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Click here to subscribeSusanna Bailey (20th/21st century) - Mediterranean garden with an orange tree and other shrubs, a hoe standing by a fence in the foreground, mixed media, watercolour and gouache; together with an unframed oil painting by the same artist depicting washing blowing in the wind beside trees, both signed, 29" x 20" and 20" x 30" (2)**Artist' Resale Rights (Droit de Suite) may apply for this item. See Terms & Conditions of sale for further information.
Mary Weatherill (1834 - 1913), "Venice", watercolour, signed lower left hand corner and dated 1894, titled Venice lower right hand corner, 38 x 61 cm, gilt frame. The scene shows the Grand Canal with the Church of the Salute in the distance, see Bonhams Chester, lot 590, 18th November 2010 for a similar painting from the same view point.
Watercolour, man in flat cap by fence. 38 cm x 53 cm, framed. CONDITION REPORT: Generally good condition with no issues. The picture is framed and glazed. There is some discolouration to the outer mount possibly caused by damp. The painting itself has no issues. We have no specific provenance.
Percy Kelly (British 1918-1993), "Still Life of Flowers in Vase", signed, watercolour and pencil, Castlegate House Gallery label verso. 57 cm x 40 cm (see illustration). ARR CONDITION REPORT: This painting is in very good order. We cannot see any condition issues. It is framed and glazed and the frame is in good condition. We have no other provenance
Edward Horace Thompson (1879-1949), watercolour, "Early Autumn" Bassenthwaite Lake with Skiddaw, Ullock Pike, The Dodd from Dubwath. 30 cm x 45 cm, framed, signed (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The watercolour is in generally very good condition. It is in an original frame which is a little tatty. The mount also is discoloured and dirty. There are however no issues with the painting and the colours are strong and bright.
Edward Horace Thompson (1879-1949), watercolour, "A Summer Day" Derwentwater. 23 cm x 34 cm, framed, signed and dated 1927 (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The watercolour is in generally very good condition. It is in an original frame which is a little tatty. The mount also is discoloured and dirty. There are however no issues with the painting and the colours are strong and bright.
J. Cassell Hutchinson (after Charles Heaphy), watercolour, "Auckland, New Zealand 1852". 37 cm x 49 cm, framed, signed. CONDITION REPORT: The painting is in generally good order. There are some minor marks to the top of the picture in the sky. There is no significant foxing. The picture is a little faded but not significantly. The frame is a simple gilt frame which is in reasonable condition but of no great importance.
Harry Sutton Palmer (1854-1933), watercolour, "Windermere from Waterhead". 32 cm x 49 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The painting is generally in very good order. It is framed and glazed and well mounted. There are very minor traces of foxing to the left of the painting just above the mountain tops. There are also minor traces to the left hand side of the large bolder to the front of the painting. In our opinion these are very minor imperfections that are barely significant.
Donald A. Paton (Edward H. Thompson 1879-1949), watercolour, "Windermere from Low Wood". 26 cm x 36 cm, framed, signed (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: Generally good condition. There is slight discolouration to the painting on the left hand side. It may have been a little damp at some point in the past. The picture has been recently remounted and framed and is ready to hang.
Lesley Anne Ivory (b. 1934) Original Watercolour Painting ' Pied Wagtail' A rare example by world renowned artist and illustrator Lesley Anne Ivory. Depicts a Pied Wagtail amongst pebbles. Watercolour with bodycolour, signed by the artist in grey watercolour to bottom centre. Very good condition, framed and mounted under glass, 6.5 x 4.5 inches.
Lesley Anne Ivory (b.1934) Original Watercolour Painting A rare and unusual example by world renowned artist and illustrator Lesley Anne Ivory. Depicts two bunnies amongst grasses and wildflowers, rendered in watercolour on paper, signed by the artist to bottom right in grey watercolour. Framed and mounted under glass, 10.5 x 13 inches.
