Gouache

19thC Persian School, social gathering, gouache on paper with Farsi script. Signed. Framed. c1820. Asian, Orientalist.

Gouache on paper with script. Dimensions : Frame : 318mm x 213mm x 20mm. Image : 235mm x 135mm. Weight : 0.580kg net. Condition : Good.

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19thC Persian School, a social gathering, gouache on paper with Farsi script above. Signed or annotated lower lh corner margin. Original fame. c1820.  

Condition/Notes : Good/quite good. The 19thC Persian School gouache on paper which depicts a social gathering with Farsi script above is in quite good condition with good colour; there is a small area of paint loss to the face of the second figure down on the lh side in green dress, but not noticeable in normal viewing and stable. The painting is applied to a coarse paper ground and off-set to the lh side. There is a small annotation in black paint to the lower lh border (please view in the images) which has not yet been resolved. An interesting study typical of the period.

The painting is mounted, off-set to the lh side, in the original stained hardwood glazed frame. Original wooden backing board secured by old rusty nails and partly sealed in old torn pasted backing paper which has been removed in the central area. No visible script. Twisted hanging wire attached.

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A Bend in the River Wye, Bourne-End on Thames, watercolour and gouache, signed A.R. Williams, c1900.

Watercolour and gouache on paper, titled and signed. Dimensions : Frame : 453mm x 368mm x 21mm. Image : 254mm x 180mm. Weight : 1.740kg. Condition : Quite good.

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A Bend in the River Wye, Bourne-End on Thames, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed A.R. Williams, titled verso. Original frame. c1900.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The watercolour and gouache on paper study of the bend in the river is in good condition with quite good colour; there is a slight degree of toning to the colour but there is dense growth in the location which is restricting the light and hence moderating the intensity which has been captured by the artist. This section of the River Wye appears to be near the River Thames in the last bend before the confluence and will be easily recognized by people familiar with the area. The painting is signed in the lower lh corner AR Williams. 

Displayed within a gilt mount which is in good condition. 

The original gilt wooden frame is in good sturdy condition with light rubbing to the face. Acid board backing secured by period headless nails and sealed with original dark brown dust-sheet which has been previously detached to the edges; some losses to the upper edge. Old browned label attached to centre with faded ink handscript "A bend in the river" Bourne-End on Thames by A.R. Williams. Framer's label attached to mid-lower edge "Established 1860 W. Sullivan & Sons, Picture Frame Makers, Cardboard Mount Cutters, Washable Gilt Moulding Importers, 10, Lower Arcade, Bristol. Old Frames Re-Gilt. Pictures Cleaned and Restored. Artists' Materials."

Thick cord and old rings attached.

An interesting study by this known Welsh artist.

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A Highland Loch, gouache on paper, titled, no visible signature. Framed. c1960. Framed.

Gouache on paper, titled. Dimensions : Frame : 369mm x 498mm x 40mm. Image : 267mm x 395mm. Weight : 1.560kg. Condition : Good.

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A Highland Loch, gouache on paper, no visible signature. Framed. c1960. 

Condition/Notes : Good. The gouache on paper study which is described in title as "A Highland Loch" is in good condition with good colour. The scene depicts a Scottish landscape with a central castle overshadowed by two distant mountains shrouded in mist and catching the rays of the rising sun; a sole sailing boat on the water. The study is titled A Highland Loch in black paint in the lower rh corner, partly obscured by the inner edge of the frame. There is no visible signature but considering the partly obscured title a signature could be concealed by the frame and this can be checked on opening the frame. There is a small splash of apparent gouache paint on the inside of the glazing about 1 inch above the illuminated peak of the smaller mountain and this can be removed on opening the frame if considered necessary. 

The painting is displayed directly below the glazing in the manner of the early 20thC but do consider this to be a mid-20thC work.

The gilt, deeply recessed decorative frame with porcelain coloured inner band is in good solid form with no significant scuffing. Rigid cardboard backing board sealed with framing tape. No visible script. Hanging wire attached to metal rings.

Overall a pleasing decorative painting executed in gouache in the traditional style. 

A pair of landscapes, unknown locations, gouache on paper, unsigned. c1900.

A pair, gouache on paper, unsigned. Dimensions : Frames : 196mm x 296mm x 12mm. Images : 170mm x 270mm. Weight : 1.060kg net. Condition : Good.

£80.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £20.00. World : £30.00. Unframed : Free Delivery.

A pair of landscapes, unknown location, said to be American School, gouache on paper, unsigned. Framed. c1900. 

