Watercolour 4 

In the Paddy Fields at Sunset, Malaya, watercolour, signed Adie, c1920. Framed. Landscape. S.E. Asian.

Watercolour on paper, signed, titled and inscribed verso. Dimensions : Frame : 453mm x 607mm x 14mm. Image : 318mm x 470mm. Weight : 2.500kg net. Condition : Good/Very good.

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In the Paddy Fields in Malaya, watercolour on paper, signed Adie (Edith Helena Adie), c1920. Original frame.

Condition/Notes : Good/Very good. The watercolour on paper study of a Malayan paddy field at sunset is in good to very good condition with good colours and no damage or marking; there is slight acid leak to the mount edges in places and a few very light foxing spots adjacent to the upper rh edge. The study depicts two workers in the field at the end of the day with a colourful sunset casting pleasing tones across the paddy fields and reflecting in the standing water. There is a sense of tropical tranquility to the scene which radiates beyond the painting and captures the attention of the viewer. The study is signed Adie in the lower lh corner.

Displayed within the original dark brown mount which is in good condition except for toning to the window edges and slight acid burn to the adjacent painting edge in a few places; there is some light coloured residue in places on the mount which appears to be on the inside of the glazing. Replacing the mount with a modern conservation standard mount will be of benefit. 

The original dark brown gloss veneer frame is in good sturdy condition with light scuffing to the face and a 35mm scratch to the top lh corner corner of the frame verso. Acid board backing secured by rusty nails sealed with gummed framing tape. Inscribed verso upper centre to dust-sheet, in faded ink, with title "In the Paddy Fields" and below in capital letters "Edith Helena Adie". Old screw-eyes and wire attached. No other script visible. There may be other script inside but as the frame is very well sealed have not opened for further examination.

An interesting and very pleasing study by this listed 19th/early 20thC British artist particularly well-known for her garden studies.

Indian Woman, portrait study, watercolour, signed G.G. Kanetkar, 29/8/18. Portrait. South Asian.

Watercolour on paper, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 300mm x 242mm x 17mm. Image : 175mm x 120mm. Weight : 0.600kg net. Condition : Good.

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Indian Woman, portrait study, watercolour on paper, signed G.G. Kanetkar, dated 29/8/18 (1918). Indian School early 20th Century. Framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour portrait study of an Indian woman is in good condition with good colour. There are, however, foxing spots to the background but they do not detract from the enjoyment of the painting. This Realist study by an Indian artist is a particularly unusual work for the early 20th Century in that it eschews the traditional Indian style and adopts the Western influence thus bringing the work into the Anglo-Indian School category. The image has connotations which are open to interpretation which thus renders the work particularly interesting. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower quarter and dated 29/8/18. The burgundy coloured mount has areas of moisture staining which have been caused by climatic variations in the Subcontinent which luckily have not affected the painting. The mount can be replaced with a conservation standard board which will protect and improve the appearance of the painting.The basic gilt frame is in reasonable condition with some scuffing and an 18mm wide chip on the top edge. The frame is backed with a cardboard sheet and sealed with gummed tape. There is water staining in places. Rings and cord attached. Overall, a very interesting and accomplished portrait study.

Istanbul, maritime scenes, a pair, watercolours, signed L. Law. c1900. Orientalist.

A pair, watercolours on paper, signed. Dimensions : Frames : 1. 191mm x 263mm x 17mm. 2. 197mm x 272mm x 17mm. Images : 1. 139mm x 211mm. 2. 145mm x 218mm. Weights : 1. 0.400kg net. 2. 0.360kg net. Condition : Good.

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Istanbul, maritime scenes, a pair, watercolours, signed L. Law. c1900. Framed and glazed.

Dimensions : 1. Frame : 191mm x 263mm x 17mm. Image : 139mm x 211mm. 

                      2. Frame : 197mm x 272mm x 17mm. Image : 145mm x 218mm.

Condition/Notes : Good.