Thomas Heaphy (English, 1775-1835) Portrait of a gentleman, standing full-length beneath a colonnaded veranda beside a console table on which lie books and maps including one entitled "Perth / S H " signed lower right "T Heaphy 1822" watercolour on paper 61 x 44cm (24 x 17in)Provenance: By inheritance in the Alington family at Little Barford Manor, Bedfordshire, and by descent to the present ownerOther Notes: The sitter seems to be in Court Dress and wearing a red sash with a medallion, likely to be the Order of the Bath.The map in the background is entitled " PERTH / S H " and appears to show the Western edge of Perthshire, Scotland. It is believed to be based on one of the two maps of Perthshire published prior to the date of this painting - both of which were drawn by John Stobie, the first published in 1787 and the second in 1805.Heaphy was the first President of the Society of British Artists and was portrait-painter to HRH The Princess of Wales and The Duke of Wellington.We are grateful to the Archives and History Department at the A K Bell Library, Perth, for their assistance with the catalogue entry.The sitter’s Neck Order has been identified by Cleave and Co.“We believe this to be the Baronet’s Badge of Nova Scotia as this is also oval in design with blue edged enamel and the same sandy coloured ribbon”Condition: Very faded and with loss of colour. Backboard needs taking off as causing discolouration.
CHARLES WILLIAM ADDERTON (1866-1944) THE PAPS OF JURA signed, signed again and inscribed with the title and artist's address Ockbrook near Derby on an exhibition label verso, watercolour, 35 x 49cm Exhibited: Nottingham, Museum & Art Gallery Local Artist's Exhibition. ++Sporadic spots of foxing, several larger than others but a colourful painting. In modern narrow gilt frame
Peter Le Lievre (British, 1812-1878), Towards Market Street from Town Square, St Peter Port, Guernsey, watercolour within an arched mount, 11 x 6.25in. (28 x 15.8cm.),* Provenance: By descent via the artist's family until sold at Martel Maides Auctions in 2011 to current owner.** Please note: It has been brought to our attention that this painting was unsigned when sold in our auction rooms on 24th March 2011. The ‘PL’ monogram on the watercolour must therefore be a recent addition and not an original signature by the artist.
attributed to Alfred Herbert (British, 1818-1861), 'Noirmont, Jersey with St Helier in the distance', watercolour, 18.5 x 27in. (47 x 68.5cm.). * This is one of a series of watercolours by Herbert depicting scenes in St. Helier's Bay, including two versions of the well known work 'St Helier, Jersey: a schooner entering harbour' which also feature Noirmont Tower, one of which forms part of the National Maritime Museum collection. This painting is possibly the work titled 'Wreckers at Noirmont', noted under Herbert's entry in the 'Dictionary of Painters of the Channel Islands' by Philip Stevens, pub. 2002.
A Japanese watercolour painting on ecru silk depicting three egretsframed, probably early 20th century, one swallowing a fish, amongst lotus leaves, a lotus flower with seed head and grasses on the edge of a lake, signed in black upper right and with red seal marks, 51¾ x 33½ in. (130 x 85.25cm.).
R. G. (20th Century) Surreal painting of a girl and frame with doves, a heart, goldfish and a horse Signed with initials Watercolour with bodycolour and some collage 48 x 34cm; 19 x 13¼in ++Collage dancer lifting and rubbed, a small puncture by dancer's feet, some scratches and small punctures on goldfish bowl, pinpricks upper corners, upper left corner stained, some further stains and discolouration
LESLIE HURRY [1909-78]. The following 27 lots are from a private collection of paintings by Neo-Romantic painter and theatre designer Leslie Hurry. A Man for all Seasons [Palace] x 2, 1960. watercolour and ink on paper, both signed. each painting 35 x 38 cm [2 paintings framed together - overall including frame 86 x 53 cm]. Provenance: private collection, UK - acquired directly from the artist. The V & A has a massive collection of Hurry's theatre paintings. [good condition - small soft crease at bottom left of top painting - unexamined out of frame]. 'Opening price' is NOT the reserve. Buyers premium 20% + Vat payable.