Condition/Notes : Good. The upper painting depicts a country scene with house and track beside a stream leading to a field; cattle in foreground and birds above. Some surface dirt in places but good colours with no losses or damage. Can be cleaned on opening frame. Displayed directly below glazing in gloss cherry veneer wooden frame which has light wear and scuffing places; customized faux-leather backing board with adjustable support attached, nailed in position and sealed with black faux-leather tape.

Lower painting depicts mountain scene with lake and fishing boats beside a track leading away to upper left. Good colour and no damage; light marking on inside of glazing. Displayed directly below glazing in matching frame which is likewise in good sturdy condition with light wear; same faux-leather backing and support with same fixing.

An interesting pair of gouache studies which may reveal more information if opened.

A Pair, Art Nouveau influenced Arabian scenes, gouache on board, signed Hamed, c1900. Framed. Orientalist.

A Pair, gouache on boards, both signed. Dimensions : Frames : 300mm x 675mm x 20mm. Images : 235mm x 610mm. Weight : 0.840kg and 0.880kg. Condition : Quite good.

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A pair of Art Nouveau influenced Orientalist Arabian scenes, one viewed from Red Sea and the other a Desert scene. Both paired in ebonized frames. 

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The view from the Red Sea has good strong colour with particularly striking ochre foreground and horizon in contrast to the stark black images of the two boats relieved by the contours of the mosque and structures on the shoreline and their respective shadows in the sea. 

There is light marking to the surface of the painting but in normal viewing conditions these are not noticeable.

Signed Hamed in black paint in the lower rh corner.

Displayed in an ebonized wooden frame with black spacer; scuffing to the edges and corners. Glazing has been broken or removed at some time but can be easily replaced if required. Board support secured by multiple old rusty nails and sealed with original dark brown dust-sheet; Boots the Chemists Picture Framing & Art Department label attached to centre lower edge.

The second of the pair is a desert view  with several camels and figures silhouetted against the slate coloured sky, mosques and foreground awaiting the rising sun. The colours are good but as with the other pair there is some light scuffing to the painting; again in normal viewing conditions (displayed on a wall) this is not noticeable. 

Signed Hamed in black paint in the lower rh corner. 

The ebonized frame is in similar condition with scuffing in places. The board support is visible in places and protected by an acid backing board which is secured by old rusty nails. Dark brown dust-sheet detached in places and torn in some places. Boots the Chemists Picture Framing & Art Department label attached to centre lower edge with ink script 2. and ref number 2444/1 32 added.

An interesting pair of gouache studies both clearly signed and reflecting the style of the period.

Bay of Naples with Vesuvius, gouache on paper, unsigned. c1900. Framed.

Gouache on paper, unsigned. Dimensions : Frame : 350mm x 445mm x 25mm. Image : 157mm x 250mm. Weight : 0.900kg net. Condition : Good.

£350.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £25.00. World : £35.00.

Figures Looking to Bay of Naples with Vesuvius, gouache on paper, unsigned. c1900.

Dimensions : Frame : (Max) : 350mm x 445mm x 25mm. Image : 157mm x 250mm. Weight : 0.900kg net.

Imperial : Frame : (Max) : 13-3/4" x 17-1/2" x 1-1/4".

Condition/Notes : Good. The gouache on paper study is in good condition with good colour. There are five light foxing spots in the sky, one towards top rh corner, one above headland, two towards mid-top edge and one towards top lh corner but they are not noticeable in normal viewing. There is also a light vertical surface scratch 12mm long in the sky above the central clouds to the mount window edge but again this is not noticeable in normal viewing. The scene is a popular view across the Bay towards smoking Vesuvius in the distance  with the city along the shoreline and several sailing boats off-shore. There is no sign of a signature.

The work is presented in a triple mount  display with pale blue wash-lines around the mount window which complements the painting. Gilt frame with decoration to corners and centre-edges, light scuffing in places and a 5mm wide chip to moulding edge in lower rh corner. Frame backing board sealed with gummed framing tape; water stains to parts of backing board. No visible script or labels.

A very pleasing well balanced painting with soothing colours.

Boat off-shore in Moonlight, mixed-media and gouache on Pipal leaf, c1975. Framed. South Asian. Ethnic Art.

Mixed-media woodblock and hand gouache on Pipal. Dimensions : Frame : 261mm x 212mm x 15mm. Image : 220mm x 160mm. Weight : 0.420kg. Framed.

£40.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £15.00. World : £18.00. Unframed : Free Delivery. 

Mixed-media and hand gouache on Pipal leaf base, c1975. Indian ethnic art.

The scene depicts a traditional style India inshore boat with figure off the coast in moonlight. The colours are good and there is no damage or marking to the leaf base. The leaf is tip-gummed to the black backing sheet and displayed in a standard Kraft Inc. gilt wooden frame. 

