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A group of 1920s photographic postcards pertaining to the German "November Revolution"
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Two bronzed resin sculptures of post-war British infantrymen, including The Royal Highland Fusiliers , together with a similar bust of a US Army airborne soldier , tallest 33 cm
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Gordon Davies Esq (1904 - 1997, executive at Amalgamated Press), a retirement album containing annotated photographs and anecdotes of his career, 19 cm x 25 cm
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A group of publications on Carlisle and The Lake District comprising "Views of Carlisle" and three other photographic books, limited edition prints of "Ivegill in the Past", an early 20th Century postcard of old thatched cottages on Stanwix Bank, Carlisle, together with two other photographic books on Scotland and Port Sunlight
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A collection of Japanese postcards , including wood cuts, photographic sets, etc, mid to late 20th Century
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![[ Autograph ] Two 1920s signed photographic postcards of the world's tallest man / woman record](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srlai10118/images/6aca084d-9a43-4f48-bb17-b27200c73a82.jpg?h=175)
[ Autograph ] Two 1920s signed photographic postcards of the world's tallest man / woman record holders Jahn Van Albert and Kaatje "The Dutch Giant", together with a postcard of "Leicester Fat Boy" Lenny Mason.
[Jahn Van Albert was the world's tallest man standing at an alleged 9ft 3 inches, he visited Carlisle in 1926. Kaatje Van Dyk, "The Dutch Giant" stood at 7ft 1 inch, and was listed in the 1968 Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest woman.]
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A gilt plaster profile portrait plaque depicting Robert Burns, 39 cm x 33 cm
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A David Cleverly Studio ceramic lidded vase, having a typical pair of mice atop the lid and sprigged wheat decoration, 23 cm
[David Cleverly was born in Hastings, and attended Hastings School of Art before going on to study Fine Art at Goldsmith’s College School of Art, London. He started his career making a range of domestic earthenware and moved on to crafting larger figures in the early 1990s.]
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A late 20th Century silver filled capsicum sculpture , Birmingham, 1994, height 8 cm
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After Jacques Rigaud et al
A group of four uniformly framed late 18th / early 19th Century Parisien views, comprising "The Palace of St Cloud", "The City of Vienna", "The Palace of Versailles" and "A View of Paris" , watercolour tinted engravings, published by Laurie & Whittle, London, Bowles & Carver, London, and Genty, Paris respectively, in double card mounts and metallic frames under glass, largest 50 x 64 cm overall
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After Dagmar Mezricky (Czech, contemporary)
A whimsical study of a female nude with fae-like braided hair viewed from behind in a moment of musing, with a vignette sketch of a pair of clasped hands beside , lithograph, signed, in a contemporary gilt and glass panelled frame under glass, 102 cm x 80 cm overall
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Matthew Ellwood (contemporary)
Five of Ellwood's signature "Tower" prints, comprising "The Tower of Sedbergh", "The Tower of Weardale", "The Tower of Sunderland", "The Tower of Edinburgh", and "The Tower of Topple" , signed in graphite, in card mounts, largest 53 cm x 36 cm overall
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Matthew Ellwood (contemporary)
Five of Ellwood's signature "Tower" prints, comprising "The Tower of York", "The Tower of Newcastle", "The London Tower", "Back to The Tower of Durham", and "The Tower of The Coast", signed in graphite, in card mounts, largest 55 cm x 42 cm overall
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A group of vintage gallery exhibition posters comprising Salvador Dalí's "The Persistence of Memory", Wassily Kandinsky's "Open Green" and "Several Circles", and Diego Rivera's "The Flower Vendor" , respectively The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2004, The Norton Simon Museum, 1991, The Guggenheim Museum, 2012, and The Norton Simon Museum, 1996, largest approx 96 cm x 84 cm overall
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A winter study of a shrine in Japan featuring a tall pagoda temple and silhouettes of people passing by, with a sketched vignette depicting an aerial view of buildings in one corner , aquatint and drypoint etching, artist's proof, signed, in double card mount and moulded gilt frame under glass, 66 cm x 79 cm overall
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After Paul Klee (German-Swiss, 1879-1940)
"Colour Table: 1930", a poster exhibiting the expressionist colour-blocking work of the artist, print, in contemporary wooden frame under gallery glass, 86 cm x 65 cm overall
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After Leslie Matthew Ward, "Spy" (1851-1922)
"The Irish Secretary" and "The Passive Resister's Last Hope", t wo Victorian Vanity Fair caricatures , chromolithographic prints, published by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd, former dated September 24th, 1887, largest 40 cm x 27 cm overall
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Two uniformly framed compilations of "Alken's Coaching Scenes", lithographic prints, first published by Ackermann & Co in 1850, these later, in moulded ebonised frames under glass, 53 cm x 68 cm overall
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George Vernon Stokes (1873–1954)
A study of two hunting dogs halted beside their haul of pheasants and a hare, watercolour tinted drypoint etching, signed in graphite, in card mount and ebonised frame under glass, 47 cm x 47 cm overall
[Stokes was born in London and became recognised for his paintings, prints and illustrations of animal subjects and hunting scenes. His career involved illustrating children's books, countryside magazines, and books on dogs, with m uch of his work now held at The Carlisle Art Gallery and Museum. He also exhibited at The Royal Academy, The Royal Institute of Painters, and The Fine Arts Society.]
