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The Summer Art Sale On 17/06/2022

The Summer Art Sale

17/06/2022

We are delighted to present the catalogue for our Summer Art Sale: two hundred and twenty-four 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.


Highlights include Modern British art (including lot 118: Urb-Bliss, the first work by contemporary North West artist Matt Wilde), a selection of Staithes Group pictures (the section is headlined by a truly monumental oil by Robert Jobling - at 36" x 28", it is one of his largest paintings to come on to the market in recent years and has come from a private collection in the USA), and The William Burns Studio Collection (twenty-two oils by the Sheffield artist William Burns, direct from the artists family and the majority previously unseen - including lot 4, an oil of a Busy Beach in Scarborough). This studio sale provides an interesting cross-section of the artists output: roughly half of the pictures depict scenes on the Yorkshire Coast, but other views include Paris, Suffolk, Somerset, and Norfolk.


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William Burns (British 1923-2010): 'Rock Pools Scarborough', oil on canvas signed, titled verso 50cm x 60cm Provenance: direct from the artist's family; exh. Campbell's of Walton Street, London. Born in Sheffield in 1923, William Burns RIBA FSAI FRSA studied at the Sheffield College of Art, before the outbreak of the Second World War during which he helped illustrate the official War Diaries for the North Africa Campaign, and was elected a member of the Armed Forces Art Society. On his return to England, he studied architecture at Sheffield University and later ran his own successful practice, being a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. However, painting had always been his self-confessed 'first love', and in the 1970s he gave up architecture to become a full-time artist, having his first one-man exhibition in 1979.

Lot 2

William Burns (British 1923-2010): 'Rock Pools Scarborough', oil on canvas signed, titled verso 50cm...

William Burns (British 1923-2010): 'Rock Pools Scarborough', oil on canvas signed, titled verso 50cm x 60cm Provenance: direct from the artist's family; exh. Campbell's of Walton Street, London. Born in Sheffield in 1923, William Burns RIBA FSAI FRSA studied at the Sheffield College of Art, before the outbreak of the Second World War during which he helped illustrate the official War Diaries for the North Africa Campaign, and was elected a member of the Armed Forces Art Society. On his return to England, he studied architecture at Sheffield University and later ran his own successful practice, being a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. However, painting had always been his self-confessed 'first love', and in the 1970s he gave up architecture to become a full-time artist, having his first one-man exhibition in 1979.

10023

SOLD £550

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William Burns (British 1923-2010): 'Sea and Rocks near Minehead Somerset Coast', oil on canvas signed, titled verso 25cm x 34cm (unframed) Provenance: direct from the artist's family; exh. Walker Galleries Harrogate, No.19 label verso. Born in Sheffield in 1923, William Burns RIBA FSAI FRSA studied at the Sheffield College of Art, before the outbreak of the Second World War during which he helped illustrate the official War Diaries for the North Africa Campaign, and was elected a member of the Armed Forces Art Society. On his return to England, he studied architecture at Sheffield University and later ran his own successful practice, being a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. However, painting had always been his self-confessed 'first love', and in the 1970s he gave up architecture to become a full-time artist, having his first one-man exhibition in 1979.

Lot 22

William Burns (British 1923-2010): 'Sea and Rocks near Minehead Somerset Coast', oil on canvas signe...

William Burns (British 1923-2010): 'Sea and Rocks near Minehead Somerset Coast', oil on canvas signed, titled verso 25cm x 34cm (unframed) Provenance: direct from the artist's family; exh. Walker Galleries Harrogate, No.19 label verso. Born in Sheffield in 1923, William Burns RIBA FSAI FRSA studied at the Sheffield College of Art, before the outbreak of the Second World War during which he helped illustrate the official War Diaries for the North Africa Campaign, and was elected a member of the Armed Forces Art Society. On his return to England, he studied architecture at Sheffield University and later ran his own successful practice, being a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. However, painting had always been his self-confessed 'first love', and in the 1970s he gave up architecture to become a full-time artist, having his first one-man exhibition in 1979.

4010

SOLD £220

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Josephine Graham (Scottish 1926-): 'Lobsters and Crayfish', oil on canvas signed, titled verso 60cm x 64cm Provenance: private collection; with The Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, High Street, Eton, Berkshire, label verso

Lot 58

Josephine Graham (Scottish 1926-): 'Lobsters and Crayfish', oil on canvas signed, titled verso 60cm ...

