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The Spring Art Sale On 15/03/2024

The Spring Art Sale

15/03/2024

We are delighted to present the catalogue for our Spring Art Sale: over two hundred and eighty oils, watercolours, drawings, and prints available to browse and bid on. The sale features a hand-picked selection of works by local, national, and international artists, spanning over three hundred years from the 17th century to the present day.

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Sir Terry Frost RA (British 1915-2003): 'Sun Black', acrylic on canvas, signed titled and dated May 2000 verso (within the frame) 56cm x 56cm Provenance: private collection, purchased Phillips New Bond Street 25th September 2001 Lot 234

Lot 1

Sir Terry Frost RA (British 1915-2003): 'Sun Black', acrylic on canvas, signed titled and dated May ...

Sir Terry Frost RA (British 1915-2003): 'Sun Black', acrylic on canvas, signed titled and dated May 2000 verso (within the frame) 56cm x 56cm Provenance: private collection, purchased Phillips New Bond Street 25th September 2001 Lot 234

B12023

SOLD £3000

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Charles Herbert Thompson (Cornwall 1870-1946): 'Breaking Stones', oil on canvas signed and dated 1913, 60cm x 49cm Provenance: private collection, purchased Bonhams Cornwall 1st March 2007 Lot 237

Lot 28

Charles Herbert Thompson (Cornwall 1870-1946): 'Breaking Stones', oil on canvas signed and dated 191...

Charles Herbert Thompson (Cornwall 1870-1946): 'Breaking Stones', oil on canvas signed and dated 1913, 60cm x 49cm Provenance: private collection, purchased Bonhams Cornwall 1st March 2007 Lot 237

9089

SOLD £150

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Theodor Alexander Weber (German 1838-1907): French Tug Boat entering Calais Harbour, oil on canvas signed with initial 29cm x 59cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 4th November 2006 Lot 35

Lot 77

Theodor Alexander Weber (German 1838-1907): French Tug Boat entering Calais Harbour, oil on canvas s...

Theodor Alexander Weber (German 1838-1907): French Tug Boat entering Calais Harbour, oil on canvas signed with initial 29cm x 59cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 4th November 2006 Lot 35

B2891

SOLD £400

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James Webb (British 1825-1895): Unloading on the Beach, oil on canvas signed 75cm x 126cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 28th November 2011 Lot 176

Lot 79

James Webb (British 1825-1895): Unloading on the Beach, oil on canvas signed 75cm x 126cm Provenan...

James Webb (British 1825-1895): Unloading on the Beach, oil on canvas signed 75cm x 126cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 28th November 2011 Lot 176

B62032

SOLD £2800

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Henry Dawson (British 1811-1878): Fishermen in Discussion on the Beach, oil on panel signed and dated 1856, 28cm x 47cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd Whitby 3rd April 2006 Lot 21

Lot 80

Henry Dawson (British 1811-1878): Fishermen in Discussion on the Beach, oil on panel signed and date...

Henry Dawson (British 1811-1878): Fishermen in Discussion on the Beach, oil on panel signed and dated 1856, 28cm x 47cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd Whitby 3rd April 2006 Lot 21

10104

SOLD £300

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Thomas Bush Hardy (British 1842-1897): Blustery Day off Dover, watercolour signed and dated 1890, 37cm x 98cm Provenance: private collection, purchased Christie's South Kensington, 'Maritime and Naval Battles', 17th November 2004 Lot 470

Lot 81

Thomas Bush Hardy (British 1842-1897): Blustery Day off Dover, watercolour signed and dated 1890, 37...

Thomas Bush Hardy (British 1842-1897): Blustery Day off Dover, watercolour signed and dated 1890, 37cm x 98cm Provenance: private collection, purchased Christie's South Kensington, 'Maritime and Naval Battles', 17th November 2004 Lot 470

9022

SOLD £280

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James Duffield Harding (British 1797-1863): Scarborough Lighthouse (pre-1843), watercolour unsigned 23cm x 34cm Notes: an original sketch for the engraving by William Finden (1787-1852) produced for the series 'Ports, Harbours, Watering Places and Coast Scenery of Great Britain', pub. London 1836-1842. Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 9th September 2016 Lot 223

Lot 83

James Duffield Harding (British 1797-1863): Scarborough Lighthouse (pre-1843), watercolour unsigned ...