1. Fishing boats crossing Bosphorus. The watercolour on paper study depicts fishing boats crossing the Bosphorus towards the European shore with the Istanbul skyline dominating the scene. The painting is in good condition with good colour, no damage and very slight marking in places with a dusting to the edges. The artist's signature is lightly painted in the lower lh corner. The work is displayed directly below the glazing, which was normal practice at that time, within a mottled antique style glazed wooden frame which is in good sturdy condition. Plywood backing board secured by old panel pins, sealed with old dry backing paper; remnants of a Boots Framing Department label attached to lower edge. Reference number 1952/1/600 in pencil visible below lower paper seal. Old brass rings and cord attached with small label attached to rh ring "1952/1 600" in pencil. Backing does not appear to have been disturbed since framing.

2. Ferry boat crossing with three passengers. The watercolour on paper study depicts a hand-rowed ferry boat crossing Bosphorus towards landing with many fishing boats and ferries along the city shore. The painting is in good condition with good colour and no damage; light dusting to edges. The artist's signature L. Law is lightly painted in the lower rh corner. The painting is likewise displayed directly beneath the glass in a matching frame which is also in good sturdy condition with no damage or marking. Plywood backing board similarly attached and sealed. Reference number 1952/2/600 in pencil visible below peeling brown paper seal upper lh corner of frame. Same light rings and cord attached; label string attached to ring but small label missing. 

The two watercolour studies make a pleasing pair capturing the turn of the century Istanbul waterfront which was a very popular destination for European tourists at that time. Many artists worked in the city to provide such paintings for the wealthy visitors. See more details and images in Orientalist .

Italian Nunnery Scene, watercolour on paper, signed Barrie Middleton. c1980. Genre.

Watercolour on paper, signed by the artist. Dimensions : Frame : 302mm x 380mm x 18mm. Image : 200mm x 275mm. Weight : 0.920kg net. Condition : Quite good.

£50.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £20.00. World : £30.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Italian Nunnery Scene with Nuns Performing Ritual, watercolour on paper, signed Barrie Middleton, c1980.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The painting is in good condition with exception of a small 3mm long surface abrasion at the rh end of the wall in the lh quarter and a few light marks in the sky around the pinnacle to the top of the Nunnery. Otherwise the watercolour is in good condition. The location of the scene is currently unknown. The painting is signed in the lower rh corner and is displayed within a cream coloured mount which has some light speckling to the upper edge and a few creases to the lower edge but this can be changed if desired as the frame can be easily opened. The wooden frame is a standard customized unit with backing board secured by flexible lugs.

Jungle Sunset, Darwin, NT, signed Holmes Buglass. Watercolour on paper c1970. Original frame. Landscape.

Watercolour on paper, framed and glazed, signed by the artists. Dimensions : Frame : 387mm x 325mm x 15mm. Image : 243mm x 153mm. Weight : 0.980kg net.

£150.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £20.00. World : £30.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Jungle Sunset, Darwin, watercolour on paper, framed and glazed. The painting is lightly signed in the lower rh corner Holmes Buglass in capitals. The title of the work is written verso. The watercolour painting is in good condition with vibrant colours in the Impressionist style.

The painting is displayed beneath a double dark grey mount board. The paper medium is rippled vertically in several places and there is a vertical crease to the lh edge running up from 6mm in at the lower corner to 0mm at 105mm up from the lh lower corner. This is not noticeable in normal viewing.

The painting depicts a lush jungle scene at Sunset in Darwin Northern Territory, Australia.

There is some abrasive damage to the surface of the mount board along the lower edge  and towards the upper rh edge.

The glazing is clear.

The back of the plain gilt frame is sealed with card and framing tabs.

The title "Holmes Jungle Sunset Darwin Northern Territory" is written in handscript. See the photos below.

There is a yellow framer's label attached at top which states "Page & Meadowcroft Photographers and Picture Framers with full details".

The edges of the frame are sealed with self-adhesive framer's tape and there is rusting seep above the frame tabs. Screw-eyes and hanging wire are attached.

A very attractive jungle scene c1970.

Lake scene near Belchford Lincolnshire, watercolour and gouache, signed and dated V.E. Tuff 1988. Framed. Landscape.

Watercolour and gouache on paper, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 450mm x 552mm x 21mm. Image : 248mm x 350mm. Weight : 1.700kg. Condition : Good.

£250.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £40.00. World : £50.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Lake scene with sailing boat in Lincolnshire landscape near Belchford, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed and dated V.E.Tuff 1988.

