Watercolour 3

Fisherman below Richmond Castle, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, watercolour on paper, signed C.R. Yates 1921.

Watercolour on paper, signed and dated 1921. Dimensions : Frame : 501mm x 410mm x 19mm. Image : 350mm x 250mm. Weight : 1.620kg net. Condition : Good.

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Fisherman below Richmond Castle, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, watercolour on paper, signed C.R. Yates, 1921.

Condition/Notes : The watercolour painting on textured art paper is in good condition with good colour. The painting depicts a fisherman standing on the banks of the River Swale below Richmond Castle with the castle dominating the hill above and the town in the distance. The painting is signed by the artist to the left of the fisherman below the tree and dated 1921. There are a few light marks in the sky near the top lh corner but these are not noticeable in normal viewing. Otherwise there are no signs of foxing or moisture ingress. The painting is displayed within a lined mount which is in good condition. The gilt wooden frame is in good sound condition apart from a few chips around the edges. The frame is backed with a sheet of hardboard secured by framing points and sealed with self-adhesive tape. A label is attached to the upper centre which reads "Fisherman below Richmond Castle (Swaledale, N. Yorks). Sgd.' C.R. Yates 1921' (Towards lower left). Screw-eyes and cord attached.

Fishermen Returning to Whitby, watercolour on paper, signed A. Smith (possibly Austin Smith, 19th/20th Century English School), c1920 (much earlier if not Austin Smith). Framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : The watercolour on paper painting depicts several fishing boats returning to Whitby Harbour ahead of an approaching storm and the focus of attention is the nearest boat which is fighting against the prevailing wind attempting to enter the protection of the harbour. St. Mary's church atop the East Cliff stands out against the evening sky and the Abbey can be seen behind the church. The extent of the erosion of the cliff face can be seen in this painting when comparing it to a contemporary photograph of the same view. The painting is typical of the work of this well-known artist who painted many such scenes around Whitby and Scarborough and is renowned for his maritime studies, although this attribution is not certain. There are indications that another artist known as A.Smith was active in the mid 1800's. Any further information regarding this will be added in due course. (Any information regarding this artist is welcome). The artist's signature is in the lower lh corner. The painting is displayed within a gilt mount, typical of the period, which is in good condition. The heavy decorated gilt wooden frame is also in good condition with light wear to the edges; verso closed with a cardboard sheet nailed in place and sealed with 38mm self-adhesive tape. Framer's label attached to lower edge and a title label "Fishermen returning Whitby" attached lower lh corner. Hanging cord attached.

Fishing Boat entering Zeebrugge Harbour, watercolour and gouache, signed H. Arden, c1906. Framed. Maritime.

Watercolour and gouache on card, signed H. Arden. Dimensions : Frame : 494mm x 390mm x 48mm. Image : 382mm x 280mm. Weight : 2.400kg. Condition : Good.

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Fishing Boat entering Old Zeebrugge Harbour (Old Mole) with people fishing from the wall, c1906.

The watercolour study is in good condition with good colours and highlights in gouache. The sea is choppy and the sky overcast with rain clouds and other boats can be seen towards the shoreline. People can be seen fishing from the harbour entrance wall. It is an atmospheric scene capturing the stark conditions of the North Sea on a typical Autumnal day

The painting is signed H. Arden in the lower lh corner in paint in the artist's usual style.

The painting is displayed within a smaller wooden frame with an incorporated gilt slip. This inner frame is secured to the main heavy wooden gilt painted, glazed, frame by nails and four modern arrow points. The frame is deeply recessed and painted with gilt paint. Both are in good sturdy condition with some small scuffs and dints in places to the main frame. Three sections of separate wooden sheets form the backing board and are secured by nails. Label attached to upper backing board with handscript "Henri Arden Born Antwerp Belgium 1859-1917" (This birth-date differs from the commonly accepted year of birth 1858). Also a small printed reference label attached to the upper lh corner of main frame "C11293S2/1/0 Late 19th/20th Century Coastal Scene).

The study is typical of the work of this well-known prolific Belgian martime artist.