The glazed frame is in good condition and the backing board is secured by flexible lugs enabling easy access to the work. Hinged standing-support is attached and a hanging lug attached to upper centre edge.

A good example of 20thC Indian Folk Art.

Brickeen Bridge, Muckross Lake, Killarney Co. Kerry, gouache on Whatman paper, unsigned, c1930.

20thC Irish School. Gouache on Whatman paper, unsigned. Dimensions : Frame : 239mm x 378mm x 17mm. Image : 145mm x 282mm. Weight : 0.650kg. Condition : Good.

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Brickeen Bridge, aka Bricin Bridge, aka Bricken Old Stone Bridge, Muckross Lake, Killarney National Park, County Kerry, gouache on Whatman paper, unsigned, c1930. Framed. 20thC Irish School.

Condition/Notes : Good. The gouache on Whatman paper study of Brickeen Old Stone Bridge is in good condition with very light foxing spots in places and slight vertical rippling to paper base. The study is a popular subject and has been similarly produced by such artists as Sean O'Connor in the 1950's. Examination of the painting removed from the frame reveals some marking to the concealed edges covered by the mount (see images) and part of the Whatman watermark in the paper base. No script. No signature.

Displayed within the original gold coloured mount which is in quite good condition. 

Original faded gilt wooden frame is in sturdy condition with scuffing and marking to the gilt paint. Wooden backing board secured by six rusty nails. Hanging cord attached. 

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Castle Rock Lynton, North Devon, gouache on paper, titled and signed Garman Morris, c1900. Framed.

Gouache on paper, titled Castle Rock Lynton. Dimensions : Frame : 319mm x 569mm x 31mm. Image : 242mm x 492mm. Weight : 1.580kg.

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Castle Rock, Lynton, North Devon, titled Castle Rock Lynton, signed Garman Morris, c1900.

Condition/Notes : Good. The gouache study of Castle Rock looking out to sea with distant haze is in good condition with good colour. There is some browning and dusting which appears to be on the inner side of the glazing casting a shadow to the painting but this can be removed when cleaning/ renovating if required.

The study is very atmospheric and depicts the well known coastline on a calm and sultry summer's day only distracted by the lone fishing boat off the headland.

The painting is titled Castle Rock Lynton in light fine pencil handscript in the lower lh corner and signed similarly Garman Morris in the lower rh corner. 

The study is one in a series of iconic Devon coastal scenes which were very popular at the turn of the century and have been emulated by many of Morris' contemporaries and now regaining popularity among collectors.

Displayed directly beneath the glazing, as was the practice at that time, in a plain stepped gilt inner edged wooden frame which is in good strong condition but with some scratching and scuffing to edges. Hard cardboard backing board secured by old rusty panel pins; original brown dust-sheet has been detached at upper and side edges to reveal backing board with no script. Framer's label attached to lower centre "City 3824 Gladwell & Co. Ltd. 68 Queen Victoria Street, E.C.4, Managing Director A.L. Gladwell F.R.S.A., Fine Art Dealers, Gilders and Frame Makers, Old Oil Paintings Skilfully Cleaned and Restored". Hanging wire attached. 

Catch of the Day, a prime Pike, gouache on paper, signed and dated Y.O. Roberts June '94. Framed.

Gouache on paper, signed and dated June 1994. Dimensions : Frame : 427mm x 360mm x 21mm. Image : 310mm x 247mm. Weight : 1.100kg. Condition : Good.

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Catch of the Day, a prime Pike caught at the reservoir, displayed by the Fisherman, gouache on paper, signed and dated Y.O. Roberts June '94 (1994). Framed. 

The gouache on paper study is in good condition with good colours and no damage or marking. The study depicts the fisherman proudly displaying his catch - a prime pike caught in the local reservoir. The study is typically of the 1990's and probably depicts a local fishing reservoir in the artist's county of Nottinghamshire. Signed and dated in white paint in the lower rh corner. 

Displayed within a matching dark green mount in a stained wooden glazed frame which is likewise in good sturdy condition free of scuffing or damage. Frame backed with cardboard and sealed with gummed framing tape. Hanging cord attached to screw-eyes. 

Ready to hang. 

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Clovelly, North Devon, gouache on paper, signed Roland Stead. c1920. Original frame.

Clovelly, gouache on paper, signed Roland Stead. Dimensions : Frame : 290mm x 797mm x 20mm. Image : 275mm x 780mm. Weight : 1.860kg net. Condition : Good.

£400.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £40.00. World : £50.00. Unframed : Free Delivery.