LESLIE HURRY [1909-78]. Medea's House, Corinth [Euripides], 1948. gouache and watercolour on paper. Signed and dated. 38 x 46 cm [overall including frame 48 x 56 cm]. Inscribed 'Edinburgh Festival' and 'Globe Theatre', on the reverse. These productions were directed by John Gielgud. The Tate Gallery collection includes a similar painting. [condition - paper wavy in places and a crease near the centre - unexamined out of frame]. Buyers premium 20% + vat payable.
ALEXANDER FRASER [b. 1940]. Muchells by the Sea, Aberdeenshire, 1969. watercolour on paper, signed and dated. 36 x 49 cm [unframed]. Provenance: Prof. John Ball collection; private collection, UK [study for an important painting by the artist. Fraser was born in Aberdeen and is a very underrated Scottish painter- Member of the Royal Scottish Academy. [good condition]. Buyers premium of 20% + VAT is payable.
Patrick Swift (1927-1983) CHURCH STREET, DUBLIN, OCTOBER 1948 watercolour with annotations in pencil signed and dated lower left Gift from a brother of Patrick Swift to the father of the present owner This view of Church Street in 1948 shows the gateway to St. Michan's Church, a row of houses and shops, and the Capuchin Brothers' Church of St Mary of The Angels. The street was widened to a 4-lane carriageway in the 1960s and, in the 1970s, most of the row of houses was replaced by an office and warehouse. More recently all the buildings between St. Michan's and St. Mary's were replaced by the King's Building office block.The painting was a gift from a brother of Patrick Swift's to the father of the present owner. The picture was requested for the Patrick Swift Retrospective Exhibition in 1993 but was not actually shown there. 13.50 by 9.50in. (34.3 by 24.1cm)
Thomas Shekleton Henry (1865-1934) – a large watercolour – 'Karnak's Long Lost Glories', depicting the massive columns inside the temple, signed & dated 1892, the artist repeating his name in the hieroglyphs within the painting, 47” x 30” in gilt wood frame carved to match the subject . SEE BACK COVER ILLUSTRATION
HENRY AND WALTER GREAVES (1850-1900) "Danvers Street . SW", monochrome watercolour of 19th Century London street scene with young girl in white dress in the foreground, a policeman and various figures to the pavement, a pony and trap on the street, a shop advertising sign "J Ford Oil and Colourman Colours Prepared for Painting Varnishes", signed "H & W Greaves" lower left, 44.5 cm x 59 cm CONDITION REPORTS Not dated. The whole appears very grey but this may be due to the monochrome wash. Some small brown spotted marks and some other marks. Glass is very dirty and mount is very dirty. General small signs of wear and tear throughout. Between the policeman and the figure on the left there is a small impact type mark with possible small rip
JAMES HOLMES (1777-1867) "Henry Snow", a portrait study of a young man, gloves in his left hand, in brown overcoat seated by a tree, watercolour on ivory, indistinctly signed lower right, housed in an embossed leather outer case, inscribed verso "Henry Snow, Ætat.17." and "Painted by James Holmes July 1828", 12 cm x 9 cm CONDITION REPORTS Condition - there does not appear to be any splitting though there is some warping to the ivory - please see images. There does not appear to be any paint loss, yellowish gold mark below lower lip appears to be a photographic glitch - see images in this condition report to confirm this. Has label to interior..... "Simon Rochard (not James Holman)" though clearly the painting is signed J Holman and dated 1828 - see images