The Old Mole Lighthouse and associated concrete construction (Leopold II Dam) was completed in 1905 but was badly damaged during WWI. 

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Fishing Boats off the Coast, watercolour on paper, signed Leslie Stanhope. c1900. Maritime.

Watercolour on paper, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 290mm x 544mm x 20mm. Image : 120mm x 363mm. Weight : 1.380kg net. Condition : Quite good.

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Fishing Boats off the Coast, watercolour on paper, signed Leslie Stanhope. c1900.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The watercolour on paper seascape is in quite good condition with quite good colour, no damage, but areas of foxing and surface dusting particularly around the two fishing boats. Some of the apparent marking is actually reflections from the inside of the glazing and can be removed when opening the frame. The scene depicts two fishing boats at moorings and another passing on a sultry, calm afternoon; patches of blue sky are breaking through the haze and are reflected in the sea along the lower edge of the painting. A simple but pleasing study signed by the artist in the lower rh corner.  The painting is displayed within the original period gilt mount, which is in good condition, and housed in the original period wooden frame which is in quite good condition with light scuffing to edges. The frame is securely backed with two sheets of wood nailed in position and sealed with the original dust sheet which is torn in places. The frame is in original undisturbed condition; no visible script. Screw-eyes and rings attached.

Flat Iron Building, Winter, New York signed by Michael Crawley, c1980. Framed. Cityscape.

Watercolour on paper, signed by the artist, framed and glazed. Dimensions : Frame : 450mm x 426mm x 20mm. Image : 288mm x 263mm. Weight : 1.480kg net. Condition : Good.

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Flat Iron Building, Winter, New York, signed by Michael Crawley. Watercolour on paper, framed and glazed. c1980.

Condition/Notes : The watercolour on paper depicts the well known New York landscape in winter time with snow on the ground. This is a popular season for Michael Crawley and this painting is one of his New York series. The scene captures the chill of the New York winter and the stark grandeur of the architecture and the images of common humanity are set against this background. The colours are good and the painting is signed in the artist's usual manner lower rh corner.

The painting is in good condition with no foxing or moisture ingress and is displayed beneath a khaki mount which is in good clean condition. The contemporary blue marbled frame complements the mood of the painting and is in good condition except for a few small chips in places. The back of the frame is covered with a board secured by panel pins and sealed with 50mm gummed framing tape.

A label with title "Flat Iron Building, Winter, New York" is attached top lh corner.

From Crieff - Looking towards Ochtertyre House Glen Farritt, Perth and Kinross, watercolour, signed Mary Weatherill. c1880.  Landscape.

Scottish landscape, watercolour, signed Mary Weatherill. Dimensions : Frame : 456mm x 551mm x 15mm. Image : 260mm x 355mm. Weight : 1.800kg net. Condition : Good.

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From Crieff - Looking towards Glen Farritt. House in distance is Ochtertyre, the seat of Sir Patrick Murray. (Inscribed so verso).

Watercolour signed by the artist Mary Weatherill lower lh corner, c1880. Framed and glazed in original gilt frame.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour Scottish landscape study in Perth and Clackmannanshire is in good condition with good colour and no damage or marking; two figures walking towards the viewer. Base is 10-3/4" x 14-1/2" Whatman Drawing Board faced with Whatman Hand-made paper; Whatman watermark can be seen along the top edge of the painting in large print underneath the paint. Signed in the lower lh corner in the artist's usual manner; no visible date (could be obscured by the mount).

Displayed within a gilt mount which is in good condition.

The gilt frame is in sturdy condition with scuffing in places. Backing dust-sheet has been removed at some time revealing the Whatman Drawing Board base secured to the mount by four strips of old gummed tape. Inscribed in faded ink handscript "From Crieff - Looking towards Glen Farritt. House in distance is Ochtertyre, the seat of Sir Patrick Murray". Not the original frame but an early replacement. Foxing spots to the base back and mount back. Mount secured by old rusty panel pins; remnants of dust sheet to edges of frame.

An interesting work by this well known artist.

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Fujiyama, Fujisan, village scene, signed by M. Matsu, c1930. Original frame. East Asian.