Josephine Graham (Scottish 1926-): 'Lobsters and Crayfish', oil on canvas signed, titled verso 60cm x 64cm Provenance: private collection; with The Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, High Street, Eton, Berkshire, label verso

1

SOLD £900

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Henry Barlow Carter (British 1804-1868): Scarborough Castle, watercolour signed and dated 1851, 11cm x 16.5cm framed together with a similar coloured engraving pub. S W Theakston Provenance: part of a large North Yorkshire single owner life time collection of H B & J N Carter watercolours; bought by Gen. C C Graham in 1902 from W Brooks & Sons, Great Queen St. London, inscribed verso

Lot 80

Henry Barlow Carter (British 1804-1868): Scarborough Castle, watercolour signed and dated 1851, 11cm...

Henry Barlow Carter (British 1804-1868): Scarborough Castle, watercolour signed and dated 1851, 11cm x 16.5cm framed together with a similar coloured engraving pub. S W Theakston Provenance: part of a large North Yorkshire single owner life time collection of H B & J N Carter watercolours; bought by Gen. C C Graham in 1902 from W Brooks & Sons, Great Queen St. London, inscribed verso

9040

SOLD £300

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Henry Barlow Carter (British 1804-1868): Fishing Boat Returning to Staithes, watercolour with scratching out unsigned 17cm x 24cm Provenance: part of a large North Yorkshire single owner life time collection of H B & J N Carter watercolours; David Duggleby Ltd. 3rd September 2012 Lot 164; with Walker Galleries, Harrogate

Lot 82

Henry Barlow Carter (British 1804-1868): Fishing Boat Returning to Staithes, watercolour with scratc...

Henry Barlow Carter (British 1804-1868): Fishing Boat Returning to Staithes, watercolour with scratching out unsigned 17cm x 24cm Provenance: part of a large North Yorkshire single owner life time collection of H B & J N Carter watercolours; David Duggleby Ltd. 3rd September 2012 Lot 164; with Walker Galleries, Harrogate

B35928

SOLD £150

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Henry Barlow Carter (British 1804-1868): Fishing Boat on the Beach at Low Tide 'Peel Castle Isle of Man', watercolour signed, titled verso 12cm x 16.5cm Provenance: part of a large North Yorkshire single owner life time collection of H B & J N Carter watercolours; with Abbott & Holder, Museum St., London, label verso

Lot 85

Henry Barlow Carter (British 1804-1868): Fishing Boat on the Beach at Low Tide 'Peel Castle Isle of ...

Henry Barlow Carter (British 1804-1868): Fishing Boat on the Beach at Low Tide 'Peel Castle Isle of Man', watercolour signed, titled verso 12cm x 16.5cm Provenance: part of a large North Yorkshire single owner life time collection of H B & J N Carter watercolours; with Abbott & Holder, Museum St., London, label verso

9024

SOLD £220

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George Weatherill (British 1810-1890): Whitby Harbour and the Old Bridge, watercolour highlighted with gouache unsigned 17.5cm x 27cm Provenance: private Whitby collection; with Whitby Galleries (later Walker Galleries Harrogate)

Lot 87

George Weatherill (British 1810-1890): Whitby Harbour and the Old Bridge, watercolour highlighted wi...

George Weatherill (British 1810-1890): Whitby Harbour and the Old Bridge, watercolour highlighted with gouache unsigned 17.5cm x 27cm Provenance: private Whitby collection; with Whitby Galleries (later Walker Galleries Harrogate)

4007

SOLD £3000

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George Weatherill (British 1810-1890): The Battery Whitby with Figures in the Foreground, watercolour unsigned 9cm x 13cm Provenance: private Whitby collection; with Whitby Galleries (later Walker Galleries Harrogate)

Lot 89

George Weatherill (British 1810-1890): The Battery Whitby with Figures in the Foreground, watercolou...

George Weatherill (British 1810-1890): The Battery Whitby with Figures in the Foreground, watercolour unsigned 9cm x 13cm Provenance: private Whitby collection; with Whitby Galleries (later Walker Galleries Harrogate)

4007

SOLD £850

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George Paice (British 1854-1925): 'Merryman' Portrait of a Hunter, oil on canvas signed titled and dated '11, 34cm x 44cm Provenance: private collection; with David Duggleby Ltd. 26th November 2012 painted for the previous vendor's family

Lot 110

George Paice (British 1854-1925): 'Merryman' Portrait of a Hunter, oil on canvas signed titled and d...

