddbod" strip for the Sunday Times. In 1961 he created the "Bristow" strip, about a bowler-hatted "ineffectual rebel" with a toothbrush moustache who works in the offices of R. L. Chester-Perry Co. Ltd. Originally developed from a character in his book, What the Dickens (1961), the strip first appeared in the Preston Journal and other regional papers before being taken up by the Evening Standard on 6 March 1962. (may be subject to Droit de Suite)
Joseph Alfred Terry, RBA (British, 1872-1939) Harvesters Returning Home at the End of the Day signed lower right "Joseph A Terry, 1906" oil on canvas 28 x 34cm Joseph Terry was a member of the famous York family of chocolatiers, who were Quakers and philanthropists. He began his studies in art at the York School of Art and in the early 1890s travelled to study at the Academies Julian and Colorossi in Paris where he won the Colorossi Silver Medal in 1895, the year after Peploe won it. On his return to England he settled at The Firs in Sleights, becoming a member of the Staithes Art Club in 1906. Joseph Terry worked equally well in both watercolours and oils and could turn his hand to any subject. His work demonstrates a great tactile pleasure in the application of paint and tends to be very strong and vibrant. In total contrast to this, he also painted some charming and romantic Italianate scenes in predominately pastel colours, similar to the watercolours painted at times by Frank Wasley which he usually entitled 'Idylls'. His studio sale was held in 1986 when Christies South Kensington sold 367 lots of his watercolours and oils. Most of his works which appear on the market are from this sale and bear a stamp giving their provenance.
Wiliam Pether (c1738-1821) PORTRAIT OF DR TROUGHTON signed on the backboard Wm Pether Delint. and dated 1796 inscribed in another's hand Dr Troughtongiven by Miss Dorny, bust length in clerical dress, pastel, 36.5 x 28.5cm ++In the original giltwood and composition cavetto frame; some areas rather dark; possibly some 'cracking' of the medium as a result of damp
Follower of William Pether PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN AS A SYBIL with contemporary inscription verso For Margaret Ellen Beven at her particular request, en grisaille, pastel, oval, 32 x 28cm, contemporary giltwood gadrooned frame ++Faint water stain over the lowest 1.5inches of the composition, otherwise fine and entirely undisturbed original condition
James Longueville (1942-), "Heswall", signed, watercolour, 18 x 27.5cm.; 7 x 11in. * He was made a member of the Pastel Society in 1983 and Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in 1989, also showing with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and elsewhere. Later solo shows included Ringstead Gallery, Hunstanton, 1990; Omell Gallery, Windsor and at Sarah Samuels, Chester, both 1991.
James Longueville (1942-), "The Church Limes, Malpas", signed, with artist's label inscribed and dated 1983 on verso, pastel, 40.5 x 61cm.; 16 x 24in. * He was made a member of the Pastel Society in 1983 and Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in 1989, also showing with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and elsewhere. Later solo shows included Ringstead Gallery, Hunstanton, 1990; Omell Gallery, Windsor and at Sarah Samuels, Chester, both 1991.
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