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George Vernon Stokes (1873–1954)
A study of three transfixed hunting dogs emerging from the tall wetland grass, watercolour tinted drypoint etchings, signed in graphite by artist and one other, numbered 71/75, bearing Fine Art Trade Guild blimp embossed stamp, in card mount and ebonised frame under glass, 47 cm x 47 cm overall
[Stokes was born in London and became recognised for his paintings, prints and illustrations of animal subjects and hunting scenes. His career involved illustrating children's books, countryside magazines, and books on dogs, with m uch of his work now held at The Carlisle Art Gallery and Museum. He also exhibited at The Royal Academy, The Royal Institute of Painters, and The Fine Arts Society.]
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George Vernon Stokes (1873–1954)
A study of a black labrador emerging from the brush clutching game, watercolour tinted drypoint etchings, signed in graphite, numbered 37/75, in card mount and ebonised frame under glass, 48 cm x 48 cm overall
[Stokes was born in London and became recognised for his paintings, prints and illustrations of animal subjects and hunting scenes. His career involved illustrating children's books, countryside magazines, and books on dogs, with m uch of his work now held at The Carlisle Art Gallery and Museum. He also exhibited at The Royal Academy, The Royal Institute of Painters, and The Fine Arts Society.]
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After Charles Johnson Payne, "Snaffles" (1884 - 1967)
"The Grand National, The Canal Turn", a race-day scene at Aintree Racecourse, print, signed and inscribed in graphite "A memory, The Old Sergeant and Geoffery Bennet" (winner of The Grand National in 1923, The Old Sergeant being the oldest horse ever to win), dated 1926, in ebonised frame under glass, 56 cm x 81 cm overall
[ Johnson Payne, also known as "Snaffles", was a well-known English painter and was highly regarded for his humorous work and depictions of horses in action. He specialised in watercolours and drawings which were then sold as prints, mainly showcasing military, racing or hunting, and equestrian scenes. He also took part in a painting event for the Summer Olympics in 1932. ]
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Robert Dighton (1751 - 1814)
"A Lawyer and his Client" , watercolour tinted engraving, published by Dighton, Spring Gardens, May 1812, in card mount and veneered frame under glass, 45 cm x 28 cm overall
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After Henri Léon Voisin (French, 1861 - 1945)
A set of four uniformly framed 20th Century reproductions of early 19th Century hot air balloon engravings, lithographic prints, in Hogarth frames under glass, 26 cm x 20 cm overall
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Paul Drury (1903 - 1987)
A head and shoulders portrait of a woman wearing a simple peasant blouse, sitting in quiet contemplation, drypoint etching, signed in graphite, 1930, unframed, 26 cm x 20 cm
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Marion, (late 20th Century)
"The Peg", a study of a black labrador gundog sat attentively amongst autumnal grasses beside a game bag, watercolour, titled, signed and dated "by Marion '88", in pen-lined card mount and moulded frame under glass, 40 cm x 50 cm sight size
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Spyridon Scarvelli (Greek, 1862 - 1942)
A warm idyl depicting fishermen toiling in tranquil waters before the Old Fortress of Corfu, beyond the last warmth of the setting sun dissipates, watercolour, signed, in card mount and parcel-gilt frame under glass, 35 cm x 50 cm overall
[ Spyridon Scarvelli was born on the island of Corfu and studied at The Corfu School of Art, continuing his studies in Trieste and Rome. On his return to Corfu, he worked with other artists on the fresco in the Achilleion - the summer residence of Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria.