The landscape study is in very good condition with good colour and no damages or losses. The landscape depicts a sailing boat with two figures on a lake near Belchford Lincolnshire. 

The painting is signed and dated V.E.Tuff 1988 in the artist's usual style in white paint in the lower rh corner. 

Displayed within a dark olive coloured mount which is likewise in good condition. 

The dark stained wooden frame is in good sturdy condition with scuffing to the edges; backing board is sealed with Kraft paper. Hanging cord attached. 

Overall, an attractive landscape study signed and dated by this known British artist. 

Lakeside View, watercolour on paper, signed Clarice L. Kay. c1950. Framed.

    Watercolour on paper, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 402mm x 505mm x 22mm. Image : 220mm x       320mm. Weight : 1.520kg net. Condition : Good.

£100.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £30.00. World : £40.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Lakeside View, watercolour on paper, signed Clarice L. Kay. 20th C English School. c1950. Framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on paper study of a Lakeside View with boats seen through the boughs of a felled tree is in good condition with good colour and no foxing or marking. The scene is probably in the English Lake District. The composition is reminiscent of East Asian style studies depicting the transition of nature. The painting is signed Clarice L Kay in the lower lh corner; she is a known 20th C British artist. The off-white lined mount is in quite good condition within the standard recessed wooden frame, backed with cardboard. Screw-eyes and cord attached. No visible script.

Landscape with Lake, Farmhouse and Figures, watercolour, faintly inscribed. Attributed to Sophy S. Warren. c1880. Landscape.

Watercolour on paper, faintly inscribed/signed. Dimensions : Frame : 362mm x 534mm x 30mm. Image : 193mm x 364mm. Weight : 0.940kg net. Condition : Quite good.

£125.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £30.00. World : £40.00. Unframed : TBA.

Landscape with Lake, Farmhouse and Figures, watercolour on paper, faintly inscribed/signed. Attributed to Sophy S. Warren, c1880.  Framed but unglazed.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The watercolour on paper study of a landscape with a lake, farmhouse and figures is in quite good condition but with some foxing spots in places (sky, distant hills and lake). The location of the study is fairly typical of the work of Sophy S. Warren, especially relating to the proximity of water, the style of the trees, isolation and the reeds along the water's edge. Several of her listed works are unsigned but inscribed, others signed with monogram; this work being faintly inscribed along the lower edge concealed by the mount and partly missing due to damage. The inscription is worth further research but todate has not revealed any positive result (see images below which include details of the work unframed). The painting is displayed within a gilt mount which is in fair condition. The decorative gilt frame is in fair condition with losses to the moulding in the upper rh corner. Two strips of plywood are nailed in place as backing and the original framer's label is attached top centre but has been torn along the top edge "R. & W. Clarke Carvers, Gilders, Artists Colormen, Dealers, Antiques, Works of Art, Pictures and Engravings, 40 & 41, Grand Parade, Cork. Oil Paintings Restored. Glasses re-Silvered. Re-Gilt work equal to new". Screw-eyes and wire attached.

Lizard Head, Kynance, Cornwall, watercolour, signed W. Mitchell c1880. Seascape.

Watercolour and gouache on paper pasted to board, signed William Mitchell. Dimensions : Frame : 350mm x 315mm x 15mm. Image : 210mm x 175mm. Weight : 0.850kg net. Condition : Quite good.

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Lizard Head, Kynance, Cornwall, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed W. Mitchell (William Mitchell c1806-c1900). Framed and glazed. c1880.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The watercolour with gouache highlights study on paper is probably pasted to board (not certain as the back of the frame is well sealed). The condition is good with strong colours and very little foxing. There is no sign of moisture ingress. The maritime scene depicts Lizard Head as viewed from Kynance Cove in Cornwall on a typical SW blustery day with hints of the afternoon sun showing in the passing clouds and gulls riding the wind; passing squall on the horizon.

This artist is well known for his maritime scenes and this painting is typical of his work.

The painting is signed in the lower rh corner.

The painting is displayed beneath an old sunned mount board which has dusting in places and toning to the window edges.