Clovelly, North Devon, gouache on paper, signed Roland Stead. c1920. Framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : Good. The gouache on paper study of Clovelly viewed from above the harbour and looking out to sea is in good condition with good colour. There is, however, marking to the inside of the glazing which is casting shadow onto the painting and some light fungal growth associated with this - caused by the painting being framed without a protective mount which was the practice in the early 1900's. This can be easily removed on opening the frame and cleaning the glazing. I recommend that the painting should be reframed using a conservation mount to protect the work and prevent any future moisture/damp problems. The scene is very attractive and was a favourite subject of many Victorian/Edwardian artists attracted by the wonderful vista created by the steep coastline and tranquil bay. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower lh corner beneath the nearest tree-trunk in his usual manner. As mentioned above, the painting is framed directly beneath the glazing  which was normal procedure at that time. The basic recessed original frame is in fair condition with general scuffing and scratching wear to the face and edges but is in sound structural condition; cardboard backing secured by rusty panel pins and sealed with gummed framing tape. Framer's stamp to the lower centre, The Art Shop, 17, Lister Lane, Halifax. No visible script. Overall, a very pleasing painting which will benefit from reframing.

Clovelly, North Devon, watercolour and gouache, signed MacColl. c1900.

Watercolour and gouache on paper. Framed and glazed. Dimensions : Frame : 513mm x 412mm x 18mm. Image : 350mm x 250mm. Weight : 2.300kg net. Condition : Quite good.

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Clovelly, North Devon coast, watercolour and gouache, signed MacColl. c1900. Framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The watercolour and gouache study of Clovelly coast has good strong colour and no damage but there are some light foxing  spots in places, particularly the sky. These foxing spots are very light and not particularly noticeable unless viewing very closely. There is also some marking to the inside of the glazing which can be cleaned on opening the frame and a delicate brushing of the painting will be beneficial. Otherwise, the painting is in good condition. The period gilt mount is in quite good condition although would recommend upgrading to a conservation standard mount if the frame is being opened or the painting reframed. The work is signed in the lower lh corner - please view the image below. This work is  attributed to the Scottish artist Dugald Sutherland MacColl (1859-1949) who mostly painted watercolour and gouache landscapes.

The basic gilt frame is in good condition with some light scuffing in places and complements the painting in style. The hardboard backing board is secured by arrow points and sealed with 25mm self-adhesive framing tape. A framer's label is attached to the lower which states "Thellusson Fine Art Galleries Ashbourne" which are no longer trading. Hanging cord attached.

A very pleasing study by this known Scottish artist. 

Coastal View, Bay of Naples, with Vesuvius, gouache on paper, signed M. Gianni. c1900.

Gouache on paper, pasted to board. Dimensions : Frame : 588mm x 398mm x 20mm. Image : 507mm x 319mm. Weight : 1.320kg net. Condition : Good.

£500.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £40.00. World : £50.00. Unframed : Free Delivery.

Coastal View, Bay of Naples, with Vesuvius, gouache on paper, pasted to board, signed M. Gianni. 

Condition/Notes : Good. Neapolitan School study of the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius in the background. The gouache on paper, pasted to board, is in very good condition with good colour and no marking or moisture. The painting depicts a coastal walkway with figures on the Bay of Naples with Mt. Vesuvius steaming in the background. A classic Neapolitan scene and a favourite subject for Maria Gianni - there are several very similar scenes by this artist in existence. The painting has the characteristic matt tone of gouache and a very Neapolitan feel to the overall work. The artist's signature - M. Gianni - is in the lower rh corner in the usual manner. The painting is currently unglazed and displayed without mount - typical of this period - within a decorative felt lined frame. The backing board is an acid board with brown paper pasted to the back and is currently loose fitted awaiting reglazing. As it is preferable to ship without glass, reglazing will be left to the future owner who may well wish to reframe the painting and include a conservation mount board to further protect the painting. A very pleasing painting and quite large compared to other similar works.

Coaster, in heavy seas off Cumbria, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed Brian D. Powell 85. 1985. Maritime.

Watercolour and gouache on paper. Framed and glazed. Dimensions : Frame : 515mm x 426mm x 14mm. Image : 365mm x 261mm.Weight : 1.750kg net. Condition : Very good.

£150.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £35.00. World : £45.00. Unframed : Free Delivery.

Coastal cargo ship in heavy seas off Cumbria, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed Brian D. Powell 85. Framed and glazed. 1985. Marine Art. 

