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A pair of pencil sketches by Giovanni Battista Cipriani R.A. (1727-1785). Framed in Baroque gold frame with image clear UV glass. Provence is from the collection of Joseph Wilton R.A. Giovanni was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755. A Founder Member of the Royal Academy of Arts, Giovanni Battista Cipriani was an Italian-born artist who designed the interior of the Academy’s first home at Somerset House. Cipriani was born in 1727 in Florence. He began his artistic training with the Anglo-Florentine artist Ignazio Hugford, who also taught his compatriot and future fellow Royal Academician Francesco Bartolozzi.

Reference: 144

Title: Mythological composition

Artist: Giovanni Battista Cipriani R.A.

Dimensions: Image size 180 x 160mm

Cost: £3,500.00

Description: A pair of pencil sketches by Giovanni Battista Cipriani R.A. (1727-1785). Framed in Baroque gold frame with image clear UV glass. Provence is from the collection of Joseph Wilton R.A. Giovanni was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755. A Founder Member of the Royal Academy of Arts, Giovanni Battista Cipriani was an Italian-born artist who designed the interior of the Academy’s first home at Somerset House. Cipriani was born in 1727 in Florence. He began his artistic training with the Anglo-Florentine artist Ignazio Hugford, who also taught his compatriot and future fellow Royal Academician Francesco Bartolozzi.

Watercolour framed with image clear UV glass. George Cooper, British, 1792-1830- View of the Roman Forum; watercolour on paper, 255x165mm Provenance: with Abbott & Holder Ltd., London. George Cooper was an architect who exhibited topographical drawings at the R.A. from 1792 to 1830. The present work is a typical example of his landscapes and architectural views which were clearly informed by visits to Italy.

Reference: 585

Title: Roman Forum

Artist: George Cooper R.A.

Dimensions: Image size 255x165mm

Cost: £685

Description: Watercolour framed with image clear UV glass. George Cooper, British, 1792-1830- View of the Roman Forum; watercolour on paper, 255x165mm Provenance: with Abbott & Holder Ltd., London. George Cooper was an architect who exhibited topographical drawings at the R.A. from 1792 to 1830. The present work is a typical example of his landscapes and architectural views which were clearly informed by visits to Italy.

: Lovely detailed watercolour, probably commissioned by Lord Fairhaven and the subject might be part of his estate. FRANCOIS COMTE DE KASTELSTATT (FRENCH, 1753-1841) A view with livestock watering. Signed and inscribed 'Dessin pour Francois Comte de Kastelstatt', dated 1807 (lower right) Provenance Abbott & Holder, London, from whom acquired by the parents of the present owner; Thence by descent. Ex Collection: 2nd Lord Fairhaven.

Reference: 584

Title: Livestock Watering

Artist: FRANCOIS COMTE DE KASTELSTATT (FRENCH, 1753-1841)

Dimensions: Image size 165x105mm

Cost: £420.00

Description: : Lovely detailed watercolour, probably commissioned by Lord Fairhaven and the subject might be part of his estate. FRANCOIS COMTE DE KASTELSTATT (FRENCH, 1753-1841) A view with livestock watering. Signed and inscribed 'Dessin pour Francois Comte de Kastelstatt', dated 1807 (lower right) Provenance Abbott & Holder, London, from whom acquired by the parents of the present owner; Thence by descent. Ex Collection: 2nd Lord Fairhaven.

Myles Birket Foster R.W.S. (4 February 1825 – 27 March 1899) Myles Birket Foster 'stands as one of England's most popular landscape draughtsmen and as a painter in water-colour of great distinction'. Birket Foster was born in North Shields on the Tyne but was brought up in London and was apprenticed to a wood engraver. He took up watercolour painting after his 1852-4 tour of the Rhineland and became a member of the Old Water Colour Society in 1860. In 1863 he moved to Witley and it was from then on that his most typical watercolours were executed.

Reference: 10

Title: Children with Lambs

Artist: Myles Birket Foster R.W.S.

Dimensions: Image size 285x240mm

Cost: £12,400.00

Description: Myles Birket Foster R.W.S. (4 February 1825 – 27 March 1899) Myles Birket Foster 'stands as one of England's most popular landscape draughtsmen and as a painter in water-colour of great distinction'. Birket Foster was born in North Shields on the Tyne but was brought up in London and was apprenticed to a wood engraver. He took up watercolour painting after his 1852-4 tour of the Rhineland and became a member of the Old Water Colour Society in 1860. In 1863 he moved to Witley and it was from then on that his most typical watercolours were executed.