For a period Scarvelli lived in Egypt, a land inspiring many of his works. Working predominantly in watercolour he is characterised by his exploration of light and colour, and his ability to capture the warmth of his subject matter.
His work is found in many public and private collections, notably: The National Gallery, Athens, The Athens Municipal Gallery, The Municipal Gallery of Corfu, The Municipal Gallery of Rhodes and The National Bank of Greece. ]
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Spyridon Scarvelli (Greek, 1862 - 1942)
A vast prospect of a remote settlement extending across calm waters, as seen from a lush, gramineous outlook, watercolour, signed, in card mount and parcel-gilt frame under glass, 35 cm x 50 cm overall
[ Spyridon Scarvelli was born on the island of Corfu and studied at The Corfu School of Art, continuing his studies in Trieste and Rome. On his return to Corfu, he worked with other artists on the fresco in the Achilleion - the summer residence of Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria.
For a period, Scarvelli lived in Egypt, a land inspiring many of his works. Working predominantly in watercolour he is characterised by his exploration of light and colour, and his ability to capture the warmth of his subject matter.
His work is found in many public and private collections, notably: The National Gallery, Athens, The Athens Municipal Gallery, The Municipal Gallery of Corfu, The Municipal Gallery of Rhodes and The National Bank of Greece. ]
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A late 19th / early 20th Century panoramic coastal view past cliffs and a rocky shore towards a rough sea crashing into the rocky outcrops, with a lone sailing boat in the distance, set against a brooding sky , oil on canvas, signed, in moulded gilt frame, 45 cm x 106 cm overall
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George Arnold (early 20th Century)
"Beam Wind", a study of a three-masted tall ship traversing turquoise waves set against a clear blue sky, watercolour, signed and dated 1917, in pencil-lined card mount and moulded gilt frame under glass, 42 x 52 cm overall
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Frederick Clive Newcome (1847–1894)
"Wythburn Church & Helvellyn", a Lakeland winter view of a mother tenderly swaddling a young child and traversing the road before the small white-washed stone church nestled below snow-blanketed mountains, watercolour, signed and dated 1885, titled verso, in gilt card mount and cavetto-moulded gilt frame under glass, 61 cm x 80 cm overall
[ Newcome's works were applauded by art critic John Ruskin, describing his mountain scenes as "carefully studied, very right and good". He exhibited at The Royal Academy, The Royal Society of Artists, The Royal Scottish Academy and Manchester City Art Gallery. ]
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William Lakin Turner (1867-1936)
"Maiden Moor, Borrowdale", being a study of a vast valley, as seen from a high moorland, with a beck flowing through forest and fells, watercolour, signed, dated 1906 and titled verso and within work, in gilt card mount and moulded gilt frame under glass, 32 x 41 cm overall
[ Son of artist George Turner, who was known as the "Derbyshire Constable", William is said to have inherited his artistic talent from his father, under whom he trained. He exhibited nationally including fourteen works at The Royal Academy of Artists, with his painting of Rydal Water being purchased by Beatrix Potter and still hanging at her former home Hill Top, now owned by the National Trust. He is best known for his Lake District views, created when he resided at Yew Tree Cottage, Applethwaite, Keswick. ]
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Robin Hambro
"Winged Flight", a study of a snowy owl in flight set against a starry night sky, acrylic on canvas, in box frame under glass, 90 cm x 89 cm overall
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John A Henderson Tarbet (Scottish, 1865-1939)
A rugged highland landscape depicting a still loch with sheep on the distant shore before dour hills , watercolour, signed, in pencil-lined double card mount and parcel-gilt wooden frame under glass, 52 x 67 cm overall
[ Henderson Tarbet was born in Edinburgh and was recognised for his oil and watercolour landscape paintings, often featuring coastal and moorland scenes. Throughout his career he exhibited in many national galleries including the Royal Academy and The Royal Scottish Academy, and was an active member of The Scottish Arts Club. ]
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John Anthony Conner (American, 1892-1971)
"Iredell Road, Laurel Canyon" , a sunny prospect depicting a meandering dirt road amongst scattered trees, before the Santa Monica Mountains, oil on canvas board, signed, titled on frame verso, in moulded gilt frame, 33 cm x 42 cm overall , together with another study of a winding turquoise river, autumnal trees, and a distant horizon of blue mountains warmly illuminated by a setting sun, in a similar Californian setting, oil on canvas board, signed, in gilt slip and moulded wooden frame, 37 cm x 43 cm overall