Condition/Notes : This watercolour and gouache study of a coastal cargo ship in heavy seas is in very good condition with good colour and no damage or marking. The spectacular depiction of the ferocious waves' spume highlighted in gouache is particularly realistic and the whole composition emphasizes the vulnerability of ships exposed to the might of nature. This scene is typical of the work of Brian Powell who specialises in coastal and maritime scenes related to his beloved adopted home of Cumbia. The painting is signed and dated in the artist's usual manner in the lower rh corner. The painting is displayed within an essence white mount which is also in very good condition with pleasing toning to the cut edges. The gilt lined wooden frame is in good condition with light wear to edges, MDF backing board secured with arrow points and sealed with self-adhesive framing tape. Hanging cord attached. Overall, an excellent maritime study, simple and yet very effective. Please note that despite my best efforts the images do not do justice to the realism of the painting.

Couple in Traditional Pose, reminiscent of Krishna, gouache on Pipal, c1975. Framed, unglazed. South Asian, Ethnic Art.

Indian mixed media, gouache, woodblock on pipal study. Framed, unglazed. Dimensions : Frame : 286mm x 235mm x 14mm. Image : 227mm x 161mm. Weight : 0.240kg. Condition : Good.

£40.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £15.00. World : £18.00. Unframed : Free Delivery.

A Couple in Traditional Pose, reminiscent of Krishna.

Mixed media, hand gouache and woodblock base on Pipal leaf, c1975. Framed but unglazed. 

The mixed-media painting is in good condition with good strong colours. The Pipal leaf base is in good undamaged condition and is lightly spot gummed to the black backing sheet; this is further attached to another white sheet by non-acidic tape and displayed within the gilt frame. 

Leaf painting is a traditional Ethnic art form in India, very popular in the 20th Century. 

The wooden contemporary frame is in good condition, fitted with hanging tags and rear support for desk/table display.

Desert Camel Train at Sunset, gouache on Canson & Montgolfier Fine Art paper, signed Augusly, c1900. Framed. Orientalist.

Gouache on Canson & Montgolfier paper, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 252mm x 519mm x 11mm. Image : 214mm x 479mm. Weight : 0.960kg. Condition : Quite good.

£250.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £25.00. World : £35.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Desert Camel Train at Sunset, gouache on Canson & Montgolfier b y Fine Art paper, signed by a follower of Augustus Osborne Lamplough (1877-1930), c1900. 

The gouache on Fine Art paper study of a camel train at sunset, embossed with Canson & Montgolfier b y along the rh edge, is in quite good condition with good colour; a few light foxing spots in the sky. The painting is signed indistinctly in the lower lh corner in graphite and designated "A Follower of A.O. Lamplough" by virtue of the subject and style; signature appears to be "Augusly" or similar. The rough cut paper base is displayed against a black backing-sheet and displayed directly beneath the glazing of the aging gilt wooden frame; typical framing technique of the period. Some scattered thunderfly detritus in places which can be removed on opening the frame or reframing. Scratching and scuffing to frame edges in places. Some marking to inside of glazing. Verso, wooden backing board secured with arrow points and sealed with self-adhesive framing tape. Framer's label attached at mid top edge "Fine Art Dealers, Picture Framers, Gilders......Framed by Combridge Ltd. 18 & 20 Grafton Street and ...Buke St. Dublin" with ref nr 7802?. Two small white auction house labels with ref nrs attached below. Hanging cord attached; cracking to wooden frame edges around screw-eyes. Will benefit from appropriate reframing or upgrade to existing.   

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Durbar Elephants, gouache on silk, unsigned, c1980. Framed. South Asian.

Gouache on silk study of Durbar Elephants in parade, unsigned. Framed. Dimensions : Frame : 440mm x 860mm x 17mm. Image : 407mm x 825mm. Weight : 1.920kg. Condition : Good.

£120.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £35.00. World : £45.00. 

Gouache on silk study of Durbar Elephants in parade. Laid to board. Unsigned as usual practice in this genre. c1980. 

The painting is in good condition with good colour and no damage to the silk base. The study is aesthetically balanced in style and colour presenting a decorative image in the Indian tradition. The actual image is bordered with a gilt and red natural pattern surrounded by a 50mm wide interlinked flower and leaf design which complements the painting. 

Displayed within a gloss black wooden frame with gilt inner edge; non-reflective glazing. Very light scuffing in places.  Hardboard backing secured by nails and sealed with gummed framing tape. Hanging wire attached. Framer's label attached lower centre, L&N Koulountis Bros Nicosia Cyprus.

An attractive Ethnic Indian artwork.

English Country Park landscape, gouache on Whatman paper, unsigned. Original frame, c1920.

Gouache on paper landscape, unsigned. Dimensions : Frame : 235mm x 369mm x 16mm. Image : 143mm x 282mm. Weight : 0.680kg. Condition : Good.

£120.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £15.00. World : £20.00. Unframed : Free Delivery.