The gilt wooden frame appears to be original and is in sound condition although heavily chipped and worn around the edges. The back of the frame is sealed with brown kraft paper and gummed tape which has been pierced by the old panel pins securing the backing board. There is staining to the backing paper. The title of the painting is typed on a label which states "Lizard Head, Kynance Cornwall". The framer's label is attached centre top edge and states "Irvine's Art & Gift Shop. Ann Street, Belfast". Below is part of a label which has been covered by the gummed tape revealing "Cornwall". "Compton" is handwritten in pencil  in the centre of the board and above is written in chalk "1236-14". This backing appears to be original and has not been opened. 2 screw-eyes and cord are attached.

Loughborough Town Centre, watercolour, pen and ink on paper, signed L. Allsop 1940.

Watercolour, pen and ink on paper, titled, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 267mm x 326mm x 20mm. Image : 137mm x 185mm. Weight : 0.900kg net. Condition : Good.

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Loughborough Town Centre, watercolour, pen and ink on paper, titled, signed and dated Loughborough, L. Allsop 1940. (fl.1930-1950).

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour, pen and ink on paper study of Loughborough Town Centre in 1940 is in good condition with good colour - there is, however, a light surface crease to the rh upper side of the telegraph pole  in centre but this does not detract from the scene. The study is very interesting from an historical point as most of the features can be seen today with little change apart from the current pedestrianization of the road and extension of the market to the foreground and beyond; the clock remains in the same location. There is some interesting over-writing on the shop signs. The painting is titled and signed in the lower rh corner - interestingly, the original title was written as Nottingham in the same ink as the signature and date 1940, then over-written in graphite as Loughborough (in the same hand). Presumably confusion by the artist. The work is displayed in an off-white mount which is in fair condition with dusting and toning to edges; the plain gilt frame is sturdy with wear to edges and a 35mm long loss to the upper rh edge. Hardboard backing nailed and sealed with gummed tape; framer's handwritten note in pencil upper edge. Screw-eyes attached. Overall, an interesting work of historical interest.

Low Tide at Lynmouth Harbour North Devon, watercolour on paper, signed Gordon Chell, c1990. Framed. Maritime.

Watercolour on paper, signed, titled verso. Dimensions : Frame : 522mm x 655mm x 20mm. Image : 305mm x 445mm. Weight : 2.500kg. Condition : Very good.

£350.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £50.00. World : £60.00. Unframed : £15.00/£20.00.

Low tide at Lynmouth Harbour North Devon, watercolour on paper, signed Gordon Chell, c1990. Original frame.

The watercolour study of the harbour at low tide is in very good condition with good colours and no damage or marking. The painting depicts six boats aground at low tide. looking through the harbour entrance. The fishing boat BD47, registered in Bideford Devon at the rear. Painting is signed in black paint Gordon Chell, in the lower rh corner in his usual style. 

The painting is displayed within a multi-lined cream coloured mount which is in very good condition. The plain pine wood frame is in very good condition; hardboard backing board secured by points and sealed with gummed framing tape. Title label attached lower centre "Low Tide, Lynmouth North Devon" in Biro handscript. Artist's stamp below "Gordon Chell BWS BSP" with Sheffield address and Phone number. Framer's stamp upper centre "Dukeries Art Gallery Picture Framers" with Worksop Notts. address and phone number. Hanging cord attached to metal lugs. Remnants of two other labels which have been torn off at some time. 

Overall, very good condition, ready to hang on the wall. 

Malagasy Ferry Boat leaving river landing stage with Figures, watercolour, signed A. Ramiandrasoa. c1910. Framed. Ethnic Art.

Watercolour river landscape with figures, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 253mm x 183mm x 18mm. Image : 170mm x 113mm. Weight : 0.350kg. Condition : Good.

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Malagasy ferry boat with passengers leaving river landing stage, amid verdant landscape. Signed A. Ramiandrasoa, c1910. Framed.

The watercolour study is in good condition with good colours and no damage or marking.

The study depicts a local Malagasy ferry boat with passengers setting off from the landing. The scene is verdant with a distant village and rolling hills. The foreground is dominated by a gnarled old tree with exposed roots at the side of a path leading to the ferry. The artist has signed the painting in the lower lh corner in his usual style but, in this case, in white paint. 

The artist is known for his Malagasy rural scenes and character portraits encompassed within the genre Social Realism. 