Gerard Dillon (1916 -1971) ‘Petrushka’ (Ballet) Watercolour, 63.5 x 49cm (25 x 19¼’’) Signed and inscribed verso Provenance: From the collection of the artist’s close friend Pino Saglietti, London. Exhibited: Ulster Academy of Arts 1942, Catalogue No.289; 'Gerard Dillon- First One man show', The Country Shop, 1942 Catalogue No. 1; 'Autumn Exhibition of Irish Art', November 1997, The Frederick Gallery, Catalogue No.5, where purchased by PJ and Breda Mara; 'Gerard Dillon, Art & Friendships’, Adams Dublin, July 2013, The Ava Gallery, Clandeboye, Co. Down, August, Cat No. 24. Literature: 'Gerard Dillon- An Illustrated Biography by James White, 1993, illustrated p.40 showing Mainie Jellett and Gerard Dillon looking at the painting; 'Gerard Dillon: Art aand Friendships' by Karen Reihill, 2013, illustrated p.25 with the B & W image on p.24. Attending regular exhibitions in Dublin during the War, Dillon met the modernist Mainie Jellett in The Dublin Painters Gallery. Dillon’s biographer, James White stated that Jellet instantly responded to Dillon’s individualism and his ‘uncompromising manner of expressing his distaste for photographic representation.’ (Gerard Dillon an illustrated Biography, pg.39) Jellet encouraged him to prepare an exhibition of his work in the Country Shop in St Stephen’s Green. Moving to Dublin from Belfast, Dillon’s first solo exhibition was opened by Jellett on the 23rd February, 1942. Jellett remarked on Dillon’s courage to launch on a painting career during the War adding, ‘Art is not an escape. It is a force that can inspire and strengthen and at the same time soothe, but for this to happen the artist must be …absolutely sincere’. (Gerard Dillon An Illustrated Biography, pg.39) Dillon admired the naïve figurative style of the painter Christopher Wood (1901-1930) who designed a number of the hedonistic productions of the Ballets Russes in the 1920s. Despite training at the Académie Julian, Wood’s style was on one level drawn from the art of children. In this work, Dillon employs a childlike directness to the subject which Jellett recognized as ‘absolutely sincere’. First performed in Paris in 1911 Diaghilev’s ‘Petrushka’ tells the story of the loves and jealousies of three puppets in four scenes. Enjoyed by audiences during the War, the ballet was popular in the 1920s for improvised or ‘pop up’ theater performed at fairs, streets and carnivals to entertain audiences. This work was in the collection of the artist’s friend, Pino Saglietti. In 1934, Dillon met the Saglietti family from Italy in London. Giuseppe Giovanni or ‘Pino’ to his friends adored opera, art and ballet and became a close friend of Gerard and his brother Joe Dillon. After the War, Dillon returned to London to work on demolition sites and renewed old friendships. In the summer of 1947 Dillon stayed with the Saglietti family in the mountains of Borgotaro in the North of Italy. Touring the cities of Florence, Lucca and Parma, several paintings were inspired by this first visit to mainland Europe. In 1991 Pino Saglietti died in London and his art collection was dispersed in the late 1990s. Karen Reihill October, 2017
Herbert St. John Jones (1872-1939), Welsh Row, Nantwich, signed, oil on board, 34.5 x 54.5cm.; 13.5 x 21.5in, together with another painting by the same artist, Herbert St. John Jones (1872-1939), Cottage garden scene with chicken coop, signed, watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour, 27.5 x 22cm.; 11 x 8.75in (2). For condition report please see the catalogue at www.peterwilson.co.uk
A COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTING OF A SERVANT AND FRUIT-SELLER, PATNA, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURYwatercolour on paper, the two figures standing in a landscape with two bungalows amidst trees in the background, framed21.5 x 16cmProvenance: Private Collection, EnglandThe style of this painting is close to that of Bani Lal (1858-1901), three examples of which are in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (IS97, 98 & 100 1949).