English Country Park study, with ornamental bridge over a stream and distant village; gouache on Whatman paper, unsigned.

Condition/Notes : Good. The gouache on Whatman paper study is in good condition with good colour and no damage or paint loss. The scene depicts a pleasing landscape in an unidentified Country Park with houses and church in the distance. Unsigned by a currently unknown artist of the early 20thC. 

Frame opened and examined; no visible script. Part Whatman watermark visible on paper base.

Displayed within the original gilt mount which is in good condition. 

Original sturdy gilt frame is in good condition with scuffing to the face and edges. Wooden backing board secured with rusty nails. Old hanging cord attached to screw-eyes. No visible script.  

Figures on bank of Nile with Felucca and distant Buildings, watercolour and gouache, signed Hassan el Yashmid, c1900. Framed. Orientalist.

Watercolour and gouache on card, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 590mm x 390mm x 29mm. Image : 444mm x 242mm. Weight : 1.680kg. Condition : Good.

£500.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £40.00. World : £50.00. Unframed : £20.00/£25.00.

Egyptian landscape, figures on bank of River Nile with Felucca and distant buildings, watercolour and gouache on card, signed Hassan el Yashmid, c1900. Framed. 19th/20thC Orientalist School. 

The Egyptian landscape study is in good condition with good colour and no damage. The scene depicts an elderly man near a palm tree on the bank of the River Nile and two other figures beneath three palm trees; a distant felucca is sailing by and white buildings can be seen on the opposite bank. The study is dominated by the solitary date palm tree in the centre but the old man standing beneath is the centre of interest  appearing to be lost in contemplation and watched by the other two figures. The painting is signed in faded brown paint  "Hassan el Yashid" in the artist's usual style in the lower rh corner.

The identity of Hassan el Yashmid is somewhat vague and his name is often referred to as a nom de plume of the artist Victor E. Pickup although this is by no means certain. There has been much discussion on this subject and further information can be found at the following blog link : pending.  Please follow the Comment links within the blog for full associated information.

The painting is displayed within the original period heavy ebonized wooden frame with a mottled gilt spacer; good sturdy condition but with scuffing in places. Backing board secured by numerous nails and sealed with heavy coarse dark khaki coloured dust-sheet which is torn diagonally; "Water Color" written in large faded handscript along lower edge. Heavy hanging chain and cord attached to old large screw-eyes. 

The painting is particularly interesting as original works by this artist are rarely seen. However, lithograph prints of his works are quite common and are found worldwide - usually displayed directly below glazing with metal lugs/brackets nailed/screwed on to wooden backing boards with heavy hanging chains attached and less commonly in highly decorative period frames, either ebonized or carved oak. These lithographs appear to have been sold in the Suez Canal region (Port Said or Suez) to transiting ships and hence distributed worldwide.

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Fishermen's Village, Dar es Salaam, gouache on board, signed Naresh (Naresh Sengupta). c1965. South Asian. 

Gouache on board. Signed Naresh. Dimensions : 443mm x 625mm x 5mm. Weight : 1.040kg net. Condition : Good.

£400.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £35.00. World : £45.00.

Fishermen's Village, Dar es Salaam, impasto gouache on wooden board, signed Naresh lower rh corner. c1965.

Condition/Notes : Good. The impasto gouache Impressionist study entitled Fishermen's Village Dar es Salaam is in good condition with good colour and no paint loss or damage except for a small 8mm x 3mm chip on the upper lh edge which has revealed the wooden base. This will normally be covered by the frame so of no real concern. The gouache painting is an unusual vibrant Impressionist study of an East African village filled with activity and motion capturing the vitality of this tropical region interpreted by this known Ugandan-Asian artist utilizing the typical South Asian medium of gouache. The painting is signed Naresh in the lower lh corner. Sengupta worked in various South Asian locations following his expulsion from Uganda in 1972. Verso has a label attached which appears to be an exhibition entry form detailing " Name : N. Sengupta, Medium : Gouache, Box No. 2153, Town : Kampala, Title : Fishermens Village (Dar es Salaam), ......section missing, Surname Initial : "S".." hence confirming that the date of event was pre - 1972.  Some water marking and general wear to the board but no further script. A very interesting and attractive work.

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Hunting Party taking Water from Girls at Well, gouache on vegetable ivory, 19thC Indian School, unsigned. c1900. South Asian.

Unsigned 19thC Indian School gouache on vegetable ivory. Dimensions : Frame : 292mm x 233mm x 16mm. Image : 150mm x 87mm. Weight : 0.650kg net. Condition : Good.

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Hunting party, maharaja and attendants taking water from girls at well, gouache on vegetable ivory. 19thC Indian School unsigned. Framed. 