James Duffield Harding (British 1797-1863): Scarborough Lighthouse (pre-1843), watercolour unsigned 23cm x 34cm Notes: an original sketch for the engraving by William Finden (1787-1852) produced for the series 'Ports, Harbours, Watering Places and Coast Scenery of Great Britain', pub. London 1836-1842. Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 9th September 2016 Lot 223

10015

SOLD £220

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Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham (Scottish 1840-1906): 'A Fisherman’s Care', oil on canvas signed and dated 1882, 96cm x 83cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd Whitby 10th September 2007 Lot 43; exh. Royal Scottish Academy 1882 No. 364, where sold for £180

Lot 90

Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham (Scottish 1840-1906): 'A Fisherman’s Care', oil on canvas signed an...

Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham (Scottish 1840-1906): 'A Fisherman’s Care', oil on canvas signed and dated 1882, 96cm x 83cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd Whitby 10th September 2007 Lot 43; exh. Royal Scottish Academy 1882 No. 364, where sold for £180

B3866

SOLD £850

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George Blackie Sticks (British 1843-1900): 'Loch Venachar - Sunset', oil on canvas, signed tilted and dated 1874 verso 50cm x 75cm Provenance: private collection, purchased Tennants 10th April 2008 Lot 1386

Lot 99

George Blackie Sticks (British 1843-1900): 'Loch Venachar - Sunset', oil on canvas, signed tilted an...

George Blackie Sticks (British 1843-1900): 'Loch Venachar - Sunset', oil on canvas, signed tilted and dated 1874 verso 50cm x 75cm Provenance: private collection, purchased Tennants 10th April 2008 Lot 1386

96

SOLD £1000

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Henry Dawson (British 1811-1878): Cattle Watering, oil on canvas signed and dated 1867, 74cm x 97cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 14th November 2005 Lot 704; with John Simpson, Ryland Fine Art, Haisthorpe Hall, Driffield

Lot 105

Henry Dawson (British 1811-1878): Cattle Watering, oil on canvas signed and dated 1867, 74cm x 97cm ...

Henry Dawson (British 1811-1878): Cattle Watering, oil on canvas signed and dated 1867, 74cm x 97cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 14th November 2005 Lot 704; with John Simpson, Ryland Fine Art, Haisthorpe Hall, Driffield

10031

SOLD £850

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Attrib. Sir John Alfred Arnesby Brown (British 1866-1956): Pool at Dusk, oil on canvas board unsigned, attributed verso 22cm x 29cm Provenance: private collection, with Academy Auctions Ealing 11th December 1992 Lot 100

Lot 111

Attrib. Sir John Alfred Arnesby Brown (British 1866-1956): Pool at Dusk, oil on canvas board unsigne...

Attrib. Sir John Alfred Arnesby Brown (British 1866-1956): Pool at Dusk, oil on canvas board unsigned, attributed verso 22cm x 29cm Provenance: private collection, with Academy Auctions Ealing 11th December 1992 Lot 100

B57273

SOLD £80

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Frederic William Jackson (Staithes Group 1859-1918): Through the Trees towards Runswick Bay, watercolour signed 37cm x 43cm Provenance: private collection; purchased Sotheby's London 25th January 1988, Lot 388 (catalogued as 'Part of Kenilworth Castle')

Lot 133

Frederic William Jackson (Staithes Group 1859-1918): Through the Trees towards Runswick Bay, waterco...

Frederic William Jackson (Staithes Group 1859-1918): Through the Trees towards Runswick Bay, watercolour signed 37cm x 43cm Provenance: private collection; purchased Sotheby's London 25th January 1988, Lot 388 (catalogued as 'Part of Kenilworth Castle')

10095

SOLD £700

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Albert George Stevens (Staithes Group 1863-1925): Whitby Cobles at Runswick Bay, watercolour signed 23cm x 34cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 3 March 2008 Lot 7; with Simon Wood, Brockfield Hall, York

Lot 137

Albert George Stevens (Staithes Group 1863-1925): Whitby Cobles at Runswick Bay, watercolour signed ...

Albert George Stevens (Staithes Group 1863-1925): Whitby Cobles at Runswick Bay, watercolour signed 23cm x 34cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 3 March 2008 Lot 7; with Simon Wood, Brockfield Hall, York

10095

SOLD £300

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Frank Henry Mason (Staithes Group 1875-1965): Yachting 'Off Dover', oil on canvas laid on to board signed, titled verso 14cm x 25cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 16th March 2015 Lot 16

Lot 143

Frank Henry Mason (Staithes Group 1875-1965): Yachting 'Off Dover', oil on canvas laid on to board s...

