Laurence Oxley Ltd. Watercolour Paintings. 

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ALL PICTURES ARE WATERCOLOURS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

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Measurements relate to the frame size, and are imperial. Each is mounted and framed in Conservation materials. (Anthony Oxley is a Fine Art Guild Commended Framer).

Two scenes of the Alps.  Unsigned; in the style of Richardson Jnr (1803-1888). Painted circa 1870.

each 11.5" x 14"

Pair: £350

Mid 19th Century English School.

View over the Severn. An attractive evening harvest scene, after a composition by Birket Foster.

15.25" x 16.5"

£325

Mid 19th Century English School.

The Evening Milking. A watercolour reminiscent of the work of William Henry Hunt. 26" x 21"

£500

Early 20th Century British School (circa 1930). A Polo Match at a Country Show.

15.5” x 20.5”

£350

FREDERICK JAMES ALDRIDGE (1850-1933) Off Venice.

Signed

£495

FREDERICK JAMES ALDRIDGE (1850-1933)

Littlehampton and Off the Isle of Wight.  Two exceptional watercolours, inscribed as titles on the reverse. Signed.

Pair  £1850

TOM BARAGWANETH (Early 20th century Welsh School).

View through the Trees. Signed in pencil.

13" x 15.5"

£135

BAXTER prints CRYSTAL PALACE, with blind stamp beneath each print in one frame.

22" x 20"

£350

LE BLOND   Oval colour prints, ‘The Peddler’ and others. Also, some BAXTER prints.  Please give notice before calling in to view.

CHARLES FREDERICK BRITTAN  A pair of superb watercolours, Goatfell, Isle of Arran and Rannock Moor, Scotland. This West Country artist was a master of watercolour depiction of moorland and hill country. (That shown is Rannock Moor). Gilt titled slip mounts.

18" x 25"

£950 (the pair)

GEORGE LAWRENCE BULLEID, ARWS (1858-1933).  A head study of a Women.  Fine portrait, in Pre-Raphaelite style. Framed with Museum Glass.

12.75" x 11.75"

We have two; this one is £420

Attributed to Hercules Brabazon Brabazon (1821-1906)

Locarno on Lake Magiore.  Framed with Museum Glass

13.5" x 17.5"                     £475

Mid 19th century English School

‘Nazareth, 1864’

After David Robert’s tour of the Holy Land and Egypt in 1839, artists travelled more frequently in the Middle East.  This is quite an early example, and though un-signed, the quality indicates the work of a professional artist.

14" x 17"

£ 395

THOMAS COLLIER (1840-1891) A Heathland Landscape.  Signed.

17" x 21"

£560

Follower of HENRY BARLOW CARTER (1803-1867)

Off Flanborough Head.

19" x 24"

£575

THOMAS SIDNEY COOPER, RA, RI (1805-1902).

Sheep near Chalk Cliffs
Signed, and dated 1867, by the Artist.

16" x 31"

£3,950

CHARLES TOPHAM DAVIDSON (b. 1848). 'The Skirts of the Moor'. A shepherd herds sheep in evening light. Signed.

19.5" x 30"

£650

WILLIAM COLMAN DIBDEN (1810-1893)

 A Fishing Village.  Dibden was born at Bletchworth, Surrey, and became a London-based painter. He worked at the General post Office for a while, and began to exhibit pictures when 21.  He painted in England, Belgium, Germany and Northern France, published  A Guide to Watercolour Painting in 1859, and probably also taught art.  Around 1883, he lost his sight and could no longer paint.  He exhibited at the Royal Academy, Rl. Society of British Artists, British Institution and the Portland Gallery. 14.5 x 16.25" £350

SAMUEL ELGOOD, RI, ROI, NWS (1851-1943). Venice from the Lagoon. A small, light view in pure watercolour. Signed.   

13" x 17.5"

£695

WILLIAM EVANS of Bristol, ARWS (1809-1858). ‘Moel Cnickt’.  Boys bathing in a Welsh lake.  Signed and inscribed.

21”x 27"

£665

MYLES BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (Berlin), (1825-1899).  Birket Foster, who became well-known for his pictures of children and landscapes in his life-time, had no formal art training.  After first drawing for The Illustrated London News and Punch, he turned to illustrating books with delicate vignettes. In 1858, he dropped illustration for painting, mostly in watercolour. His tender treatment of many subjects, matched with an unparalleled technical ability, was admired by artists and the public. His unique work has always been expensive, and subsequently has usually been kept in good condition.  We have framed to Museum Standard, with cotton board; Museum Glass is fitted to all the Birket Foster watercolours listed.  Authenticity guaranteed.

If possible, kindly telephone in advance to view our selection.  Prices, available upon request, start at £265, and go through all levels to £15,000.  Please apply for prices not listed.