Condition/Notes : Good. The painting is in good condition with good colour and no damage. Slight warp to the lower rh edge of the support. Traditional in style and presentation with typical 19thC/early 20thC rural scene and figures in stylized dress depicting idealized interaction between nobility and peasantry. Unsigned as in the tradition.  

Displayed on a maroon, cotton base within a deep recessed light mauve coloured cotton faced mount board which are all likewise in good condition.

Mock turtle-shell veneered glazed wooden frame with heavy backing board sealed with framing tape. Hanging ring attached upper centre edge. 

No visible script or labels attached.

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Illustration for Black Bartlemy's Treasure (Jeffery Farnol), gouache on board, by George Blackett. c1960. Framed and glazed.

Gouache on art board. Dimensions : Frame : 369mm x 293mm x 15mm. Image : 250mm x 175mm. Weight : 1.040kg net. Condition : Good.

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Illustration for Black Bartlemy's Treasure,  "He leaped backwards, uttering a choking cry : "Black Bartlemy - by God!" he gasped", (Jeffery Farnol, published 1920), gouache on Winsor & Newton art board Nr 4 (10-1/2" x 7-1/2" Series WB), signed George Blackett. c1960.   Framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : Good. The gouache on art board painting is in good condition with good colour and no damage or marking. The painting is an illustration commissioned for the novel Black Bartlemy's Treasure by Jeffery Farnol, originally published in 1920, by the British artist and illustrator George Blackett c1960. He was active between c1960 and c1970 but the actual edition containing this work has not yet been identified. The artist's signature is in black in the lower lh corner. The text accompanying the illustration is printed below the painting and states "He leaped backwards, uttering a choking cry : "Black Bartlemy - by God!" he gasped. From Black Bartlemy's Treasure by Jeffery Farnol". The painting is executed on a Winsor & Newton Nr 4 Series WB 10-1/2" x 7-1/2" art board which has been taped at the corners to the back of the mount board. The black synthetic frame is in quite good condition with a hardboard backing board secured by two spring retaining clips which can be easily removed to view the painting. There is no handscript verso on the painting or frame. A very interesting original work by this known artist which will benefit from identification of the edition in which it has been published.

In the Trossachs, 20thC Scottish School, gouache on paper, unsigned. c1960. Framed.

Gouache on paper, titled, unsigned. Dimensions : Frame : 372mm x 499mm x 40mm. Image : 270mm x 395mm. Weight : 1.580kg. Condition : Very good.

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A Scottish Highland scene, titled "In the Trossachs", gouache on paper. No visible signature. c1960.

The Highland landscape study is in very good condition with good colour and no damage or marking. The study depicts an old partly ruined castle overlooking a loch and a clachan; dominated by a large rolling mountain to the rear of the landscape. The reflected colours of the setting sun add a soothing tone to the flowing peaks, blossoming trees and moorland; hooded crows are flying above the mist shrouded valley.

The gouache painting is titled "In the Trossachs" in black paint in the lower lh corner. No visible signature but it could be concelaed by the edge of the frame - as the frame is well sealed have not opened it to inspect.

The painting is displayed directly below the glazing of the decorative faux antique frame with window inner edge beading. Good sturdy condition with very light scuffing in places. Hardboard backing board secured by arrow points and sealed with self-adhesive framing tape. Hanging wire attached. Ready to display.

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m.v. Hindustan at Sea, ship portrait, gouache on card, titled, signed and dated, Hindustan, H Crane London 1953. Unframed. Maritime.

Ship's portrait, gouache on card, titled, signed and dated. Unframed. Dimensions : Image : 250mm x 352mm. Condition : Good.

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Ship Portrait. m.v. Hindustan at sea, gouache on card, titled Hindustan, signed H Crane London dated 1953. Unframed. 

20thC British Pierhead Painter School.

The gouache on card painting is in good condition with good colour and no damage. The study depicts the cargo ship at sea with the Common Brothers funnel colours. Signed H Crane London 1953 in the lower lh corner in the artist's usual style and titled Hindustan in white paint in the lower rh border.

An interesting ship portrait by this prolific marine artist. 

m.v. Hindustan, Common Bros/Hindustan Steam Shipping Co. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was the sixth ship with this name.

Official number 165784, 5245 gt.

Built 1940 by Short Bros Ltd. Sunderland (launched 23.04.1940, completed 24.06.1940). Steel motor vessel general cargo. Doxford engine 1 screw. Numerous general convoy duties WWII 1940-44. Was bombed by Axis forces 01.12.1942 at Bona Algeria, suffering extensive damage but repaired. 

1954 sold to Rederi A/B Atos Helsingborg renamed Almen.