Frank Henry Mason (Staithes Group 1875-1965): Yachting 'Off Dover', oil on canvas laid on to board signed, titled verso 14cm x 25cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 16th March 2015 Lot 16

9163

SOLD £600

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Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): 'Lansdowne Cottage Runswick Bay', watercolour signed and dated 1944, 25.5cm x 31.5cm Provenance: private collection; purchased Phillips Leeds 19th November 1998, Lot 365

Lot 145

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): 'Lansdowne Cottage Runswick Bay', watercolour signed ...

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): 'Lansdowne Cottage Runswick Bay', watercolour signed and dated 1944, 25.5cm x 31.5cm Provenance: private collection; purchased Phillips Leeds 19th November 1998, Lot 365

B7693

SOLD £950

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Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): Harvesting at Ellerby, watercolour signed and dated 1927, 27cm x 37cm Provenance: with T B & R Jordan Fine Art Specialists, Stockton on Tees, label verso; David Duggleby Ltd 8th December 2017 Lot 115

Lot 149

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): Harvesting at Ellerby, watercolour signed and dated 1...

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): Harvesting at Ellerby, watercolour signed and dated 1927, 27cm x 37cm Provenance: with T B & R Jordan Fine Art Specialists, Stockton on Tees, label verso; David Duggleby Ltd 8th December 2017 Lot 115

B10917

SOLD £500

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Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): Sunset, watercolour signed and dated 1930, 24.5cm x 30.5cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd Whitby 14th September 2004 Lot 110; with Phillips & Sons of Cookham 1985

Lot 154

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): Sunset, watercolour signed and dated 1930, 24.5cm x 3...

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): Sunset, watercolour signed and dated 1930, 24.5cm x 30.5cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd Whitby 14th September 2004 Lot 110; with Phillips & Sons of Cookham 1985

9019

SOLD £420

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Owen Bowen (Staithes Group 1873-1967): Cattle Grazing, oil on canvas signed 56cm x 76cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 16th April 2021 Lot 158

Lot 166

Owen Bowen (Staithes Group 1873-1967): Cattle Grazing, oil on canvas signed 56cm x 76cm Provenance...

Owen Bowen (Staithes Group 1873-1967): Cattle Grazing, oil on canvas signed 56cm x 76cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 16th April 2021 Lot 158

9093

SOLD £1900

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Edward Antoon Portielje (Belgian 1861-1949): Ladies Having Tea, oil on canvas board signed 16cm x 24cm Provenance: private collection, purchased James Alder Fine Art, Hexham; with Campo & Campo Antwerp 1st December 1998 Lot 239, label verso

Lot 230

Edward Antoon Portielje (Belgian 1861-1949): Ladies Having Tea, oil on canvas board signed 16cm x 24...

Edward Antoon Portielje (Belgian 1861-1949): Ladies Having Tea, oil on canvas board signed 16cm x 24cm Provenance: private collection, purchased James Alder Fine Art, Hexham; with Campo & Campo Antwerp 1st December 1998 Lot 239, label verso

105

SOLD £340

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Harry Windsor-Fry (British 1862-1947): A Noise on the Stairs, oil on canvas signed 109cm x 66cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 4th November 2006 Lot 37; from the estate of Edward Henry Carson, Baron Carson (1854-1935)

Lot 231

Harry Windsor-Fry (British 1862-1947): A Noise on the Stairs, oil on canvas signed 109cm x 66cm Pr...

Harry Windsor-Fry (British 1862-1947): A Noise on the Stairs, oil on canvas signed 109cm x 66cm Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 4th November 2006 Lot 37; from the estate of Edward Henry Carson, Baron Carson (1854-1935)

9177

SOLD £500

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Octavius Oakley RWS (British 1800-1867): Portrait of a Lady holding a Letter, thought to be Dolly Varden, watercolour unsigned 40cm x 29cm Provenance: with Christie's 18th September 1996 Lot 237

Lot 243

Octavius Oakley RWS (British 1800-1867): Portrait of a Lady holding a Letter, thought to be Dolly Va...

Octavius Oakley RWS (British 1800-1867): Portrait of a Lady holding a Letter, thought to be Dolly Varden, watercolour unsigned 40cm x 29cm Provenance: with Christie's 18th September 1996 Lot 237

B57384

SOLD £150

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Philip Naviasky (Northern British 1894-1983): 'Nina' - Bust Portrait, oil on paper unsigned 35cm x 25cm (mounted) Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 15th June 2009 Lot 73

Lot 256

Philip Naviasky (Northern British 1894-1983): 'Nina' - Bust Portrait, oil on paper unsigned 35cm x 2...