The work is painted on textured (fine/medium) art paper and displayed directly below the glazing of a deeply recessed pine frame. The backing board is secured by nails and sealed with Kraft type dust-sheet which is stamped with the Framer's details : "Cooper's The Picture Shop Picture Frame Makers 23 Copley Road Tel Doncaster 61220".

An interesting work by this well-known artist particularly known for his Social Realist Art works.

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Malagasy Woman clearing Vegetation from River, watercolour, signed A. Ramiandrasoa, 1910. Framed. Ethnic Art.

Watercolour landscape study, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 368mm x 252mm x 18mm. Image : 285mm x 182mm. Weight : 0.680kg. Condition : Good.

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Malagasy woman clearing vegetation from river inlet, set in a lush verdant landscape with a distant village and rolling hills.

Watercolour on fine/medium art paper in good condition with good strong colours and no damage or marking. There are some very light foxing marks in the border surrounding the actual painting but these can be concealed by adding a mount board beneath the glazing. 

The woman is posing for the artist and is surrounded by jungle and vegetation including a spectacular date palm dominating the study. The vegetation clearance is related to water hyacinth production which is widely used in the region for agricultural fertilizer. 

The work is signed in black paint in the lower lh corner in the artist's usual style.

The painting is displayed directly beneath the glazing of the pine frame which is in good condition. Backing board secured by nails and sealed with Kraft paper dust sheet. The framer's ink stamp is in the lower centre quarter "Cooper's (A.C. Cooper Prop) The Picture Shop.....".

As mentioned above, adding a non-acidic mount board beneath the glazing of the frame would be a good conservation addition to the frame.

A very interesting work by this well-known Malagasy Social Realism artist known for his Ethnic studies and portraits.

Malagasy Woman tending Ducks in rural scene, watercolour, signed A. Ramiandrasoa. c1910. Framed. Ethnic Art. 

Watercolour on paper, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 254mm x 184mm x 17mm. Image : 170mm x 113mm. Weight : 0.350kg. Condition : Good.

£450.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £20.00. World : £30.00. 

Social Realist (Madagascar) Art.

A Malagasy woman tending ducks in a rural landscape in Madagascar. 

Watercolour on paper painting signed A. Ramiandrasoa depicting a verdant rural landscape in Madagascar. The study is interesting as it captures the style of a typical rural homestead in this predominantly farming economy and gives an impression of the isolation and self-sufficient nature of such subsistence. 

The painting is in good condition with good colour. The artist has signed the work in the lower rh corner in his usual style. c1910.

The painting is displayed directly beneath the glazing of a deeply recessed pine frame which is in good condition. The backing board is secured by nails and sealed with Kraft paper. Framer's name lightly printed in lower quarter "Coopper's The Picture Shop Picture Frame Makers 23, Copley Road Tel. Doncaster 61220". Cord attached to screw-eyes. 

An interesting work by this well-known artist particularly known for his Social Realist Art works.

Malayan Fishing scene with figures, watercolour on paper, signed G. Sajolly 52, 1952. Original frame. S.E. Asian.

Watercolour on paper, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 413mm x 563mm x 13mm. Image : 258mm x 353mm. Weight : 1.750kg. Condition : Good.

£200.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £35.00. World : £45.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Malayan Fishing en plein air scene with figures preparing boat for departure and fishing boats in distance off an island. 

The watercolour on paper study is in good condition with good colours and no damage; paper support gum tipped-in at each upper corner to the mottled khaki coloured backing card. The study has an interesting colour to the cloudy sky indicating an afternoon squally shower approaching. The painting is signed and dated in black paint G. Sajolly 52 in the lower rh corner. 

The khaki coloured mottled backing card is also in good condition. 

The original stained wooden frame is in fair condition with losses and scratches to face and edges. Painting displayed directly below the glazing which has not had any adverse effect on the work. Cracked wooden backing board is secured by old panel pins and remnants of gummed framing tape in places. No visible script. Small auction house reference label attached centre. Old hanging wire attached to two small rings.

Will benefit from re-framing with addition of mount board to protect painting from glazing and humidity effects. 

Probably indigenous artist but possibly Commonwealth military service artist. Will be updated if research reveals any more information.

Marguerite's Vision, watercolour on paper, unsigned. 19th Century Continental School. c1850. 

Watercolour on paper, unsigned. Dimensions : Frame : 330mm x 380mm x 20mm. Image : 175mm x 225mm. Weight : 1.040kg net. Condition : Good.