1963 sold to T. Stafilopatis Piraeus renamed SAS.

1979 sold to scrap, broken up 23.07.1979 Santander.

The painting is unframed.

Maoris near Omiru Falls, Wairau, New Zealand, gouache on paper, signed Richard Ogle, c1920. Framed.

Gouache on paper landscape, signed and titled. Dimensions : Frame : 710mm x 550mm x 18mm. Image : 478mm x 340mm. Weight : 3.000kg. Condition : Good.

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Maoris near the Omiru Falls, Wairau, North Island, New Zealand, gouache on paper, signed Richard Ogle, c1920. Titled and described on mount below which may be a copy of script verso.

The gouache painting on paper is in very good condition with good colours and no damage. The study depicts the spectacular Omiru Falls with three figures on the bank in what appears to be a search with the central figure pointing to something out of view and the woman calling to others. The study is typical of the work of this artist and children's book illustrator who specialised in the capture of colour changes at moments of natural light intensity such as sunrise and sunset which is very well portrayed in this painting. 

The painting is signed Richard Ogle in black paint in the lower right hand corner in his usual style. 

The painting is displayed below a cream coloured mount board which is in good condition; title and artist's brief biography printed in lower centre which is probably copied from the painting verso (unable to verify as frame is well sealed). The machine carved gilt wooden frame is in good condition with minor scuffing in places; hardboard backing secured by slightly rusting staples sealed with self-adhesive framing tape. Biography cutting of the artist Richard Bertram Ogle (active 1920-62) attached in centre; chalk markings in places. 

Overall, a very good example of the work of this very well-known early 20thC British artist.

Richard Bertram Ogle, born Eglingham 10.05.1889, died Bournemouth 22.06.1976. 

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Moorland landscape, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed Alfred Grahame, c1920. Framed.

Watercolour with gouache highlights on paper, framed and glazed. Dimensions : Frame : 383mm x 295mm x 14mm. Image : 234mm x 134mm. Weight : 0.850kg net. Condition : Good.

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Caermarvon, moorland landscape, watercolour with gouache highlights on paper, framed and glazed, signed Alfred Grahame c1920.

Condition/Notes : The painting is in very good condition with strong colours. The heather in the foreground is highlighted in gouache. The painting depicts a moorland scene looking towards a distant peak which is typical of the works of this artist. His signature is in the lower rh corner.

The painting is mounted beneath a complementary double washline mount board; toning to the cut edges of the mount window. Otherwise the mount is in good condition with slight toning and dusting to edges.

The standard machine decorated wooden frame is sturdy and the glazing clear. Back of frame has been recovered and sealed with 50mm self-adhesive framing tape which is peeling slightly at the edges. The title Caermarvon c1888 Alfred Grahame was written on the remnants of the old dust-sheet and has been written upper rh quarter with the auction house label "98 31OCT 2009", serial number and Framer's label below "J. Pratt & Sons Derby". Screw-eyes and hanging cord attached.

An interesting 19thC landscape study very similar in style to the work of D.H. Pinder who is known to have signed some of his work with the alias Ben Graham. The scene does look typical of a Dartmoor study and very similar to some of Pinder's work. The significance of Caermarvon, presumably meaning Caernarvon, is uncertain although there are similar moorland scenes in that region.  

mv English Prince at Sea, gouache, titled, signed H Crane London 1954.

Gouache on paper, titled, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 396mm x 496mm x 21mm. Image : 242mm x 343mm. Weight : 1.720kg net. Condition : Good.

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mv English Prince at sea, gouache on paper, titled, signed and dated 1954. Framed. Ship Portrait.

20thC British Pierhead Painter School.

Dimensions : Frame : 396mm x 496mm x 21mm. Image : 242mm x 343mm. Weight : 1.720kg net.

Condition/Notes : Good. The gouache on paper study of mv English Prince at sea is in good condition with good colour and no damage; there is a light 20mm x 20mm water-stain at the top centre edge of the painting adjacent to the mount.

The study is typical of this well-known maritime artist and is titled English Prince in white paint in the lower rh corner and signed H Crane London 1954 in the lower lh corner. 

mv English Prince, owned by Prince LIne Ltd., was built in 1943 by W. Doxford & Sons Ltd. Sunderland and chartered to Shaw Savil & Albion Line between 1953 and 1957. In 1961 she was sold to Liberia and renamed Simos. On 22.8.72 she ran aground off Cape St. Vincent and was eventually broken up in Bilbao 31.8.73.

The painting is displayed within a mushroom coloured double mount board which is also in good condition. The new contemporary wooden frame with gilt inner edge is in very good condition; cardboard backing board secured by modern points. Hanging cord attached. No visible script.