Philip Naviasky (Northern British 1894-1983): 'Nina' - Bust Portrait, oil on paper unsigned 35cm x 25cm (mounted) Provenance: private collection, purchased David Duggleby Ltd 15th June 2009 Lot 73

10102

SOLD £100

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Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): 'Low Tide Margate Harbour', pair miniature etchings signed in pencil 2.4cm x 3.8cm (2) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267. The etchings were commissioned for Queen Mary's Dolls' House. Sold together with a letter from Princess Marie Louise to the artist dated September 11 1922 requesting the production of a drawing to be included in a portfolio in the King's Library. Featured on the Antiques Roadshow, Series 35, Scarborough Grand Spa Hall, 16th November 2012.

Lot 265

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): 'Low Tide Margate Harbour', pair miniature etchings...

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): 'Low Tide Margate Harbour', pair miniature etchings signed in pencil 2.4cm x 3.8cm (2) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267. The etchings were commissioned for Queen Mary's Dolls' House. Sold together with a letter from Princess Marie Louise to the artist dated September 11 1922 requesting the production of a drawing to be included in a portfolio in the King's Library. Featured on the Antiques Roadshow, Series 35, Scarborough Grand Spa Hall, 16th November 2012.

B61806

SOLD £750

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Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): New College Oxford, etching signed in pencil 19cm x 10.5cm; together with watercolour and pencil studies for the finished etching (3) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

Lot 266

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): New College Oxford, etching signed in pencil 19cm x...

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): New College Oxford, etching signed in pencil 19cm x 10.5cm; together with watercolour and pencil studies for the finished etching (3) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

9133

SOLD £650

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Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): Ex Libris, collection of unframed etchings variously signed in pencil, max 13cm x 10cm (approx. 45), together with a further quantity of Ex Libris by other, related artists (qty) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

Lot 267

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): Ex Libris, collection of unframed etchings variousl...

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): Ex Libris, collection of unframed etchings variously signed in pencil, max 13cm x 10cm (approx. 45), together with a further quantity of Ex Libris by other, related artists (qty) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

B62142

SOLD £140

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Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): Landscapes, collection of unframed etchings variously signed and titled in pencil, max 30cm x 30cm (approx. 35) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

Lot 268

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): Landscapes, collection of unframed etchings various...

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): Landscapes, collection of unframed etchings variously signed and titled in pencil, max 30cm x 30cm (approx. 35) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

B62142

SOLD £300

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Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): Landscapes, collection of unframed mezzotints variously signed in pencil, max 25cm x 30cm (approx. 27) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

Lot 269

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): Landscapes, collection of unframed mezzotints vario...

Eli Marsden Wilson ARE ARCE (British 1877-1965): Landscapes, collection of unframed mezzotints variously signed in pencil, max 25cm x 30cm (approx. 27) Provenance: by descent through the artist's family; removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

9003

SOLD £380

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Portfolio of watercolours, drawings, etchings, and prints by various artists, including Eli Marsden Wilson, Hilda Mary Pemberton, etc (qty) Provenance: by descent through the family of Eli Marsden Wilson (1877-1965); removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

Lot 270

Portfolio of watercolours, drawings, etchings, and prints by various artists, including Eli Marsden ...

Portfolio of watercolours, drawings, etchings, and prints by various artists, including Eli Marsden Wilson, Hilda Mary Pemberton, etc (qty) Provenance: by descent through the family of Eli Marsden Wilson (1877-1965); removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

9221

SOLD £220

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Captain George Claude Leon Underwood (British 1890-1975): Anthropomorphic Bird, etching signed and dated 1915 in pencil 9cm x 14cm Provenance: by descent through the family of Eli Marsden Wilson (1877-1965); removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

Lot 271

Captain George Claude Leon Underwood (British 1890-1975): Anthropomorphic Bird, etching signed and d...

Captain George Claude Leon Underwood (British 1890-1975): Anthropomorphic Bird, etching signed and dated 1915 in pencil 9cm x 14cm Provenance: by descent through the family of Eli Marsden Wilson (1877-1965); removed from the artist's cabinet, to be sold in the Country House Sale, Saturday 16th March 2024 Lot 1267.

B61448

SOLD £130

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