£200.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £15.00. World : £20.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Marguerite's Vision, watercolour on paper, 19th Century Continental School, unsigned. c1850. Framed and glazed. 

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on paper painting is in good condition with good colour. There is no sign of foxing or moisture but there is a small 1mm spot of surface abrasion to the rh side of the walking-stick but it does not detract from the painting. There are also a few small areas of craqueleur on the vertical fireplace structures to the lh edge of the painting which appear to have stabilized and so are not of concern. The image is an interesting study of a woman's holy vision of the Divine Child in an interior location. A descriptive label is attached verso which reads "Marguerite is recovering from a severe illness which has left a deformity. She is grieving over her troubles and has a vision of the Divine Child holding up a wing on which is pictured our Lord dying. Marguerite then feels that her sorrows are but a faint image of His and is ever after reconciled to them". The painting appears to be an illustration for a narrative the title of which is currently unknown. The outline graphite drawing of the Divine Child can be clearly seen within the halo which extends to the outer regions where a stippling effect merges into the gloominess of the room; an effective technique to depict a difficult image. The work is unfortunately unsigned but evidently of Continental origin and is displayed within a pale white mount which has foxing spots in places and darkly toned window edges. The original gilt moulded frame is darkened and has scuffing in places but is sturdy with a wooden backing board secured by old nails and dry gummed tape. Remnants of the original charcoal coloured backing paper are still attached in places and the descriptive label with faded black ink handscript, as described previously, is attached to the upper centre. Rings and old cord attached.  An interesting 19th Century iconic study which will benefit from identification of the accompanying narrative.

Marsanxett Harbour, Malta, at Sunset, watercolour, signed and titled Michael Crawley, c1985. Framed. Seascape.

Maritime landscape, watercolour on paper, titled and signed. Dimensions : Frame : 410mm x 647mm x 15mm. Image : 216mm x 480mm. Weight : 2.040kg. Condition : Good.

£450.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £40.00. World (inc. Malta) : £50.00.

Landscape study of Marsanxett Harbour Malta at sunset, signed Michael Crawley, c1985. Framed. Titled verso in artist's hand. 

The watercolour study is in very good condition with good colour and no damage or marking. The study depicts Marsanxett Harbour  Malta at sunset with several boats transiting. The scene is tranquil enhanced by the multi-colours of the horizon cast by the setting sun - an idyllic maritime landscape. 

Signed in the lower rh corner Michael Crawley in dark brown paint in his usual style. 

The painting is displayed within a stone coloured mount which is in good condition with light dusting and toning to window cut edge. The cream coloured wooden frame with gilt painted decoration is in good sturdy condition with light scuffing. Hardboard backing board secured by nails and sealed with gummed framing tape. Title label in artist's hand "Sunset Marsanxett Harbour Malta" gummed to centre lower edge and small auction house ref label attached to upper edge. Hanging wire attached to screw-eyes (one loose). 

A very pleasing maritime landscape by this prolific British artist  known for his world-wide and British Isles studies.

Meandering River study, watercolour on paper, signed Coleman, c1960. Framed. Landscape.

Watercolour on paper landscape study, signed Coleman. Dimensions : Frame : 408mm x 457mm x 18mm. Image : 252mm x 299mm. Weight : 1.600kg. Condition : Very good.

£250.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £35.00. World : £45.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Meandering River study in an unknown location, watercolour on paper, signed Coleman in the lower lh corner in cream coloured paint. 

The painting is in very good condition with good colours and no damage or losses. The scene depicts a blossoming tree overhanging the slowly flowing river in the evening of an English Spring day. The study imparts a sense of solitude and peacefulness which pervades every aspect of the scene and entices the viewer to enjoy the colour and ambiance. 

The painting is displayed within a double mount board array, white under cream coloured, which pleasingly presents the painting at its best. 

The subdued gilt and olive coloured frame is in good condition with very light scuffing in places. Hardboard backing board secured with arrow-head points and sealed with framing tape. Framer's fading ink stamp at the lower centre edge "Allan Markham Art Dealer 26 High Street Wellingborough NN8 4J- Telephone 22-----Artists Materials Framing Gilding Restoration of Oils Watercolours ....." No visible script. 