Watercolour signed by initials J.W.,19th century, very well executed artwork. On the reverse of the artwork there are various pencil sketches, which I have taken photo of. Joseph Wolf was one of the most accomplished natural history artists working in London during the mid-19th century The subject of the artwork is originally by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, RA (March 7, 1802 – October 1, 1873) was an English painter, well known for his paintings of animals - particularly horses, dogs and stags. The best known of Landseer's works, however, are sculptures: the lions in Trafalgar Square, London. Landseer's popularity in Victorian Britain was considerable. He was widely regarded as one of the foremost animal painters of his time, and reproductions of his works were commonly found in middle-class homes.

Reference: 161

Title: The Friend in Suspense

Artist: Joseph Wolf (German, Moers 1820–1899 London)

Dimensions: Image size 170mm x120mm

Cost: £1,250.00

Description: Watercolour signed by initials J.W.,19th century, very well executed artwork. On the reverse of the artwork there are various pencil sketches, which I have taken photo of. Joseph Wolf was one of the most accomplished natural history artists working in London during the mid-19th century The subject of the artwork is originally by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, RA (March 7, 1802 – October 1, 1873) was an English painter, well known for his paintings of animals - particularly horses, dogs and stags. The best known of Landseer's works, however, are sculptures: the lions in Trafalgar Square, London. Landseer's popularity in Victorian Britain was considerable. He was widely regarded as one of the foremost animal painters of his time, and reproductions of his works were commonly found in middle-class homes.

Watercolour applied on very fine fabric/canvas,the frame is fitted with image clear UV glass. Japanese artist in the Edo period, called Kuniteru (1818-1860). Utagawa Kuniteru active (1818-1860), was an ukiyo-e artist in the tradition of the Utagawa school. Born in Edo (Tokyo), he studied under both Kunisada and Toyokuni I. He produced a wide variety of subjects. He was known by various names: he called himself Kunitsuna II or Ichiransai until the Ganji era (1864/1865). Before 1844 he may also have been known as Sadashige and signed works using the name Ichiyusai

Reference: 642

Title: Carpentry

Artist: Kunitsuna ll

Dimensions: Image size 125 X 210mm

Cost: £175.00

Description: Watercolour applied on very fine fabric/canvas,the frame is fitted with image clear UV glass. Japanese artist in the Edo period, called Kuniteru (1818-1860). Utagawa Kuniteru active (1818-1860), was an ukiyo-e artist in the tradition of the Utagawa school. Born in Edo (Tokyo), he studied under both Kunisada and Toyokuni I. He produced a wide variety of subjects. He was known by various names: he called himself Kunitsuna II or Ichiransai until the Ganji era (1864/1865). Before 1844 he may also have been known as Sadashige and signed works using the name Ichiyusai

19th century watercolour on board, signed on the jug bottom right of artwork. Federico Jiménez Fernández Spanish | 1841 - 1910 Federico Jiménez Fernández was a Spanish 19th Century artist.
The artwork is framed gold gilt frame with gold leaf slip and image clear UV glass.

Reference: 470

Title: A Spanish Gentaleman

Artist: Federico Jiménez Fernández

Dimensions: Image size 345 x 245mm

Cost: £2,700.00

Description: 19th century watercolour on board, signed on the jug bottom right of artwork. Federico Jiménez Fernández Spanish | 1841 - 1910 Federico Jiménez Fernández was a Spanish 19th Century artist. The artwork is framed gold gilt frame with gold leaf slip and image clear UV glass.

Magnificent Old Charcoal drawing on paper. by the French artist Marie Guénon on April 15, 1875 ( information is on the rear of the artwork). Representing the Portrait man, or bust? Period: 19th century.
Artwork framed in wooden frame with image clear UV glass.

Reference: 554

Title: Portrait of Man

Artist: Marie Guénon

Dimensions: Image size; 29.3cm x 24.2cm

Cost: £625.00

Description: Magnificent Old Charcoal drawing on paper. by the French artist Marie Guénon on April 15, 1875 ( information is on the rear of the artwork). Representing the Portrait man, or bust? Period: 19th century. Artwork framed in wooden frame with image clear UV glass.

Watercolour attributed to Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone CBE, RA (16 October 1900 – 8 November 1979). Framed in a silver gilt frame with image clear UV glass. On the rear of the artwork in pencil: “Starting The Job”, Carleton Avenue, Wallington (SM6 9LW). Edward Ardizzone was born in the port city of Haiphong, then known as Tonkin, in the north of French Indo-China, Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone was an English painter, print-maker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children. In 1905, his mother Margaret Ardizzone returned to England with her three eldest children. They were brought up in Suffolk. Edward worked part-time as an instructor in graphic design at Camberwell School of Art and as a visiting tutor at the Royal College of Art. The British Library published an illustrated bibliography of his works in 2003. A blue plaque unveiled in 2007 commemorates Ardizzone's home at 130 Elgin Avenue in Maida Vale.