George Paice (British 1854-1925): 'Merryman' Portrait of a Hunter, oil on canvas signed titled and dated '11, 34cm x 44cm Provenance: private collection; with David Duggleby Ltd. 26th November 2012 painted for the previous vendor's family

B45212

SOLD £650

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George Paice (British 1854-1925): 'Michael Scott' Portrait of a Hunter, oil on canvas signed titled and dated '11, 34cm x 44cm Provenance: private collection; with David Duggleby Ltd. 26th November 2012 Lot 47 painted for the previous vendor's family

Lot 111

George Paice (British 1854-1925): 'Michael Scott' Portrait of a Hunter, oil on canvas signed titled ...

George Paice (British 1854-1925): 'Michael Scott' Portrait of a Hunter, oil on canvas signed titled and dated '11, 34cm x 44cm Provenance: private collection; with David Duggleby Ltd. 26th November 2012 Lot 47 painted for the previous vendor's family

B45212

SOLD £600

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Michael Scott (Scottish 1946-2006): 'Afternoon Tea', oil on canvas signed, titled and dated 1994 verso 75cm x 60cm Provenance: private collection; with The Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, High Street, Eton, Berkshire, Cat. No.16 label verso Notes: born in Aberdeenshire Scott studied Political Science at Liverpool before doing a one year's teacher training course in Huddersfield. After moving to Glasgow, Scott took a full-time research post at Glasgow University followed by a lecturing post at the re-named Glasgow Caledonian University. By 1997 demand for his work had become so great that he had to resign his post at the University to paint full time. Awards Include The David Cargill Senior Award, Royal Glasgow Institute. Exhibitions Include 1988~John D Kelly Gallery, Glasgow: 1994~Roger Billcliffe Fine Art, Glasgow ~Contemporary Fine Art, Eton; 1995~Portland Gallery, London; 1997~Fosse Gallery, Stowe on Trent ~Contemporary Fine Art, Eton; 1998~Portland Gallery, London; 2001~Portland Gallery, London, 2004~Portland Gallery, London; 2010~A Memorial Exhibition, Roger Billcliffe, Glasgow

Lot 117

Michael Scott (Scottish 1946-2006): 'Afternoon Tea', oil on canvas signed, titled and dated 1994 ver...

Michael Scott (Scottish 1946-2006): 'Afternoon Tea', oil on canvas signed, titled and dated 1994 verso 75cm x 60cm Provenance: private collection; with The Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, High Street, Eton, Berkshire, Cat. No.16 label verso Notes: born in Aberdeenshire Scott studied Political Science at Liverpool before doing a one year's teacher training course in Huddersfield. After moving to Glasgow, Scott took a full-time research post at Glasgow University followed by a lecturing post at the re-named Glasgow Caledonian University. By 1997 demand for his work had become so great that he had to resign his post at the University to paint full time. Awards Include The David Cargill Senior Award, Royal Glasgow Institute. Exhibitions Include 1988~John D Kelly Gallery, Glasgow: 1994~Roger Billcliffe Fine Art, Glasgow ~Contemporary Fine Art, Eton; 1995~Portland Gallery, London; 1997~Fosse Gallery, Stowe on Trent ~Contemporary Fine Art, Eton; 1998~Portland Gallery, London; 2001~Portland Gallery, London, 2004~Portland Gallery, London; 2010~A Memorial Exhibition, Roger Billcliffe, Glasgow

10024

SOLD £2300

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Augustus William Enness (British 1876-1948): 'Martiques' France, oil on canvas laid on board unsigned, titled verso 37cm x 49cm Provenance: private collection; with David Duggleby Ltd. 9th June 2008, Lot 101

Lot 122

Augustus William Enness (British 1876-1948): 'Martiques' France, oil on canvas laid on board unsigne...

Augustus William Enness (British 1876-1948): 'Martiques' France, oil on canvas laid on board unsigned, titled verso 37cm x 49cm Provenance: private collection; with David Duggleby Ltd. 9th June 2008, Lot 101

B12035

SOLD £300

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George Graham (British 1881-1949): 'On the Ure - September 1914', watercolour signed and dated 1914, 46cm x 57cm Provenance: private collection; with McTague of Harrogate, label verso

Lot 131

George Graham (British 1881-1949): 'On the Ure - September 1914', watercolour signed and dated 1914,...