Moonlit coconut palms Trobriand Island New Guinea, watercolour gouache, signed Ellis Silas c1923.

Watercolour and gouache on card, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 526mm x 261mm x 18mm. Image : 495mm x 230mm. Weight : 1.160kg net. Condition : Good.

£600.00  Shipping : UK/Worldwide : Free Delivery. 

Moonlit coconut palms in lagoon on Trobriand Island, New Guinea, watercolour and gouache on card, signed Ellis Silas. c1923. Inscribed verso.

Condition/Notes : Good/very good. The watercolour and gouache study of a moonlit lagoon on Trobriand Island New Guinea is in very good condition with good colour and no damage or marking. The painting depicts a figure reclining beneath the coconut palms on a moonlit night and presents an image of tropical serenity and beauty effectively capturing the shades of blue and the reflection of the moonlight in the tranquil waters. Painted during the artist's period of residence on the Trobriand Islands between 1922 and 1925 this work is one of a series of studies capturing the landscape and people of New Guinea. 

The painting is signed in paint Ellis Silas in the lower rh corner in the artist's usual style. The card support is also inscribed verso Ellis Silas F.S.A. R.G.S., but this can only be viewed on opening the frame.

Originally displayed within the frame directly below the glazing but this has now been improved by the addition of an acid-free separator between the glazing and the painting.

Contemporary frame which is in good condition with light scuffing; hardboard backing secured by points sealed with gummed tape. Hanging wire attached - ready to display. There are some reflections in the glazing in the images.

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

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.

£150.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £20.00. World : £30.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

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.  

Moroccan Street Scene with Camel and Figures, watercolour, signed Giovanni Barbaro, c1900. Unframed. Orientalist.

Watercolour on paper pasted to acid board, signed. Dimensions : Overall : 270mm x 625mm x 2mm. Weight : 0.200kg. Condition : Quite good.

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Moroccan street scene with camel and figures, watercolour on paper pasted to acid board with a 3-5mm border around the painting. Signed Giovanni Barbaro in the lower rh corner. c1900. Unframed.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The watercolour on paper is in quite good condition; slight age related toning to colour overall and dusting along lower edge probably caused by previous frame edge which would be laid directly to painting surface. Some speckled marking to upper rh quarter edge probably caused by condensation from previous glazing which would have been laid directly to painting as was the practice of the period (see images). Few very small paint losses along mid-lh edge probably caused by frame contact. 

The study is typical of the Arabian works of the artist and is probably located in Morocco. No identifying script verso although this has been pasted to board and thus not now visible. The dimensions are typical of Barbaro and the location has been depicted in other similar works. 

Larger image available to view in Orientalist Category.

Mother and Child Collecting Water, watercolour, signed A. Ramiandrasoa. c1910. Framed. Ethnic Art. 

Watercolour on paper, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 367mm x 253mm x 18mm. Image : 280mm x 177mm. Weight : 0.720kg net. Condition : Good.

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Mother and Child Collecting Water, watercolour, signed A. Ramiandrasoa. c1910. Framed.

Imperial : Frame : 14-1/2" x 10" x 3/4". Image : 11" x 7".

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on paper study of a mother and child collecting water in a Madagascan landscape is in good condition with good colour; there are foxing spots on the paper support border around the painting and a few very small spots in the sky. The painting is signed A Ramiandrasoa along the lower edge in black paint. This study is typical of the work of this early 20th C Malagasy artist known for his Ethnic studies and portraits and now cited as a major national artist. The paper support is displayed directly below the glazing of the recessed plain softwood frame; cardboard backing secured by panel pins sealed with self-adhesive framing tape. Stain to the rh upper-mid backing board. Small screw-eyes and cord attached. Framer's gold label attached lower edge. 

Mousehole, Fishing Boats in Harbour, watercolour, signed TH Victor c1950. Maritime.

Watercolour on paper, inscribed and signed. Dimensions : Frame : 279mm x 348mm x 20mm. Image : 179mm x 248mm. Weight : 0.730kg net. Condition : Good.