Watercolour on paper, framed and glazed. Dimensions : Frame : 360mm x 275mm x 18mm. Image : 315mm x 230mm. Weight : 0.820kg net. Condition : Quite Good.

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Fujiyama, Fujisan, village scene, watercolour on paper, signed by M. Matsu, c1930.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The watercolour painting depicts a small village scene with horse and cart and a solitary figure with iconic Mount Fujiyama dominating the scene. The stylized classical Japanese Maple tree contrasts starkly with the frozen peak of Fujiyama Fujisan. The painting is typical of this known Japanese artist. He was active during the 1930's and is recognised as a pre-WWII artist; known for his night scenes. The tone of the painting is also typical of his work as the subdued blue colour features in many of his works.

There are a few foxing marks across the centre of the painting but otherwise the painting is in good condition. The artist's signature is in the lower lh corner. The original frame is in quite good condition with a few marks and scratches to the edges. The back of the frame is covered with a cardboard sheet fixed by old panel pins and sealed with 40mm gummed tape. "By Matsu - artist signed" is written in handscript at the top and the framer's label - Mr T.W. Radley, Wolverhampton - is attached to the lower edge. Hooks and cord attached. Overall, an interesting work of the pre-war Japanese School.

Gate to Farmhouse, landscape, watercolour on paper, signed CJ Hackett 1908. Original frame.

Watercolour on paper signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 415mm x 488mm x 28mm. Image : 207mm x 278mm. Weight : 1.800kg. Condition : Quite good.

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Watercolour on paper landscape, signed and dated CJ. Hackett 1908. Original frame. 

The watercolour landscape study depicts the gateway to an isolated farmhouse with a pond at the side of the track. The painting is in quite good condition with quite good colours which have faded slightly. The isolated farmhouse is surrounded by trees and bushes and looks towards the rolling hills in the distance. The artist has signed the work in the lower lh corner in slightly faded black paint " CJ. Hackett" and dated "1908". There are a few isolated light foxing spots in the sky.

The study is displayed within period gilt mount board which is in good condition. 

The gilt wooden frame is in good structural condition with machine carved decoration on the outer and inner edges; scuffing and some paint losses on the edges with light scratching in places to the face. Wooden backing board, in two sections, secured by numerous original headless nails; remnants of original dust-sheet still attached in places around edges. No visible script but removal of the backing board may well reveal information. Hanging cord attached to old metal rings. 

An interesting early 20thC British School painting benefitting from the artist's signature and date. 

Geraniums on doorstep in Spain, watercolour on paper, signed Doris Petter, c1975. Unglazed frame.

Watercolour on paper in unglazed frame. Signed. Dimensions : Frame : 322mm x 413mm x 12mm. Image : 225mm x 325mm. Weight : 0.400kg net. Condition : Good.

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Geraniums on doorstep in Spain, watercolour on paper, signed Doris Petter, 1975. Unglazed frame.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on paper study of terracotta pot with a geranium plant on the doorstep is in good condition with good colour and no damage. The scene is interesting with the geranium capturing the attention and the doorway further up the street drawing the viewer into the study. The Spanish street scene imparts the heat and solitude of the midday. Signed in the lower rh corner in pale blue ink Doris Petter.

It is thought that this is the work of the British artist Madeleine Petter 1924-2014 signing in the alternative Doris Petter.

The painting is displayed within a dark mushroom coloured mount which is in good condition. Contemporary cream coloured frame with gilt inner decoration; currently unglazed due to apparent previous breakage. Card backing board secured by metal points which have been previously removed to access the broken glazing and temporarily refitted. Hanging wire attached. Previous examination of the painting base revealed the date 1975 in handscript verso.

An attractive and interesting genre 20th Century work.

Grand Harbour from Senglea, Malta, in the manner of D'Esposito, signed Michael Crawley, c1990. Maritime.

Watercolour on paper, signed by the artist. Dimensions : Frame : 702mm x 333mm x 15mm. Image : 528mm x 150mm. Weight : 2.600kg net. Condition : Very good.