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

The Dipping Place.  Birket Foster's sole exhibit at the Royal Watercolour Society in 1885, this striking and colourful work was reviewed in The Art Journal that year and is mentioned in Jan Reynolds' biography. The picture shows the ability of the artist to work on a large scale, and is in very good condition.

Monogrammed and dated 1885.

Frame size 37" x 32.5" Reserved (until April 2)

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

At the Market, Seville, Spain.

This small watercolour, sparkling with colour, was a detailed study for a much larger picture.  It was drawn in late May, 1883, during Foster's only sketching trip to Spain.  Superb condition. Image: 3.75" x 5.5".  Frame: 11.5" x 12.5".  £2,750

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Children in a Garden
An attractive sketch.  As it is squared for transfer, presumably a finished watercolour exists of the scene.

10.5" x 11.75"

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Bingen, on the Rhine.  A vignette view over the town from the Mountains, with figures and a cart to the side. Monogrammed and inscribed as title in the artist's hand, it was probably painted in 1874. Monogrammed, and inscribed as title in the artist's hand.

13.5" x 15".

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Mentone, South of France. Monogrammed, and inscribed as title in the artist's hand.  Probably painted in 1875, when Foster was en route for Venice. Monogrammed, and inscribed as title in the artist's hand.

13.5" x 15".

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Lindau, Lake Constance, South Germany. Monogrammed, and inscribed as title in the artist's hand.

13" x 14.5"

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Figures at Harvest
10.5" x 12.5"

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Locarno, Lake Magiore, Northern Italy.

Studio stamp. Provenance Christie’s Studio Sale 1899.

13" x 16"

£1,450

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Loch Awe, Argyllshire
Monogrammed, inscribed with the title and dated 1886, by the artist.

Exhibited:  The Royal Watercolour Society, 1886. Provenance: Agnew's London; Agnew's Manchester; Mangate Gallery.

20.5" x 25.25"

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

'On the Thames'

A deftly painted atmospheric view of the river and sky, with boats, and a church tower in the background.  Provenance:  Exhibited: May 1952 at the Fine Art Society, Bond St.; M.M. Langton.

Monogrammed.

13”x 14.5”

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Pencil Sketch of a Gentleman
With additional sketches on the (glazed reverse) by the artist.

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

The Old Oak Tree

The detail and overall finish of this watercolour indicates a date from around 1862,  when the Fosters were tenants at Witley, Surrey.  At that period, most of the artist’s pictures were set in that area, as their new home at nearby Wormley Hill was under construction. Monogrammed. In a good gilded, frame.

14.5" x 18"

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

A Portrait of John Greenaway
Published as an Illistration in the book, 'Kate Greenaway'.
On paper watermarked 1842.

14" x 13.5"

£485

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Well at Hastings, 1873.

The idea for this typical genre picture probably came to Birket Foster whilst on a family holiday. The style is very much that of this period of Foster’s art, when he was carrying out his Venice commission.  The detail is precise and the finish is heightened by a liberal use of Chinese White, both visible and beneath the colours, which has helped preserve the fine condition of the picture. The Well is still in existence, though the donkeys may have been modelled from a pair the Fosters kept in the grounds of ‘The Hill’, Witley, Surrey.

Exhibited:  Royal Watercolour Society, Winter Exhibition, 1873;

    Birket Foster Loan Exhibition, J & W Vokins, 1882 (lent by Mr. Rivière);

‘Pictures of the Victorian Era’, Fine Art Section, London 1896.

                     Illustrated: Engraved as a woodcut for The Graphic, 1882.

Provenance: Vokins of London; H. Rivière of Portland Place; Cecil Taylor

Monogrammed. In an ornate gilded frame. 17.5" x 20.5"

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

'The Provest of Dundee'.  A small vigorous sketch in pencil. 11" x 9"

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

Young Shepherds at Evening Time.

A spectcular sunset, in crisp detail.  Circa 1865.

Monogrammed. In an antique gilded frame.  Provenance: Arthur Toothe; Edward Tilling.     13" x 17"

BIRKET FOSTER, RWS, RAB (1825-1899)

By the River Cluny, near Braemar, Scotland
Circa 1890, painted with a wonderful liquidity.

Monogrammed by the artist. In a gilded frame.

15.5 x 18.75"

SIDNEY GOODWIN (1867-1944)  Evening View of Barges on the Thames.  Signed and dated 1903. With  Museum glass  

15.5" x 23"

£875

KATE GREENAWAY (1846-1901).

Girl seated on a Stool. Initialled and dated 1900.

Provenance: Fine Art Society.

THOMAS BUSH HARDY, RBA (1842-1897).  Torksey Castle, Notts.  Signed and dated. 

17" x 24"

£465

Attributed to HENRY HEWITT (1818-1875). 

Boats and Cottages near Rochester.

15" x 20"

£550

HAROLD HODGSON (1867-1953)

'Henham, 1901'

Harold Hodgson was  the son of John Hodgson, R.A. He studied medicine, and came to work in Alresford, Hampshire, in 1902.  He took over a practice in East Street in 1906.  He and his wife lost both their sons in the First World War.