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Mousehole Harbour with fishing boats, watercolour on paper, signed T.H. Victor. c1950 Framed.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour study of Mousehole Harbour on paper is in good condition with good colour and no damage or marking; there is a water-stain to the lower rh corner in the margin of the paper card base - this could be easily covered by another mount board. The study is one of a series of similar studies around Mousehole Harbour which the artist created over the years reflecting small changes in the view. The painting is signed TH Victor in his usual style in the lower rh corner and titled Mousehole in the lower lh corner. A very pleasing image of this picturesque Cornish fishing port with the hill overlooking the harbour. The image is set within a pencil-lined rectangle drawn on the paper base and surrounded by another blue lined rectangle leaving a 10mm margin. The paper base is displayed directly below the glazing within the cream painted pine wood frame; card backing board secured by points and sealed with gummed tape which is partly detached in places. Boots Picture Framing Department label attached above lower edge centre with pencil ref nrs 4715 1118 and dated 21 SEP 1962. Rings and cord attached.

A pleasing painting by this very popular listed Cornish artist Thomas Herbert Victor (1894-1980).

mv Arlington, Stephenson Clarke Shipping Ltd., coaster, watercolour, signed Gordon T. Kell, c1978. Framed. Maritime.

Watercolour on paper, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 297mm x 398mm x 14mm. Image : 173mm x 273mm. Weight : 0.920kg net. Condition : Good.

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mv Arlington, off the coast, watercolour on paper, signed Gordon T. Kell, c1978.

Original frame.

Condition/Notes : Good/Very good. The watercolour on paper study of the British coaster mv Arlington is in good condition with good colour and no damage. Signed Gordon T. Kell in the lower rh corner in his usual style. 

The study depicts the Stephenson Clarke Shipping Company coaster mv Arlington. Records indicate she was built 1956 by Henry Robb Ltd. for Chine Shipping and named Tennyson. Sold to Stevie Clarke in 1968 and renamed Ashington and then renamed Arlington in 1978. Sold to Gianna Shipping Piraeus 1980, renamed Gianna A. 1983 Sold to Grenada Shipping Valletta renamed Chrys. 1984 sold to Pakistani Breakers and scrapped Gadani Beach.

The painting is displayed within cream coloured double mounts which are in good condition. Original gilt wooden frame with light scuffing; hardboard backing sealed with tape. No visible script.

An interesting work by this well-known maritime artist and somewhat later chronologically than his usual post-war studies executed during his naval service. 

Near Arthurs Seat, Mahableshwar, April 12 1879, watercolour, signed initials H.J.W. South Asian. 

Watercolour on paper, signed initials, titled and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 568mm x 467mm x 16mm. Image : 345mm x 240mm. Weight : 2.500kg net. Condition : Good.

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Near Arthur's Seat, Mahabaleshwar, Western Ghats, India, April 12 1879, watercolour on paper, signed initials H.J.W. Original frame.

Imperial : Frame : 22-1/2" x 18-1/2" 3/4". Image : 13-1/2" x 9-1/2".

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on paper is in good condition with good colour and no damage or marking. The painting depicts a view from the mountain track near to Arthur's Seat, Mahabaleshwar (Mahableshwar - Indian spelling) in the Western Ghats, Maharashtra; this was a Hill Station known as the summer capital of Bombay Province during British Raj. The viewing point was named after Sir Arthur Malet, ICS, who sat here and gazed at the River Savitri where he lost his wife and children in a tragic ferry accident.  The work is particularly interesting as it is titled and dated in the artist's hand along the lower edge "Near Arthurs Seat Mahableshwar April 12 1879" and signed in initials H.J.W. which are in the known style and manner of Sir Henry Joseph Wood (fl.1880-1900) but which would age him at only 10 years old (records show that at that age he was particularly proficient at painting although I cannot find any reference to him visiting India at that time). Further research will be required in this regard. 

Displayed within the original grey coloured mount with gilt window edges; toning, foxing and dusting to the mount. The original basic softwood  frame is sturdy but with scuffing and scratching in places and a gap to the lower rh mitre joint; two separate sheets of wooden backing board nailed in place and covered with original heavy dust-sheets. The outer sheet is torn and detached in places, secured with cellotape, and has ink inscription 165B Proudfoot in lower centre (probably owner's address in Bombay). The inner dust-sheet and backing boards have been examined but no visible script or markings except 222/13 in chalk. Any further findings will be added in due course. 

An interesting and historical painting worthy of further research.

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