Auction Lots

The Winter Art Sale On 26/11/2021

The Winter Art Sale

26/11/2021

Our eagerly-awaited Winter Art Sale is here. This auction catalogue includes a fine selection of artworks from artists past & present - a sale of selected pictures from local, national & international estates and private vendors.

Featuring:

39 works by members of the Staithes Group of artists, including 10 lots by Joseph Richard Bagshawe which have never previously been on the market.

A collection of still lifes, including works from the second and final part of Iris Colletts studio sale collection.

An interesting selection of 20th century art & design pieces.

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Lot 1

James William Booth (Staithes Group 1867-1953): Cobles on the Beach at Runswick Bay, oil on canvas s...

James William Booth (Staithes Group 1867-1953): Cobles on the Beach at Runswick Bay, oil on canvas signed 22cm x 30cm Provenance: private Yorkshire collection purchased T B & R Jordan, Fine Art Specialists, Stockton on Tees, labelled verso

6013

SOLD £3600

Lot 2

Frederick (Fred) Dade (British 1874-1908): Coble and floundering Ship off the Coast, oil on canvas s...

Frederick (Fred) Dade (British 1874-1908): Coble and floundering Ship off the Coast, oil on canvas signed and dated 1900, 100cm x 75cm

10024

SOLD £1200

Lot 3

Frank Henry Mason (Staithes Group 1875-1965): The Herring Fleet in the South Bay Scarborough, oil on...

Frank Henry Mason (Staithes Group 1875-1965): The Herring Fleet in the South Bay Scarborough, oil on canvas signed 75cm x 126cm

B2312

SOLD £1700

Lot 5

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishing Boats off Whitby, oil on board unsigned ...

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishing Boats off Whitby, oil on board unsigned 24cm x 34cm Provenance: acquired direct from the trustees of the Bagshawe Estate when the final part of the artist's studio collection was dispersed in Whitby in the 1990s, never previously been on the open market

B834

SOLD £300

Lot 7

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishing Boats in Calm Waters, oil on artist's bo...

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishing Boats in Calm Waters, oil on artist's board unsigned 24cm x 35cm Provenance: acquired direct from the trustees of the Bagshawe Estate when the final part of the artist's studio collection was dispersed in Whitby in the 1990s, never previously been on the open market

B834

SOLD £300

Lot 8

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishing Coble off Staithes, watercolour over pen...

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishing Coble off Staithes, watercolour over pencil signed 25cm x 36cm Provenance: acquired direct from the trustees of the Bagshawe Estate when the final part of the artist's studio collection was dispersed in Whitby in the 1990s, never previously been on the open market

6014

SOLD £650

Lot 9

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Launching the Cobles at Staithes, watercolour un...

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Launching the Cobles at Staithes, watercolour unsigned 15cm x 21.5cm Provenance: acquired direct from the trustees of the Bagshawe Estate when the final part of the artist's studio collection was dispersed in Whitby in the 1990s, never previously been on the open market

10041

SOLD £260

Lot 10

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishermen and Coble on the Winter Sands, waterco...

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishermen and Coble on the Winter Sands, watercolour heightened in white signed 16cm x 21.5cm Provenance: acquired direct from the trustees of the Bagshawe Estate when the final part of the artist's studio collection was dispersed in Whitby in the 1990s, never previously been on the open market

B37126

SOLD £160

Lot 11

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishing Cobles at Sea, pair pen and ink sketches...

Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Fishing Cobles at Sea, pair pen and ink sketches unsigned produced as illustrations for the London Evening News 8cm x 10cm (2) Provenance: acquired direct from the trustees of the Bagshawe Estate when the final part of the artist's studio collection was dispersed in Whitby in the 1990s, never previously been on the open market

B6154

SOLD £200

Lot 14

Staithes Group (19th/20th century): Bust Portrait of an Old Woman in a Bonnet, pencil signed with mo...

Staithes Group (19th/20th century): Bust Portrait of an Old Woman in a Bonnet, pencil signed with monogram 13cms x 13cms Provenance: private Yorkshire collection purchased David Duggleby Ltd 'Whitby Picture' sale 11th April 2005 Lot 48

10017

SOLD £280

Lot 15

John Atkinson (Staithes Group 1863-1924): 'Three Horses', pencil sketch unsigned 8.5cm x 10cm Prove...

John Atkinson (Staithes Group 1863-1924): 'Three Horses', pencil sketch unsigned 8.5cm x 10cm Provenance: with T B & R Jordan from the artist's sketch book

B6154

SOLD £130

Lot 16

Frederick (Fred) Lawson (British 1888-1968): 'Brough Hill', pencil sketch signed titled and dated Se...

Frederick (Fred) