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Lot 234

* Lawrence (Thomas, 1769-1830). Study of a Boy in a Landscape, pencil sketch on laid paper, partial watermark of a Strasburg Lily, lightly toned with narrow mount stain, some minor losses to extreme top edge, tiny hole and small break in paper centrally, sheet size 16.5 x 12.1 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/4 ins), mount aperture 15.3 x 11.3 cm (6 x 4 1/2 ins), together with Foster (Myles Birket, 1899-1925), Beached Fishing Boat with Figures, Hastings, 1860, pencil sketch on paper, few minor spots, mount aperture 15.2 x 12 cm (6 x 4 3/4 ins), frame verso with label giving attribution and date, and with provenance: from a sketch book... Bought from Ian Hodgkins & Co Ltd, Upper Vatch Mill, Slad, Stroud ... Catalogue 47, Autumn 1989, Item 419, property of C.F. Viveash', with 4 others including: Val Macugnaga from below the Moraine, 1863, watercolour on paper, and Shrimpers on the Shore, 1838, watercolour on paper after David Cox, all framed and glazed (30 x 36.5 cm and smaller)QTY: (6)

Lot 236

* Edridge (Henry, 1768-1821). Young Woman Reclining on a couch with a book, 1805, pencil on paper, signed lower left and dated '1805', sheet size 11.8 x 15.6 cm (4 6/8 x 6 1/8 ins), laid down on modern backing paper, framed and glazed (22.5 x 27.2 cm), together with:Cruikshank (George, 1792-1878). Jack Tar, brown ink, signed, mount aperture 18.5 x 13.4 cm (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 ins), framed and glazed (36.6 x 29.6 cm), plusCooper (Thomas Sidney, 1803-1902). Study of Two Sheep, 1837, pencil heightened with bodycolour, the original drawing for plate 4 in Studies of Cattle, Drawn from Nature by the artist, London: S & J Fuller, 1837, mount aperture 11.4 x 20.3 cm (4 3/8 x 8 ins), with a printed copy of a letter of provenance from Mary Cooper (wife of the artist), dated Dec 5th 1905, framed and glazed (29.5 x 37 cm), and three others: a pen, ink and grey wash by William Marshall Craig, Cain and Abel, a pen and wash sketch attributed to George Morland (signed), and a watercolour by Joseph PowellQTY: (6)

Lot 247

* English School. A village church with pigs grazing, late 18th century, watercolour with traces of pencil and pen & ink, 20.5 x 29.5 cm (8 x 11.5 ins), framed and glazed, together with Varley (John, 1778-1842). Inverness, pen and brown ink sketch on laid paper (a double-page from a sketchbook), with inscriptions to the image by the artist indicating distinct parts of the landscape (river, water, dis), 13 x 47 cm (5 x 18 1/2 ins) mount aperture, framed and glazed (26 x 60 cm), plus a double-page view of Drachenfels attributed to Henry William Burgess (active 1809-1844), pen and ink with grey and light brown wash, 13 x 39.5 cm, framed and glazed, a further small watercolour view of Windsor attributed to John Varley, and brown wash sketch of sailing boats off Plymouth by John Samuel Hayward (1778-1822), circa 1805, with Caroline Stroud label to verso QTY: (5)

Lot 248

* Varley (John, 1778-1842). Italianate Landscape Scene, circa 1835-40, watercolour with scratching out on wove paper, signed in brown ink lower right, 103 x 137 mm (4 x 5 3/8 ins) mount aperture, period gilt frame, glazed, with contemporary handwritten title (somewhat indistinct) to verso, and remains of period printed framer's label, frame size 31 x 36 cm, together with a similar-scale landscape sketch in pencil by the same artist, depicting figures by trees and water, 100 x 170 mm (4 x 6 3/4 ins), later frame, glazedQTY: (2)

Lot 252

* Victoria, Princess Royal (Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise, 1840-1901). Pencil drawing of a girl in Eastern Mediterranean attire, pencil sketch on watermarked laid paper, with circular embossed Windsor Castle stamp at head, full-length portrait of a girl wearing a headdress, long tunic dress with gathered skirt, wide pantaloons, and turkish slippers, signed in sepia ink 'V. pss. R.' lower right, sheet size 32.1 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 ins), laid down on modern cream backing card, mount aperture 28.6 x 19.8 cm, framed and glazed (44.5 x 37 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Dominic Winter Auctioneers 11th May 2016, lot 361 (label on frame verso).Princess Victoria was the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and was created Princess Royal in 1841. She married Prince Frederick William of Prussia in 1857, when she was only seventeen. In 1888, when her husband succeeded to the throne, she became the Queen of Prussia, and after her husband's death in the same year, she became widely known as Empress Frederich. She was the mother of German Emperor Wilhelm II. Princess Victoria was an accomplished amateur artist and the Royal Collection holds a large number of her drawings and paintings, but works by her rarely come onto the market.

Lot 272

* Tucker (Arthur, 1864-1929). Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye, watercolour, depicting Kyleakin harbour with boats moored, and ruined Castle Moil, signed lower left, mount aperture 20.6 x 34 cm (8 1/8 x 13 3/8 ins), framed and glazed (52 x 66 cm), together with: Kilburne (George Goodwin II, 1863-1938). Watercress Picking, 1897, watercolour heightened with bodycolour, signed lower left and dated, mount aperture 34.8 x 50 cm (13 5/8 x 19 6/8 ins), framed and glazed (40 x 55 cm), plus:Wells (Denys George, 1881-1973). Portrait of Ethel Wells, 1908, watercolour, depicting a full length portrait of the artist's wife Ethel, signed, mount aperture 33.3 x 23 cm ( 13 1/8 x 9 ins), framed and glazed (51 x 38.5 cm)Wright (John Massey, 1777-1866). Scene from the Vicar of Wakefield, watercolour, depicting four figures gathered around a chair, a man leaning on the chair with a hand over his face, a young woman being comforted by an older lady sitting on the chair, mount aperture 26.5 x 34 cm (10 3/8 x 13 3/8 ins) framed and glazed (45.5 x 51.5 cm), plus a duplicate unframed copy, and six other watercolours comprising:James Billingsley, Dale End, Birmingham, Charles Walter Radclyffe, Sketch at Thorneycrofts Farm, Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 1860, (signed), H.J.W?, Portrait of a bespectacled gentleman, 1884, T.W. Downing, Old Recruiting House, Frank Spenlove Spenlove, The Yellow Door, Beckenham, (signed), plus a caricature drawingQTY: (11)NOTE:Denys George Wells studied at the Slade School of Fine Art between 1897 and 1903 under Henry Tonks (1862-1937) and Philip Wilson Steer (1860-1942).

Lot 393

A collection of items pertaining to the military career of Private Charles Lawson McCulloch (3658) of the Highland Light Infantry, comprising death plaque with oak mount and accompanying framed scroll and letter (loose); 1914-15 Star; portrait photograph; inscribed bible; and another bible inscribed to a family member; together with an interesting sketch book containing drawings and inscriptions by various hands and a Victory Medal to 14191 Pte. R, McGavin S. Gds.  Condition Report:Available upon request

Lot 513

PAIR OF GEORGIAN AQUATINTS, ONE ENTITLED “BUTTERCUPS & DAISIES, A SKETCH FROM LOW LIFE” THE OTHER ENTITLED “ECCENTRICS” PUBLISHED MAY 1822 BY S W FORES OF PICCADILLY AQUATINTED BY G A GLEADAH AFTER W HEATH. IN VERY HEAVY BRASS FRAMES [ALL DETAILS PRINTED BELOW THE IMAGE] 7” X 18”

Lot 103

Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, first edition, seventh issue, featuring an original ink sketch of Harry's owl Hedwig, inscribed & signed by the illustrator of the book's cover design, Cliff Wright. Contents very good, clean, bright, appears unread, some very pale spotting to gilt edges, binding tight & square, well-preserved, a few very faint marks

Lot 164

Archive of magazines & newspapers, individually presented in acid-free packets and arranged in 20 archival box files. Collection includes The Sphere, 112 issues, 1900 to 1962, plus two bound volumes Apr-Sep 1950; Black & White Budget, 39 issues, 1891 to 1905, plus two bound volumes (Vol. I & II; Vol. 3) feat. Transvaal Special; The Graphic, 57 issues, 1873 to 1919, plus 20 issues of Daily Graphic, 1890-1911; Everybody's magazine, 46 issues, 1940-1956; Life magazine, 28 issues, 1951-1970; Illustrated magazine, 28 issues from 1939-40, and 47 issues from 1948-56; Weekly Illustrated, 40 issues, 1935-38; Harper's Monthly Magazine, one issue, No. 634, 1903; Wide World, two issues, Aug 1900, Jan 1901; The Quiver, two issues, 1903 & 1905; Great Western Railway Magazine, six issues, 1931-34; My Magazine, three issues, 1916, 1923, 1924; Baily's Magazine of Sports & Pastimes, two issues, Nov 1899, Mar 1900; The Sketch, 12 issues, 1948-50; Literary Digest, 12 issues, 1900; The Children's Newspaper, 19 issues, 1934-36; Railway Magazine, various issues in five box files, 1898 to 1956

Lot 269

Original ink sketch after Claude Lorrain, in two parts, two sepia copper-engravings by Claude Lorrain, published by John Boydell, from the paintings in the Duke of Devonshire's collection numbered 158 & 195, 1776, and other sepia etched drawings published by the Colnaghi Gallery, 1821 (14)

Lot 38

Sir George Russell Drysdale AC (Australian, 1912-1981), "Tass Drysdale". The Paintings of Russell Drysdale, first edition, limited to 1000 copies, signed by Drysdale, Sydney: Ure Smith, [1951], bearing bookplate of Richard Smart [a director at Arthur Tooth & Sons Gallery, the bookplate designed by Reynolds Stone], featuring corner-mounted card in two parts, inscribed with ink sketch by Drysdale, 'The Man from Snowy River, I really don't believe in this sort of thing but knowing that you hold the same views I can't resist this - a Merry Xmas to you both from Tass D.', followed beneath by a later ink drawing & inscription by Drysdale, again depicting The Man from Snowy River, 'Dear Dick, I think he took up residence on this log about 1957 - but I do know he's been there ever since. Knowing your views, which I share, I hope he stays there - Tass 1978', hardback, dust-jacket, illustrated with tipped-in colour plates, loosely-inserted 'private view' card for an exhibition of recent paintings & drawings by Russell Drysdale at Leicester Galleries, London, 15 July 1972, and a slim catalogue

Lot 173

Chinese porcelain plate with 'sketch' decoration of lovers, 22cm diameter.

Lot 237

Collection of six small sketch books.

Lot 182

Cathleen Mann (1896-1958)/Vase of Flowers/oil on canvas, 76cm x 64cm, unframed/Provenance: Studio Sale, Phillips 1995 CONDITION REPORT: This is an unfinished oil sketch. Condition good, surface perhaps slightly dirty. UnframedARR Artist's Resale Right may apply to the sale of this lot if the hammer price is the equivalent of 1000 Euros or more, incurring an additional fee. For further information please ask Chorley's or visit www.dacs.org.uk

Lot 200D

Wilhemena Mary Gresley (British 1853-1933). 'Anything You Like', still life of holly. Watercolour. 23cm x 19cm. Signed and dated Jan 1st 1885 verso. Also three others by the same hand, 'Sketch In Two Hours', still life of tulips  29cm x 19cm, 'Fungi' 17cm x 23cm and 'Autumn Colouring' 14.5cm x 26cm. (4).

Lot 1205

William Tatton Winter, watercolour of figure before a windmill in a landscape, signed with initials and inscribed ' London Sketch Club January 1914 ', 9.75ins x 13.75ins, unframed, together with another double sided watercolour of landscape with trees, unsigned by the same hand

Lot 1206

William Tatton Winter, group of six early watercolour vignettes, landscapes on a single folded sheet, together with a pencil sketch of figure and trees in a landscape, and a small watercolour of a country house, inscribed verso ' Meynell Langleys, about 1860 verso ', all unsigned (Provenance - from a folder of watercolours from the studio of the artist)

Lot 1314

R. Warren Vernon, oil on panel, figure in a moonlit street, signed and inscribed verso ' moonlit Sketch From Nocturne ', 10ins x 7ins

Lot 1332

H. Stuart Wier, signed oil on board, figures in a street, oil sketch verso of a farmhouse, 12ins x 16ins

Lot 1379

Alice Van Heddeghem, oil on board, still life of flowers, signed, 19.5ins x 15.5ins, framedCould do with a clean. I would class as more of a sketch in oil. Slight marks and scuffs. Early 20th Century

Lot 1382

William Papas, ink caricature sketch of Ted Heath playing the piano, titled ' Everyone Down There is Bonkers ', 14ins x19ins

Lot 1427

Gouache sketch, geese by a mountain lake, signed Maurice C. Wilks, 5ins x 7ins

Lot 1205A

Eileen Alice Soper (1905-1990) - Studies of a Small Boy and Dog - An original pencil observational sketch drawing by Eileen Soper to depict various studies of a young boy as viewed from behind playing with dog. Provenance: The Estate of George and Eileen Soper: Chris Beetles Gallery. Framed and glazed. Measures 43cm x 32cm. 

Lot 1399

Faith Jaques - An original pen and ink sketch by Faith Jaques drawn for The Radio Times. Entitled A Hero of Our Time. To depict a male and female on horseback amidst an alpine type landscape. Signed by the artist. Framed and glazed. Measures 31cm x 33cm.

Lot 125

Dave Hartley (contemporary) 'Snow Bound', graphite sketch and watercolour, signed and dated 2014 in pencil lower right, 23cm x 30cm and one other by the same artist, 'Last Orders', signed and dated 2014 in pencil lower right, 21cm x 32cm (2)At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report.

Lot 99

Dave Hartley (contemporary) 'Northern Smog', graphite sketch, signed and dated 2014 in pencil lower right, 13cm x 25.5cm and one other by the same artist, 'Down the Backs', graphite sketch, signed and dated 2014 in pencil lower right, 12.5cm x 20cm (2)Minimal scuffs and minor wear to frames as expected, otherwise in good condition.

Lot 401

A mounted pencil sketch, coastal scene, signed J Constable and titled Osmington.

Lot 362

An indistinctly signed pencil sketch depicting an 18th Century lady

Lot 1628

18th century English School, pen and ink, Sketch from Life of a woman's costume, 20 x 9.5cm

Lot 663

Bill Tidy, (contemporary), a pen and ink sketch, An Evening with Frankie Vaughan Dixieland Morecambe, signed and dated 1971, 18 x 16cm, mounted framed and glazed 27 x 22cm

Lot 675

Geo F Reiss, (19th/20th century), after, a print, Exchequer Gate Lincoln, signed and dated 1927,27 x 20cm, mounted framed and glazed, 41 x 32cm, and Jessica Lofthouse, (19th century), a pen amd ink sketch, Peel's House Fish Lane Blackburn , signed and dated, (18)66, 22 x 28cm, and a Westmorland Musical card

Lot 199

Framed Pencil sketch of a view towards St Ives over the Bridge

Lot 271

Coloured sketch - Approx image size: 26cm x 39cm

Lot 290

Framed Leslie Gilbert, 1912-2002, original charcoal sketch of a woodland scene with buildings 'Trees at Burton Manor'. 61 x 44cm inc frame.

Lot 511

Offered from The Forshaw Speedway Collection c.1939 Excelsior JAP 500cc Mk I Speedway Racing MotorcycleFrame no. L 187Engine no. JOS/C 3418•Max Grosskreutz designed frame•Well-presented example of a popular pre-war Mk I modelStarting under the name of Bayliss Thomas & Company as Coventry manufacturers of bicycles and ordinaries from 1874, the name changed to the Excelsior Motor Company in 1910. Excelsior had close links with Prestwich at Tottenham from as early as 1914. Later taken over by R. Walker & Sons after the first world war and moving to Tysley Birmingham, Excelsior built their image through racing, winning the Lightweight TT in 1929. They later commissioned Blackburn to design a four-valve engine, this 'Mechanical Marvel' resulting in another TT win in 1933. This engine inspired Excelsior to produce their own similar engine, the Manxman in 1935 which established itself in the racing world including a win in the German Grand Prix in 1936. A little earlier in 1932 Excelsior had joined rivals in the speedway world when Prestwich asked them to produce a suitable frame. His was a one off and nothing more happened for some years. Around 1935/6 Max Grosskreutz started to make frames to his own design which became very popular and successful. Max was persevering to meet the demand with ever more interest when Bluey Wilkinson won the world Final in 1938 with a Grosskreutz frame increasing the demand even further. By April 1939 Max had placed a £1,000 order with Excelsior to produce frames in volume. This became the Mk 1 Excelsior. These were unusual, although lugged as so many others of the time this frame had two extra tubes running below the fuel tank from the steering head to the seat down tube. Inevitably this became known as the Five Tuber.It is not known for certain when this Excelsior joined the Forshaw collection but in a letter dated 1989 from Richard to Mr Hunt he asks if he can arrange to see the Excelsior speedway machine 'that we spoke about some eighteen months ago'. It is reasonable to assume that a deal was concluded. It is not known how much work had to be carried out when this machine was purchased but this Mk1 Excelsior is now a very well presented example of a very popular design from the later 1930s. Accompanied with many photographs, Excelsior adverts and literature as well as a sketch of a knee hook assembly. The mechanical condition is not known and therefore we recommend recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 25

J.W. Thornes (20th century)Side profile of L S LowrySigned and inscribed "sketched from life at Huddersfield 27.4.73", further signed and dated by L.S Lowry, pen and ink, together with a further pencil sketch of Harold Macmillan by the same hand, 20.5cm by 14cm and 18cm by 18.5cm respectively (2)

Lot 46

Paul Maze (1887-1979) French"Jessie"Signed and inscribed, pencil, together with a further conté crayon sketch of Jessie and a further pastel study of Jessie seated in the garden, 11.5cm by 12cm, 22.5cm by 17.5cm & 16cm by 11cm respectively (3)Provenance: The artist's family

Lot 73

Contemporary sketch of two animals dressed in clothes, ink and wash laid on paper, mounted and framed.

Lot 1503

KENNETH GATEWOODEYE OF THE TIGER,Original pencil sketch, signed and dated '96 lower right, with key bottom right dated 12/25/96 Title: Baby TigerSketch for Original Watercolour - Ted Shirt, Tan Shorts, Hat Navy Blue and Yellow Flag36cm x 59cm, gramed and glazedwith Scott Editions Certificate of Authenticity to reverse

Lot 189

British School (20th century), a study of a seated boy, pencil sketch, 9x13ins, framed and glazed.

Lot 25

Charles Tunnicliffe RA (British, 20th century) 'Old Bones', cart horse, pencil sketch study, framed and glazed.

Lot 69

Ronald Olley (British, 20th / early 21st century), three ring bound sketch albums from the studio of Ronald Olley. A nice collection with over 160 pages of studies in various mediums, mainly graphite, chalk, pencil, watercolour and ink. Comprises sketches of boxers; horses (Including horse racing); male and female portraits, anatomical studies, soldiers, animals and figures in various poses. One album is signed by Olley to the front board in pencil. Each album approx 10x10ins.

Lot 43

THOMAS BAKER OF LEAMINGTON (BRITISH 1809-1869) FIGURES BY GOODRICH CASTLE Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1843 (lower left) 29 x 23.5cm (11¼ x 9¼ in.) Literature: Thomas Baker of Leamington, Memoranda of Pictures painted by me, project led and digitised by Robert Mulraine(www.thomasbakerofleamington.com), no. 202 The present lot is recorded in the artist's diaries as no. 202 together with a small sketch of the work. It is detailed that the work was sent to Manchester on 13th May 1843 and 'Sold at Manchester' for £8 including frame. We are grateful to Robert Mulraine for his assistance in cataloguing this work.

Lot 90

CLAUDE ALLIN SHEPPERSON (BRITISH 1867-1921) SLEEPING GIRL WITH ANIMALS Pen and ink Signed (lower right) 35.5 x 25cm (13¾ x 9¾ in.) Together with another similar sketch of figures reading on a bench (17 x 25.5cm) by the same hand. (2) Condition Report: Under glass and unexamined out of frame. The largest sheet (main image) with some discolourations in all four corners. The other sheet with a small stain along the lower edge as well as several areas of damage by silverfish. Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 98

PANDER BROTHERS (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY) A PAGE FROM THE COMIC GRENDEL DEVIL'S LEGACY Pen and ink, unframed Signed in pencil (lower margin) 41.7 x 29cm (16¼ x 11¼ in.) (2) Chapter 10 page 10, original artwork for the comic published by Dark Horse Comics in 1986, story by Matt Wagner, drawn by Arnold & Jacob Pander. Together with a charcoal sketch of a nude by Arnold Pander.

Lot 276

Women of Star trek Voyager holofex trading cards 200 in binder, includes 20 signed cards including Jerri Ryan, Laura Stepp, Nicki Tyler, Martha Hackett, Virginia Madsen, Kaitlin Hopkins, shiny cards and sketch cards. Great collection in great condition.

Lot 293

Star Trek 35th Anniversary Edition trading cards in binder approx. 180, includes 20 pages with some shinny cards and sketch cards included inside. A great collection for a collector in great condition.

Lot 295

Space 1999 official trading cards set in binder approx. 500, includes 53 pages with 250 signed cards inc. Anton Phillips, Suzanne Heimer, Eric Clarke, Brian Johnson, Catherine Schell, Barbara Brain, Julian Glover, Dave Prowse, Valerie Leon, Bernard Cribbins, Roy Boyd plus shiny cards and sketch cards included inside A great collection for a collector in great condition.

Lot 296

British Horror collection trading cards in binder approx. 500, includes 50 pages with some metal cards, 120 signed cards inc. Susan Jameson, Veronica Carlson, Judy Matheson, Jenny Hanley, Jess Conrad, Martine Beswick, Honor Blackman, Dave Prowse and sketch cards included inside A great collection for a collector in great condition.

Lot 297

The definitive collection Doctor Who in binder approx. 500 cards, includes 72 mixed pages including Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who and Women of James Bond. With approx. 100 signed cards inc. Valerie Leon, John Moreno, Peter Fontaine, Lois Chiles, Mollie Peters, Judi Dench, Tanya Roberts, Samantha Bond, John Ulman, Tania Mallet, Toby Stephens and sketch cards included inside A great collection for a collector in great condition.

Lot 1156

•WILLIAM S. TAYLOR (Sheffield Artist, 1920-2010) *ARR Sketch of a Seated Lady, pen, signed and dated (19)45 lower right, 36.5 x 24.5cm.

Lot 23

James Gillray[William Smyth] 'A Petty-Professor of Modern-History, brought to Light'hand-coloured etching and aquatint, published by Hannah Humphrey 20 March 1810, 35 x 25cm, mounted and trimmed. Ref. NPG D12938.'La promenade en famille - a sketch from life'hand-coloured etching, published by Hannah Humphrey 23 April 1797, 25.5 36.5cm, trimmed to plate, mounted. Ref. NPG D12611

Lot 485

After Laurence Stephen Lowry(1887-1976)Sketch for 'The Contraption',offset lithograph,23.5 x 16.5cms, framed.

Lot 610

Robert Thomas Landells (British, 1833-1877), Southsea Castle, Portsmouth 1867, pencil sketch, mounted, unframed, 4 x 6 ¾in. (10.2 x 17.2cm.); together with two unframed 19th century pencil sketches, one of fishing boats signed and dated 'E.T.G - 1868'. (3)* Condition: - Landell: Small dent to sheet and glue mark right margin. Light mount burn. Sheet slightly cockled.- ETG 1868: Several tears to margins, edges tatty, one corner missing. Small hole lower left. Lightly toned and light scattered foxing to margins.- Fishing boats in a stiff breeze: Heavily toned and water marked. On blue tinted paper - has been pasted down.

Lot 202

John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868)Sketch of a Country house, oil on Roberson artist's board, signed lower right, inscribed "Sketch" and dated indistinctly 18(2)5, swept gilded reproduction frame, 9 ¼ x 13 ½in. (23.5 x 34.3cm.)

Lot 205

Frederick Donald Blake RI, RSMA (Scottish, 1908-1997), Mountain Village, watercolour and pen & ink on clay coated paper, varnished, signed "F. Donal Blake" lower right, 17 ½ x 27in. (44.4 x 68.6cm.)* Provenance: The Furneaux Gallery, 23 Church Road, Wimbledon Village** Notes: The Scottish painter and designer Frederick Donald Blake was born in Greenock in 1908 but moved with his family to London when he was child and he lived in the South of England for the rest of his life. He trained at Camberwell School of Art and started work as an architectural draughtsman. Early in 1940 he was drafted into a small group of war artists producing propaganda work for the Ministry of Defence. During the war he also produced war maps and impressions of battles for the Daily Express and worked as an Air Raid Officer. It was at this time that he began to exhibit his paintings at the Royal Academy and elsewhere. After the war he worked as a freelance designer for the aircraft industry, the railways and on road safety campaigns but his passion was for painting. He perfected the use of a clay coated paper in combination with watercolour and finished the work with a coat of varnish to add depth. He also worked in oils. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, the Royal Society of Marine Artists, the New English Art Club, the Chelsea Arts Club, the Wapping Group of Artists and the London Sketch Club.

Lot 337

John Harvey (British, b.1935), Oil Sketch, Summer Bathers, West Cornwall, oil on board, signed with initials lower left and signed in full on reverse and inscribed "oil sketch", 9 x 12in. (22.9 x 30.5cm.), unframed.

Lot 208

"Primary Target", limited edition pencil sketch print (46/50) by Philip West, signed in pencil by the artist and one other signature.Size: 50.7x40.6cm.

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