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Grand Harbour from Senglea, Malta, watercolour on paper, in the manner of D'Esposito, signed Michael Crawley c1990. Framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : Very good. The watercolour painting on paper depicts the classical view of the Grand Harbour as viewed from Senglea, executed in the manner of D'Esposito, with boats and figures against a colourful Maltese evening sky. The colours are very good and strong and there is no damage or moisture to the base. The painting is signed Michael Crawley in the lower rh corner in the usual manner of this prolific British artist. Several of his Maltese studies are on the market at this time and offer an interesting alternative to his more common English landscapes. The work is displayed within a khaki and charcoal double-mount presentation which complements the painting and is also in good condition. The heavy gilt wooden frame is sturdy and appropriate for the work with light scuffing to the gilt surface. The backing board is sealed with 38mm framing tape. A title label "Grand Harbour from Senglea, Malta" is attached at the upper lh corner. Rings and wire attached. Overall, a very attractive and colourful painting which will add a pleasing aspect to a vacant wall, signed by a well known and respected artist.

Grand Harbour, Malta, watercolour, Joseph Galea 1967. Maritime.

Watercolour on paper, unsigned but titled and dated in artist's hand. Dimensions : Frame : 392mm x 495mm x 40mm. Image : 170mm x 265mm. Weight : 1.860kg net. Condition : Good/Very Good.

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Grand Harbour, Malta, watercolour on paper, unsigned but titled and dated in Joseph Galea's pencil handscript. 1967.

Condition/Notes : Good/Very Good. The watercolour on paper study of the Grand Harbour Valletta is in good condition with good colour and no damage. The study is a favourite of this artist and can be seen in many variations; in this case the artist has not signed the painting but the work is undoubtably that of Joseph Galea. Beneath the painting, on the customized art card, is written in pencil handscript 1967 rh corner and title Grand Harbour lh corner - script is recognized as Joseph Galea's from many previously inscribed works that I have purchased. The painting is displayed within a white mount which is in good condition with no damage, marking or toning. The deeply recessed gilt frame with floral decoration to outer edge and beaded inner edge is in good condition with light wear; verso closed with fibre board sealed with framing tape. Galea's Art Studio Malta gold label attached with upper rh corner missing. Screw-eyes and cord attached.

A traditional watercolour study of the Grand Harbour Valletta by the well known listed artist Joseph Galea.

Grand Harbour, Valletta, watercolour on paper, signed Jos. Galea 1978. Framed and glazed. Maritime.

Watercolour on paper, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 333mm x 385mm x 40mm. Image : 93mm x 145mm. Weight : 1.650kg net. Condition : Good.

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Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta, watercolour on customized art card, signed Jos. Galea,  titled and dated 1978 below in pencil. 1978. Framed and glazed in heavy ornate decorative gilt ebonized frame.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on customized art paper is in good condition with good colour and no marking or moisture. The scene depicts the Grand Harbour with a figure in a boat and the clear blue sky with fair weather clouds. The artist's signature is in the lower rh corner in his usual manner; the title Grand Harbour is written in pencil script below the lh corner and the date 1978 in the lower rh corner, both in the artist's hand. The art card has a grey textile pattern and is enclosed in a gilt surround. The ornate gilt and ebonized heavy frame is in good condition although there is an area of surface abrasion to the immediate right of the lh gilt corner which has been repainted and a similar abrasion to the upper rh corner; both are not particularly noticeable when on display. The frame has a wooden backing board which is painted brown and sealed with framing tape. Screw-eyes and cord attached. An attractively framed popular scene created with the Valletta tourist market in mind reflecting the boom years of the 1970's - a nostalgic painting.

Grazing Sheep, landscape, watercolour on paper, signed Taffy Davidson 1917. Framed.

Watercolour genre landscape, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 429mm x 517mm x 22mm. Image : 228mm x 326mm. Weight : 1.900kg. Condition : Good.

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Grazing Sheep in landscape, watercolour on fine art paper, signed Taffy Davidson 1917.