[ Conner was born and raised in Illinois and served in the US Army during World War One before relocating to California. He drew inspiration from Los Angeles scenery and went on to pursue a career in the art department of MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc), amongst several other motion picture studios, garnering respect for his impressionist depictions of desert landscapes. ]
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John Anthony Conner (American, 1892-1971)
A still desert landscape strewn with scrub, before distant dusky mountains , oil on board, signed, in moulded gilt frame, 43 cm x 53 cm overall
[ Conner was born and raised in Illinois and served in the US Army during World War One before relocating to California. He drew inspiration from Los Angeles scenery and went on to pursue a career in the art department of MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc), amongst several other motion picture studios, garnering respect for his impressionist depictions of desert landscapes. ]
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Jim Ridout (b. 1946)
"Cap Taillat Moorings", being a vibrant depiction of a rocky shore and beach at Saint Tropez, Southern France, oil on canvas, signed, titled verso, in fabric-covered slip and ogee-moulded gilt frame, 60 cm x 46 cm overall
[ Ridout obtained a degree at Oxford and studied at Camberwell School of Art, taking a keen interest in painting and printmaking. He now lives and works in the Lake District after returning from an extended trip to Japan where he studied drawing and wood-block printing, exhibiting his Japanese landscapes in Yokohama. Utilising skills learnt in Japan and during his studies he creates striking landscapes with complex skies, he is a keen fell-walker which informs his work, capturing the environment around him in watercolour, oils and graphite. ]
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Jim Ridout (b. 1946)
"Pete Brown reading at the Town Hall", a juxtaposition depicting the dark, distorted figure of the poet, lyricist and singer set against a bright, contrasting ground surmounted by a classical arched façade, mixed media on artists board, signed, 1966, titled verso, in pine frame, 55 cm x 60 cm overall
[ Ridout obtained a degree at Oxford and studied at Camberwell School of Art, taking a keen interest in painting and printmaking. He now lives and works in the Lake District after returning from an extended trip to Japan where he studied drawing and wood-block printing, exhibiting his Japanese landscapes in Yokohama. Utilising skills learnt in Japan and during his studies he creates striking landscapes with complex skies, he is a keen fell-walker which informs his work, capturing the environment around him in watercolour, oils and graphite. ]
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Jim Ridout (b. 1946)
A cheerful depiction of two young girls dressed in kimonos gazing out towards a warm, watercolour-washed sky above a near-silhouetted Japanese landscape with pagoda, the setting sun bathing their smiling faces in golden light, watercolour, signed, 1984, in fabric-covered card mount and chromium-plated frame under glass, 51 cm x 51 cm overall
[ Ridout obtained a degree at Oxford and studied at Camberwell School of Art taking a keen interest in painting and printmaking. He now lives and works in the Lake District after returning from an extended trip to Japan where he studied drawing and wood-block printing, exhibiting his Japanese landscapes in Yokohama. Utilising skills learnt in Japan and during his studies he creates striking landscapes with complex skies, he is a keen fell-walker which informs his work, capturing the environment around him in watercolour, oils and graphite. ]
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Jim Ridout (b. 1946)
A bold, impasto study of a reclining female semi-nude figure, composed of earthy, thick brushstrokes and set against a pale ground, oil on canvas, signed, 45 cm x 36 cm overall
[ Ridout obtained a degree at Oxford and studied at Camberwell School of Art, taking a keen interest in painting and printmaking. He now lives and works in the Lake District after returning from an extended trip to Japan where he studied drawing and wood-block printing, exhibiting his Japanese landscapes in Yokohama. Utilising skills learnt in Japan and during his studies he creates striking landscapes with complex skies, he is a keen fell-walker which informs his work, capturing the environment around him in watercolour, oils and graphite. ]
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Jim Ridout (b. 1946)
"The Shambles, York" being a bright depiction of figures perusing the historic street and one other street scene, oil on canvas and board respectively, signed, titled verso, 40 cm x 32 cm overall
[ Ridout obtained a degree at Oxford and studied at Camberwell School of Art, taking a keen interest in painting and printmaking. He now lives and works in the Lake District after returning from an extended trip to Japan where he studied drawing and wood-block printing, exhibiting his Japanese landscapes in Yokohama. Utilising skills learnt in Japan and during his studies he creates striking landscapes with complex skies, he is a keen fell-walker which informs his work, capturing the environment around him in watercolour, oils and graphite. ]