He exhibited at the Royal Academy, Rl. Institute of Painters in Watercolours, Rl. Society of British Artists, Alpine Club Gallery and the WalkerGallery, Liverpool.

He illustrated ‘History of Alresford’ in 1936.

£135

GEORGE H. HUGHES (Exhib. 1894-1909) Young Woman at Harvest.  Signed.  

17.5" x 12.5"

£495

In the style of WILLIAM HENRY HUNT (1790-1864) RWS. Young woman seated.  An attractive watercolour sketch, signed.

Old gilded frame, with Museum Glass

20" x 17" 

£465

SAMUEL PHILLIPS JACKSON (1830-1904)  ‘Twilight on the Thames’.  A large, atmospheric watercolour, in its old gilded frame with Museum Glass, and with the original backing and label, with artist’s address.  Signed, titled (on the reverse), dated 1878.  

22" x 31"

£1,950

HENRY JOHN KINNAIRD (working 1880 - c.1920)

'Carting Hay, near Leigh, Essex'
signed and inscribed by the artist

Kinnaird's pictures are usually of rural scenes; He mostly depicted views in Essex, Sussex and along the Thames.

22" x 27"

£995

FRANK HENRY MASON, RBA, RI (1876-1965)

Inward Bound
signed, and inscribed as title on the reverse, by the artist.

22" X 17"

£1,300

JOHN HENRY MOLE, R I (1818-1886)  An Interesting Letter.

Signed and dated 1880. 

14.5" x 13.5"

£495

KAY NIXON (1895-1988)  Swans and their Young among Irises.  In the unique, bold style typical of the artist.  Signed.

21" x 33.25"

£665

ORLANO NORIE (1832-1901) A Scots Guard in full Uniform. Provenance: The Parker Gallery, London W1.    Signed.  Museum Glass. (15" x 13")          £390

YVONNE PERRIN (Mid 20th. C English School)

The Fairy's Visit

An exquisite watercolour. Signed. (16.5" X 13") Framed with Museum Glass                £365

YVONNE PERRIN (Mid 20th. C English School)

Fairies Dancing to the Elf's Band.

A matching watercolour for the above. Signed. (16.5" X 13") Framed with Museum Glass                £365

GEORGE FREDERICK PROSSER (1805-1882).  A fine pencil drawing of Upton Grey House, Hampshire. Circa 1836. In a gilded frame.

12.5 x 15"

£575

GEORGE FREDERICK PROSSER 

‘The Brocas, Eton’. A classic Prosser view across the river. A beautiful View, in superb condition. Signed, titled & dated 1871. Framed with Museum Glass.   

18" x 23.5"

£2,850

After DAVID ROBERTS, RA (1796-1864). Hand-coloured lithographs of the Holy Land and Egypt, c.1846. Please ask to view.

ARILD ROSENKRANTZ (1870- c.1940)

Church on a Continental Lake

Pastel.  Signed by the Artist,

24.5" x 29"

£450

CHARLES ROWBOTHAM (Exhib. 1881-1913)  A Tinker and Children before a Cottage. Signed & dated 1874.

20.25" X 17"            

£850

PAUL SANDBY, R.A. (1725-1809)

Bothwell Castle on the Clyde
Dated 1761.  A view taken in the evening, this watercolour with gouache may be the earliest view of Bothwell taken by Sandby, who returned occaionally to tutor the family and paint views of the castle.  Signed, and in a titled, gilded frame with Museum Glass. 

20” x 24.5”.

£8,200

S. SINCLAIR (20TH C English).

Near Tottenhoe, Dunstable. Signed.

13.5" x 17"

£250

S. SINCLAIR (20TH C English).

Tottenhoe Village near Dunstable. Signed.

13.5" x 17"

£250

DAVID SHEPHERD (b. 1931).  Two signed Ltd. Ed. prints inc. 'Lone Wanderers of the Arctic'                                            £450

JOHN STEEPLE, RI, RBSA. (d.1887).

Village of Slindon, Sussex.
Signed, dated 1880, and further signed and inscribed on the reverse, by the Artist.

£695

After FREDERICK WALKER, RA.   The Street, Cookham. Geese being driven down the High Street.

18.5" x 22.5"                              

£765

JOHN DAWSON WATSON, RWS, RBA (1832-1892)

Girl in an Orchard
Initialled and dated 1875 by the artist.  In a gilded frame with Museum Glass.

27" x 22"

£1,350

JOHN DAWSON WATSON, RWS (1832-1892). The Letter.  Signed and dated 1876.  Gilded frame.

17.5” x 21”

£895

WILLIAM TATTON WINTER,RBA (1855-1928) ‘La Puerta, Fuenterrabia, Spain’. Exhibited: R.I, London,1903. signed.         

17" x 20"

£485