George Graham (British 1881-1949): 'On the Ure - September 1914', watercolour signed and dated 1914, 46cm x 57cm Provenance: private collection; with McTague of Harrogate, label verso

B7408

SOLD £300

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William Griffin of Hull (British fl.1837-1883): 'Whaling Ships Jane and Harmony off the Port of Hull with Holy Trinity Church in the distance', oil on panel signed and indistinctly dated 1837 l.l., labelled verso with history of ships 50cm x 79cm Provenance: private collection purchased Christies 26th May 2004 Lot 603; with Colin Denny Ltd. Specialists in marine works of Art, Chelsea Green, London; probably painted to celebrate the end of the Jane's whaling career and the survival of both vessels from the severe conditions of the 1836 season where the 'Middleton' was wrecked, the 'Jane' was known as a Bethel ship having frequent religious services on board conducted the mate/preacher Stephen Wilson. Illustrated in Marine Painting in Hull Through Three Centuries' by Arthur Credland pub. Hull City Museums 1993, pp. 168

Lot 154

William Griffin of Hull (British fl.1837-1883): 'Whaling Ships Jane and Harmony off the Port of Hull...

William Griffin of Hull (British fl.1837-1883): 'Whaling Ships Jane and Harmony off the Port of Hull with Holy Trinity Church in the distance', oil on panel signed and indistinctly dated 1837 l.l., labelled verso with history of ships 50cm x 79cm Provenance: private collection purchased Christies 26th May 2004 Lot 603; with Colin Denny Ltd. Specialists in marine works of Art, Chelsea Green, London; probably painted to celebrate the end of the Jane's whaling career and the survival of both vessels from the severe conditions of the 1836 season where the 'Middleton' was wrecked, the 'Jane' was known as a Bethel ship having frequent religious services on board conducted the mate/preacher Stephen Wilson. Illustrated in Marine Painting in Hull Through Three Centuries' by Arthur Credland pub. Hull City Museums 1993, pp. 168

4025

SOLD £2200

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Stephen Wiltshire (British 1974-): 'Sacre Coeur' Paris, pen and ink sketch signed titled and dated October 1988, personalised dedication verso 29cm x 19cm Notes: Wiltshire is a renowned autistic savant who can produce detailed architectural drawings from memory after viewing a scene just once. He has been compared to the character of Raymond Babbitt in the 1988 film Rain Man, which the artist considers one of his favourite films; coincidentally, the present picture was drawn by Stephen in the same year, when he was aged just fourteen. The following year, he appeared on the cover of You magazine with actor Dustin Hoffman, who portrayed Babbitt. In 2006, he was awarded an MBE and opened a permanent gallery on the Royal Opera Arcade in London.

Lot 181

Stephen Wiltshire (British 1974-): 'Sacre Coeur' Paris, pen and ink sketch signed titled and dated O...

Stephen Wiltshire (British 1974-): 'Sacre Coeur' Paris, pen and ink sketch signed titled and dated October 1988, personalised dedication verso 29cm x 19cm Notes: Wiltshire is a renowned autistic savant who can produce detailed architectural drawings from memory after viewing a scene just once. He has been compared to the character of Raymond Babbitt in the 1988 film Rain Man, which the artist considers one of his favourite films; coincidentally, the present picture was drawn by Stephen in the same year, when he was aged just fourteen. The following year, he appeared on the cover of You magazine with actor Dustin Hoffman, who portrayed Babbitt. In 2006, he was awarded an MBE and opened a permanent gallery on the Royal Opera Arcade in London.

10032

SOLD £650

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Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): Winter View from the Artist's Garden at Low Row Swaledale, oil on canvas unsigned 28cm x 38cm Provenance: private collection; with Simon Wood, Brockfield Hall York; direct from the artist's family

Lot 182

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): Winter View from the Artist's Garden at Low Row Swal...

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): Winter View from the Artist's Garden at Low Row Swaledale, oil on canvas unsigned 28cm x 38cm Provenance: private collection; with Simon Wood, Brockfield Hall York; direct from the artist's family

10021

SOLD £850

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Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): Evening Sunset, oil on canvas signed 30cm x 46cm Provenance: private collection; with Simon Wood, Brockfield Hall York; direct from the artist's family

Lot 184

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): Evening Sunset, oil on canvas signed 30cm x 46cm Pr...

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): Evening Sunset, oil on canvas signed 30cm x 46cm Provenance: private collection; with Simon Wood, Brockfield Hall York; direct from the artist's family

580

SOLD £550

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Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): 'North Wind', watercolour signed 15cm x 21cm Provenance: private Whitby collection; with Walker Galleries, Harrogate

Lot 202

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): 'North Wind', watercolour signed 15cm x 21cm Pr...

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): 'North Wind', watercolour signed 15cm x 21cm Provenance: private Whitby collection; with Walker Galleries, Harrogate

4003

SOLD £170

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