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Jim Ridout (b. 1946)
An entrance examination portfolio for The Slade School of Fine Art containing still lifes in graphite, charcoal and oil including nudes, depictions of fruit and a pointillist piece, folio 77 cm x 62 cm (27)
[ Ridout obtained a degree at Oxford and studied at Camberwell School of Art, taking a keen interest in painting and printmaking. He now lives and works in the Lake District after returning from an extended trip to Japan where he studied drawing and wood-block printing, exhibiting his Japanese landscapes in Yokohama. Utilising skills learnt in Japan and during his studies he creates striking landscapes with complex skies, he is a keen fell-walker which informs his work, capturing the environment around him in watercolour, oils and graphite. ]
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Jim Ridout (b. 1946)
A panoramic, picturesque vista portraying a still lake framed by silhouetted mountains overshadowed by a vast dusky sky with looming nimbus clouds echoing and dwarfing the landscape below, watercolour, signed, in card mount and ebonised frame under glass, 64 cm x 95 cm overall
[ Ridout obtained a degree at Oxford and studied at Camberwell School of Art taking a keen interest in painting and printmaking. He now lives and works in the Lake District after returning from an extended trip to Japan where he studied drawing and wood-block printing, exhibiting his Japanese landscapes in Yokohama. Utilising skills learnt in Japan and during his studies he creates striking landscapes with complex skies, he is a keen fell-walker which informs his work, capturing the environment around him in watercolour, oils and graphite. ]
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Jim Ridout (b. 1946)
Two uniformly framed street studies of the same quaint town street looking towards a priory or church from different vantage points, oil on canvas, signed, 1971, in pine frames, 54 cm x 66 cm overall
[ Ridout obtained a degree at Oxford and studied at Camberwell School of Art, taking a keen interest in painting and printmaking. He now lives and works in the Lake District after returning from an extended trip to Japan where he studied drawing and wood-block printing, exhibiting his Japanese landscapes in Yokohama. Utilising skills learnt in Japan and during his studies he creates striking landscapes with complex skies, he is a keen fell-walker which informs his work, capturing the environment around him in watercolour, oils and graphite. ]
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Ken Ormonde (Cumbria, contemporary)
"Cautles", an impressionist study of a green spring meadow looking down towards a small farm nestled in a valley before fells and crags, oil on board, signed, titled and dated December 2001 on label verso, in card mount and ebonised wooden frame under glass, 45 cm x 50 cm overall
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J Darnie (?) (contemporary)
A textured study of a winter early evening snow-dusted Appleby railway station, the gloom eased by the warm light from traditional lamp posts, Lowryesque passengers a waiting the arrival of an approaching steam locomotive , acrylic on canvas, signed, in a contemporary ebonised frame, 36 cm x 36 cm overall
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A charming study of a thoroughbred racing horse and jovial jockey, watercolour on silk, in card mount and ebonised frame under glass, 50 cm x 49 cm overall
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A group of three aviation paintings, comprising Arthur Sturgess (1930 - 1992), a study of a Second World RAF aircraft in flight, acrylic on artists' board, signed, in a moulded gilt frame, a similar study of a Sealand aircraft in flight amidst a mountainous landscape, watercolour, in card mount and wooden frame under glass, and a depiction of an early dirigible in flight over picturesque countryside, watercolour, signed "JB", 1980, in pen-lined card mount and gilt frame under glass, largest 56 cm x 69 cm overall
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A Victorian gilt-enriched ornithological study of a hummingbird perched on a sprig, bearing a label verso inscribed "The crested hummingbird of New Zealand, Mary A Wheeler", watercolour, in card mount and Hogarth frame under glass, 20 cm x 15 cm overall
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Edwin Grieg Hall (1929 - 2017)
Bamburgh Castle viewed from a nearby beach, watercolour, signed and labelled verso, in card mount and contemporary wooden frame under glass, 54 cm x 67 cm overall
[Grieg Hall was born in England in 1929 and was a well-established watercolourist, with his primary subject being that of Lake District landscapes. His paintings have been up for auction 82 times over the course of his career, and are of great local interest.]