The watercolour study is in good condition with good colour and no damage. An attractive study of the grazing sheep with an evening sky to the horizon; highlighted effects to the foreground and sky effectively achieved by scratching technique. The artist has signed the work in the lower lh corner in slightly faded blue ink "Taffy Davidson 1917.".

The painting is displayed within a multi-lined stone coloured mount which is in quite good condition - light creasing to upper border between window and frame edge but of no real concern. Antique effect wooden frame with cream and gilt inner edge; good sturdy condition with scuffing in places. Cardboard backing board secured by panel pins. Auction label 45970 to upper rh corner and "PG2561" in pen script to upper lh corner. 

A pleasing study by this well-known prolific Scottish artist.

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H.H. Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Bahadur, Nizam VI of Hyderabad, watercolour and gouache on photo ground, 19thC Indian School, c1890. Orientalist.

Watercolour and gouache on photo ground. Dimensions : Frame : 477mm x 362mm x 30mm. Image : 300mm x 185mm. Weight : 1.880kg net. Original ebonized frame within oak frame.

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H.H. Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah VI, Nizam VI of Hyderabad, watercolour and gouache on photographic ground.

19thC Indian School, c1890. Mixed media. 

Original ebonized frame displayed within glazed oak frame.

Condition/Notes : Good. The full figure watercolour and gouache portrait of the Nizam VI of Hyderabad is in good condition. The colours to the figure are good and the scenic background is quite good with some fading and toning to the vegetation and the distant mosque. Very attractive and interesting scenic background executed in the traditional Indian style; Nizam's dress in fine detail.

The figure of the Nizam appears to float before the landscape which is typical of this period style of depiction. Particularly interesting is the remaining shadow of the Nizam's long flowing sideburns and hair in the original photograph which has been removed in this painted version reflecting his actual later real-life change to a somewhat shorter hair style. He reigned for 42 years until his death in 1911.    

The painting is displayed within the original ebonized frame which is displayed within a larger glazed oak frame with carved beading surround; sturdy condition with scuffing and scratching in  places. The inner frame has wooden backing board secured by arrow points sealed with old tape and nailed to the outer oak frame. Old screw-eyes and cord attached. No visible script. 

A very interesting and historical Anglo-Indian painting.

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Harbourside, St. Ives, watercolour on paper, signed W. Sands. c1930.

Watercolour on paper, titled and signed. Dimensions : Frame : 424mm x 254mm x 13mm. Image : 245mm x 120mm. Weight : 0.860kg net. Condition : Good.

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Harbourside, St. Ives, watercolour on paper, titled and signed W. Sands, c1930.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on paper study of St. Ives' harbourside is in good condition with good colour and no foxing or moisture. The painting depicts the quiet and peaceful harbourside with several buildings, a walking figure and a fishing boat. The artist's signature is in the lower lh corner in his usual manner and the title St. Ives is written in the same hand in lower rh corner. The painting is displayed within an old grey mount which has marking and foxing in places and toning around the window edges. The gloss polished frame is in good condition with light scuffing and sealed with card backing board and kraft which is torn around the edges. Old screw-eyes and twine attached. Small label with reference number attached to upper centre.

HMS Hesperus, H57, in coastal scene with barrage balloons, 1941, watercolour and gouache, signed John R. Dominy 1966. Framed. Maritime.

Watercolour and gouache maritime study, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 431mm x 602mm x 20mm. Image : 268mm x 445mm. Weight : 2.200kg. Condition : Good.

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HMS Hesperus H57 and HMS Prince of Wales in coastal scene with barrage balloons 1941, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed John R. Dominy 1966. Framed. 

The watercolour with gouache highlights study is in good condition with good colours and no damage or marking. The active scene is quite complex with several ships and a nearby coastline with barrage balloons at intervals against an overcast sky. 

The painting is signed in white paint in the lower rh corner John R. Dominy dated 1966. 

Painting is displayed within a white mount board which is in good condition; a few light marks to inside of glazing which may necessitate opening the frame to clean if required. The original plain cream coloured wooden frame is in good sturdy condition with wear and scuffing to edges commensurate with age; cardboard backing board secured by nails and sealed with framing tape. D501 in pencil script to centre and framer's small label to lower rh corner "J. Pratt & Sons (Derby) Ltd. 31 Curzon St. Derby Est. 1887 etc.". Cord attached to old metal rings. 