Reference: 117

Title: Starting The Job

Artist: Edward Ardizzone C.B.E., R.A.

Dimensions: Image size 355mm x 250mm

Cost: £1,800.00

Description: Watercolour attributed to Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone CBE, RA (16 October 1900 – 8 November 1979). Framed in a silver gilt frame with image clear UV glass. On the rear of the artwork in pencil: “Starting The Job”, Carleton Avenue, Wallington (SM6 9LW). Edward Ardizzone was born in the port city of Haiphong, then known as Tonkin, in the north of French Indo-China, Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone was an English painter, print-maker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children. In 1905, his mother Margaret Ardizzone returned to England with her three eldest children. They were brought up in Suffolk. Edward worked part-time as an instructor in graphic design at Camberwell School of Art and as a visiting tutor at the Royal College of Art. The British Library published an illustrated bibliography of his works in 2003. A blue plaque unveiled in 2007 commemorates Ardizzone's home at 130 Elgin Avenue in Maida Vale.

A very detailed and well executed little pen & ink watercolour on paper of Lord Nelsons Fleet moored up, late 18th/19th century. The artists signature is on the rear of the artwork. The artwork is in a new frame with UV image clear glass. The rear of the frame also has glass so the artists signature is visible.

Reference: 07

Title: Nelson,s fleet

Artist: Signature illegible

Dimensions: Image size 150mm x 70mm

Cost: £750.00

Description: A very detailed and well executed little pen & ink watercolour on paper of Lord Nelsons Fleet moored up, late 18th/19th century. The artists signature is on the rear of the artwork. The artwork is in a new frame with UV image clear glass. The rear of the frame also has glass so the artists signature is visible.

This is an extremely well executed detailed small artwork of the village Southrepps Norfolk, signed by J.R. Bradley

Reference: 42

Title: Southrepps Norfolk

Artist: J.R. Bradley

Dimensions: Image size 105mm x 65mm

Cost: £325.00

Description: This is an extremely well executed detailed small artwork of the village Southrepps Norfolk, signed by J.R. Bradley

John Foster, Disney, Pride (Birth 1877, death 1941).John Pride was born Liverpool 1877. His father was an engraver and journalist,initially he formed a partnership to form “Pride & Dowling” Engravers and Brass Plate Makers, but rescinded his partnership and studied at The Liverpool School of Art. He exhibited a series of oils and watercolours and was commissioned to sketch old streets in Liverpool.

Reference: 201

Title: Preparing to Sail

Artist: John Foster Disney Pride (1877-1941)

Dimensions: Image size 200mm x 150mm

Cost: £225.00

Description: John Foster, Disney, Pride (Birth 1877, death 1941).John Pride was born Liverpool 1877. His father was an engraver and journalist,initially he formed a partnership to form “Pride & Dowling” Engravers and Brass Plate Makers, but rescinded his partnership and studied at The Liverpool School of Art. He exhibited a series of oils and watercolours and was commissioned to sketch old streets in Liverpool.

Watercolour of a fox hunting scene. Framed and mounted with UV image clear glass. Daniel Russo (1832–1902), is a Postwar & Contemporary artist. Daniel Russo professor of medieval art history at the University of Bourgogne, very little is known about him and his work is rare. Daniel Russo's work has been offered at auction, with realized prices ranging from 67 USD to 2,250 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2007 the record price for this artist at auction is 2,250 USD for Century Carousel, sold at Santa Monica Auctions in 2013. Daniel is also co-author of a book titled The History of Venice in Painting.

Reference: 119

Title: The Meet

Artist: Daniel Russo

Dimensions: Image size 190mm x 130mm

Cost: £375.00

Description: Watercolour of a fox hunting scene. Framed and mounted with UV image clear glass. Daniel Russo (1832–1902), is a Postwar & Contemporary artist. Daniel Russo professor of medieval art history at the University of Bourgogne, very little is known about him and his work is rare. Daniel Russo's work has been offered at auction, with realized prices ranging from 67 USD to 2,250 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2007 the record price for this artist at auction is 2,250 USD for Century Carousel, sold at Santa Monica Auctions in 2013. Daniel is also co-author of a book titled The History of Venice in Painting.

Watercolour in gold leaf frame with UV image clear glass, by Clarkson Stanfield. Clarkson Stanfield was a prominent English painter (often inaccurately credited as William Clarkson Stanfield) who was best known for his large-scale paintings of dramatic marine subjects and landscapes. He was the father of the painter George Clarkson Stanfield and the composer Francis Stanfield. Stanfield made multiple trips to Italy, including his first tour in 1824 was with William Brockedon. In 1830 Stanfield travelled through Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy to Venice, where he created the panorama Venice and its Adjacent Islands. In 1938 Stanfield visited Ischia from Naples and made many sketches of the island. The Grand Tour was a traditional trip through Europe, with Italy as a key destination, that was undertaken by upper-class young European men in the 17th to early 19th centuries.