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Edwin Grieg Hall (1929 - 2017)
Two atmospheric Lake District views, being a study of Derwentwater set before misty peaks, and another, similar prospect, watercolour, signed, former in card mount and gilt frame under glass, 55 cm x 67 cm overall
[Grieg Hall was born in England in 1929 and was a well-established watercolourist, with his primary subject being that of Lake District landscapes. His paintings have been up for auction 82 times over the course of his career, and are of great local interest.]
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Edwin Grieg Hall (1929 - 2017)
"Bassenthwaite", a grisaille w inter study of the lake from afar, depicting a winding track trailing down towards the waterfront , with snow-capped Sale Fell in the distance , watercolour, signed, titled and dated February 1981 verso, in card mount and parcel-gilt ebonised frame under glass, 39 cm x 49 cm overall
[Grieg Hall was born in England in 1929 and was a well-established watercolourist, with his primary subject being that of Lake District landscapes. His paintings have been up for auction 82 times over the course of his career, and are of great local interest.]
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A 19th Century head and shoulders portrait of a gentleman with chin curtain beard, oil on canvas, 30 cm x 27 cm overall
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Thomas Bush Hardy (1842 - 1897)
A study of a sailboat traversing a choppy sea alongside a small wooden rowing boat, with distant ships and white cliffs , watercolour, signed and dated 1889, in pen-lined card mount and gilt frame under glass, 23 cm x 31 cm overall
[ Hardy was born in Sheffield and spent his youth travelling throughout Italy and the Netherlands, gathering inspiration for his maritime watercolours. In 1884 he was elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists, exhibiting much of his work with the Society as well as The Royal Academy. ]
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Villarreal (Spanish, late 20th Century)
A chiaroscuro still life of an unripened plum in a small dish, next to two cherries , oil on canvas, signed, dated March 1989 verso, in gilt slip and moulded wooden frame, 46 cm x 52 cm overall
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Villarreal (Spanish, late 20th Century)
A still life of a busily arranged tabletop with violin, sheet music, books and quill , softly illuminated by candlelight, oil on copper, signed, in gilt slip and moulded wooden frame, 35 cm x 40 cm overall
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Villarreal (Spanish, late 20th Century)
An umbrous still life of a smoking pipe spilling ash onto a tabletop, beside a blue-and-white beer stein and a folded journal, oil on copper, signed, in gilt slip, fabric-covered mount and moulded wooden frame, 35 cm x 40 cm overall
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Villarreal (Spanish, late 20th Century)
A chiaroscuro still life of a 17th Century table with a gilt ewer, wine decanter, glass, and the remnants of a meal, oil on board, signed, in gilt frame, 25 cm x 20 cm overall
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Villarreal (Spanish, late 20th Century)
A tenebrous still life of two glossy ripe plums before a chipped earthenware mug, oil on canvas, signed, in gilt slip, fabric-covered mount and moulded wooden frame, 46 cm x 52 cm overall
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Kathleen M Waterfield (contemporary)
"After the Ride", a study of ponies and young riding students in the stable yard at Allonby Riding School, oil on board, signed, titled and dated 1973 verso, in a contemporary limed wooden frame, 49 cm x 64 cm overall
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