HMS Hesperus H57, an H-class destroyer, was originally ordered by the Brazilian Navy in the late 1930's, named Jurnena, but later bought by the RN in September 1939 and renamed HMS Hearty then HMS Hesperus. In August 1941 she escorted the battleship HMS Prince of Wales carrying PM Winston Churchill to the Atlantic Charter meeting with President F.D.Roosevelt at Placentia Bay. She was scrapped in 1947.  

In the painting she is depicted passing HMS Prince of Wales, King George V-class battleship carrying a Supermarine Walrus amphibious biplane (catapult launched) seen aft of the funnels. HMS Prince of Wales was built by Cammell Laird & Co. Birkenhead, completed 31.03.1941 but sunk by Japanese attack off Kuantan 10.12.1941. This battleship thus confirms the date of the scene to be 1941. 

More research is needed to ascertain the location of the scene - will be added in due course. There may be descriptive script verso.

An interesting, active and historical painting by this well-known maritime artist.

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HMS Ophir off Portsmouth's Fortifications, The Royal Tour 1901, signed initials C.W.F. (Charles W. Fothergill), dated 1901.

Watercolour on paper, signed, initials C.W.F. by the artist, framed and glazed. Dimensions : Frame : 558mm x 446mm x 20mm. Image : 356mm x 236mm. Weight : Framed : 2.600kg net. Condition : Good.

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Watercolour on paper painting "HMS Ophir off Portsmouth's Fortifications with sailing boats in background and crowds on the beach. The Royal Tour 1901." Signed by the artist, Charles W. Fothergill, initials C.W.F., and dated 1901. Oak framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : The watercolour painting depicts ss Ophir of the Orient Steamship Company, renamed HMS Ophir for The Royal Tour of 1901, off Portsmouth's Fortifications with sailing boats in the background and crowds on the beach.

In 1891 the liner was owned by the Orient Steamship Company and carried passengers to and from Australia via Aden and Colombo. In 1901 she was on temporary service as a Royal Yacht HMS Ophir carrying the future King George V and his wife Mary to open the Australian Federal Parliament in Melbourne. She was requisitioned for the War Effort in 1915, returned to her owners in 1918 but never refitted and was broken up in 1922.

The painting is in good condition and there is no sign of foxing or moisture ingress. The study is of great historical interest as The Royal Tour of 1901 lasted from March to November and covered much of the world.

The artist's signature, initials C.W.F., is in the lower rh corner with date 1901. The painting is displayed beneath an original dark gold mount with some toning to the window cut edge in places. The original oak frame is sturdy and in good condition with light wear to the edges. The back of the frame is covered with a wooden backing board in two sections, secured by rusted panel pins and sealed with heavy duty framing paper. The backing paper does not appear to have been fully opened except for the lh edge which has been lifted to view the board beneath. There are two old labels attached, the upper larger one missing about half and stating "With Care .....To The O.......Date July 19. 1......." and below a diamond shaped label with "Griffin & Co. No.2  The Hard Portsea" on an emblem (see images below). (Griffin & Co. No. 2 The Hard, Publishers by Appointment to H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh 1884). Screw-eyes and wire attached.

A very interesting historical painting.

Please note that full details of this voyage can be found in this account by Harry Price :

Price, Harry, The Royal Tour 1901, or the Cruise of H.M.S. Ophir; Being a Lower Deck Account of their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York's Voyage Around the British Empire, Webb & Bower, Exeter (1980) ISBN 0906671108

Home in the Jot of Night, watercolour on paper, signed Edwin Earp, 1890. Original frame.

Watercolour landscape on paper, signed, titled verso. Dimensions : Frame : 365mm x 645mm x 20mm. Image : 184mm x 461mm. Weight : 2.040kg. Condition : Good.

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Home in the Jot of Night, watercolour on paper, signed Edwin Earp, c1890. Original frame.