Edgar Bundy A.R.A (1862 - 1922), watercolour and gouache - A Lady and her Faithful Attendants, signed, in gilt frame, 56cm x 79cm.Provenance: Direct family descent. This painting is one of several depicting a similar subject matter, some in oils and some in watercolours. The female model is Elizabeth Bundy the wife of Edgar. It was painted in the south studio of the original farmhouse of St. John's Wood circa 1890
A watercolour of a floral still life with dahlias in a blue vase, 31x35cm, an oil painting on board of white Japanese anemones, with label verso Doris Hellawell, an oil painting on board of a vase of summer flowers, signed bottom right Edward?, an oil painting on card of oval form showing a parrot on a branch signed bottom right Robert Morris, 43cm max in oval gilt frame, etc
A pair of 19th century coloured engravings showing Torquay from Waldon Hill and from Park Hill, by J Salter, 25x36cm, together with a 20th century watercolour of Tenerife, signed bottom right EM Hewin? 37x47cm, also together with an oil painting on board of a landscape study, inscribed verso Houses by the Pool, Dorothy Sherratt, 29x39cm all framed
A collection of pictures and prints including an oil painting on board of a landscape with bridge, signed Buchanan, 38x50cm, an oil painting on board of a harbour scene with sailing boats, a gouache study of pussy willow and forsythia, signed bottom left M McMurtrie, 40x31cm, a small watercolour study of ducks, inscription verso, Helen Allingham - an oil painting on canvas of a study of fruit, etc
Harold Kopel (1915-1955) Oil on board, Study of a nude muse, Signed lower right 'Kopel', 44cm x 32cm, along with an early 20th century shore side watercolour, framed and glazed (2) CONDITION REPORT: A light scratch running through her legs. general light wear to the frame. The other painting is not by kopel.
A rare and fascinating collection of local interest items - all relating to Carson's Chocolate Factory, Mangotsfield, Bristol. Comprising of; a large watercolour painting of the factory & railway, being framed and glazed, believed to have been hung above the managers desk (62cm x 134cm), a photograph of ' Carsons Ltd Fire Brigade, 1954 ' with the members named underneath, a photograph of Queen Mary and various officials when she visited the factory - the photograph having then been signed by Queen Mary in fountain pen and dated 1941. Accompanying the aforementioned is also a rare in-house made ' Views Of Works ' photograph album. Featuring many large photographs taken around the factory of various departments, teams and locations. Including; General Office, Factory Staff, Chocolate Refiners, Power House, Roasting Dept, Cream Pouring Dept, Piping Dept, Fancy Box Making Dept and many others. A truly fascinating collection of local history interest items.
For Castella Cigars; A fabulous and original painting of an E-Type Jaguar V12 situated on a beach scene with the owners strolling alongside. Painted in watercolour, pastel and other media. Signed by artist Eric Bottomley. NOTE: From a rare collection of original Eric Bottomley artwork for Castella Cigars ' Classic Sports Cars ' cigar / cigarette cards and the accompanying album. Each piece measures 23cm x 34cm. (the Castella Classic Sports Cars card collection shown in the last image is for reference ONLY and is not included within this lot)
For Castella Cigars; A fabulous and original painting of a Triumph TR2 in white, situated in a country lane. Painted in watercolour, pastel and other media. Signed by artist Eric Bottomley. NOTE: From a rare collection of original Eric Bottomley artwork for Castella Cigars ' Classic Sports Cars ' cigar / cigarette cards and the accompanying album. Each piece measures 23cm x 34cm. (the Castella Classic Sports Cars card collection shown in the last image is for reference ONLY and is not included within this lot)
For Castella Cigars; A fabulous and original painting of a 1976 Triumph Stag V8 situated outside a classic country pub. Painted in watercolour, pastel and other media. Signed by artist Eric Bottomley. NOTE: From a rare collection of original Eric Bottomley artwork for Castella Cigars ' Classic Sports Cars ' cigar / cigarette cards and the accompanying album. Each piece measures 23cm x 34cm. (the Castella Classic Sports Cars card collection shown in the last image is for reference ONLY and is not included within this lot)
For Castella Cigars; A fabulous and original painting of a 1954 MG TF 1250cc situated on a runway, next to a WWII Lancaster Bomber plane. Painted in watercolour, pastel and other media. Signed by artist Eric Bottomley. NOTE: From a rare collection of original Eric Bottomley artwork for Castella Cigars ' Classic Sports Cars ' cigar / cigarette cards and the accompanying album. Each piece measures 23cm x 34cm. (the Castella Classic Sports Cars card collection shown in the last image is for reference ONLY and is not included within this lot)
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