Reference: 118

Title: A Days Fishing

Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield RA RBA (3 December 1793 – 18 May 1867)

Dimensions: Image size 300mm x 190mm

Cost: £1,500.00

Description: Watercolour in gold leaf frame with UV image clear glass, by Clarkson Stanfield. Clarkson Stanfield was a prominent English painter (often inaccurately credited as William Clarkson Stanfield) who was best known for his large-scale paintings of dramatic marine subjects and landscapes. He was the father of the painter George Clarkson Stanfield and the composer Francis Stanfield. Stanfield made multiple trips to Italy, including his first tour in 1824 was with William Brockedon. In 1830 Stanfield travelled through Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy to Venice, where he created the panorama Venice and its Adjacent Islands. In 1938 Stanfield visited Ischia from Naples and made many sketches of the island. The Grand Tour was a traditional trip through Europe, with Italy as a key destination, that was undertaken by upper-class young European men in the 17th to early 19th centuries.

Watercolour by artist A. Hall. The artwork is of the old Alcantara in action with the German Raider

Reference: 120

Title: The Old Alcantara

Artist: A. Hall

Dimensions: Image size 170mm x120mm

Cost: £435.00

Description: Watercolour by artist A. Hall. The artwork is of the old Alcantara in action with the German Raider "Greif" 29th February 1916. The artwork was presented to Royal Mail Lines by Senior Commissioned Gunner J.C. Farlow RN, one time Gunner in H.M.S. Scarborough, April 18th 1936. The artwork is frame with image clear UV glass, to protect the artwork. Please see reverse side of this artwork with all of the labels, in the next photo.

This is the reverse side of artwork ref 120 with all the labels of the artwork

Reference: 120

Title: The Old Alcantara

Artist: A. Hall

Dimensions:

Cost:

Description: This is the reverse side of artwork ref 120 with all the labels of the artwork

Drawing /sketch by Michael Gilbery R.A. dated 1936. A naked woman getting out of bed. The artwork is framed with image clear UV glass. Michael Gilbery (born Goldberg) was born in Londonon 18th October 1913. After leaving school he gained a scholarship to St Martins school of art. Michael first gained recognition when, at the age of seventeen, his portrait of his father was exhibited in the Royal Academy and was hailed a triump by a number of leading critics. Michael was also commissioned to paint the Royal Historic Cavalcade for George VI coronation.

Reference: 88

Title: Over Slept

Artist: MICHAEL GILBERY R.A. (1913-2000)

Dimensions: Image size 355mm x 470mm

Cost: £875.00

Description: Drawing /sketch by Michael Gilbery R.A. dated 1936. A naked woman getting out of bed. The artwork is framed with image clear UV glass. Michael Gilbery (born Goldberg) was born in Londonon 18th October 1913. After leaving school he gained a scholarship to St Martins school of art. Michael first gained recognition when, at the age of seventeen, his portrait of his father was exhibited in the Royal Academy and was hailed a triump by a number of leading critics. Michael was also commissioned to paint the Royal Historic Cavalcade for George VI coronation.

Drawing in ink, 17th/18 century male face portrait, on paper. Theme: portrait study, academic. Not signed by the artist. Condition: Very good. pasted on paper later age backing paper. Attributed to artist Sir George Howland Beaumont, 7th Baronet (6 November 1753 – 7 February 1827) was a British art patron and amateur painter. He played a crucial part in the creation of London's National Gallery by making the first bequest of paintings to that institution. Sir George Beaumont was one of the most influential patrons of the day. He was also the president of the British Institution, which was established in 1806 to provide an alternative exhibition space to the Royal Academy. In 1821, he travelled to Rome to seek out the young British artists whose flourishing academy he had heard so much about.

Reference: 566

Title: Academic.

Artist: Attributed to Sir George Howland Beaumont, 7th Baronet (6 November 1753 – 7 February 1827)

Dimensions: Image size 150 x 118

Cost: £675.00

Description: Drawing in ink, 17th/18 century male face portrait, on paper. Theme: portrait study, academic. Not signed by the artist. Condition: Very good. pasted on paper later age backing paper. Attributed to artist Sir George Howland Beaumont, 7th Baronet (6 November 1753 – 7 February 1827) was a British art patron and amateur painter. He played a crucial part in the creation of London's National Gallery by making the first bequest of paintings to that institution. Sir George Beaumont was one of the most influential patrons of the day. He was also the president of the British Institution, which was established in 1806 to provide an alternative exhibition space to the Royal Academy. In 1821, he travelled to Rome to seek out the young British artists whose flourishing academy he had heard so much about.

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