The coastal landscape study depicts a mooring beach and adjacent hamlet with figures and returning fishing boats in the evening. The failing sunlight and approaching darkness capture the transition between day and night and the human race to take shelter from nature. The theme is charateristic of the works of this prolific 19th/20thC British artist who specialised in northwestern English and Scottish landscapes, particularly unfashionable in recent years but now rapidly reclaiming attention. 

The watercolour is in good condition with good colours and no damage or marking. Signed Edwin Earp, underlined, in faint black ink in the lower lh corner.

The painting is displayed in period broad gilt mount board which is in good condition apart from two small areas of gilt loss. Some light marking in places to the inside of the glazing. The gilt gesso decorative frame is in good sturdy condition with light scuffing to face but some losses to gesso beading work along the outer edge. Solid oak panel backing board, in two sections, secured by original headless framing nails and partly sealed with old black framing tape which has been torn off in places. Faded titled in black ink script "Home in the Jot of Night Earp" (see images above). "WINDOW" scratched above the title. Various numbers faintly marked to upper frame edge. Framer's label attached to lower centre edge "James Smith Practical Guilder and Picture Framer, 60, Castle Street, Carlisle, Dealer in Pictures, Fancy Stationery and Artists' Materials". Old auction house label attached to upper rh corner. Hanging wire attached to old metal rings.

An attractive study, ready to display or with slight maintenance to the gesso work.

In South American Waters, watercolour and gouache, signed WM Birchall 1910. Maritime.

Watercolour and gouache on paper, signed and titled. Dimensions : Frame : 255mm x 350mm x 20mm. Image : 172mm x 252mm. Weight : 0.700kg net. Condition : Quite good.

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"In South American Waters", watercolour and gouache on paper, signed, titled and dated by WM Birchall, 1910. Framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The watercolour and gouache on paper study of a clipper ship off the coast of South America is in quite good condition with slight fading to the colour and foxing to the sky. The painting depicts a fully loaded clipper ship heading to sea away from the coast which can be seen in the background. Several gulls, highlighted in gouache, are leading the way into the choppy sea against an overcast sullen sky. The original graphite sketch can be seen in parts especially around the rigging. The small foxing spots in the sky are visible but when viewed at normal viewing distance disappear into the lower level cloud and so do not detract from the painting. The painting is titled, signed and dated in the lower lh corner in the artist's usual style. The painting is typical of the work of William Minshall Birchall (1884-1941)  and was executed in 1910 prior to his emigration to Hastings, England, where he spent most of his life. His work is predominantly maritime and many of his works are displayed in collections around the world. The painting is displayed directly beneath glass, as was the manner of the time; a gilt spacer is set between the glazing and the polished frame which is in good sturdy condition with light scuffing and scratching to the face and edges. The card backing board is secured with old panel pins and sealed with 72mm gummed framing tape. Screw-eyes and cord attached. Overall, an excellent example of the work of this well known American maritime artist displaying his ability to accurately capture the image of the ocean in one of her many dispositions.

In the Bluebell Wood, watercolour, signed MJ Colwell 1922. Framed. Landscape.

Watercolour on paper, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 459mm x 357mm x 14mm. Image : 353mm x 253mm. Weight : 1.430kg net. Condition : Good.

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In the Bluebell Wood, watercolour on paper, signed and dated.

Mrs M.J. Colwell, 19th/20thC watercolourist, listed as residing 41 Thames St., Windsor, Berks. Exhibited RSA Birmingham, 1905.

Condition/Notes : Good/Very good. The watercolour on paper study of the Bluebell Wood is in good/very condition with strong colours and no marking or damage. The painting captures the vibrant colour of the late Spring flowers and imparts a sense of isolation amid the grandeur of Nature. Signed in the lower rh corner MJ Colwell and dated 1922 below the signature. Displayed within gilt mount in the original gilt wooden frame which has light scuffing to edges. Backed with an acidic backing board and sealed with a Kraft dust-sheet. Old screw-eyes and cord fitted. No visible script.

A pleasing work by this listed 19/20thC artist.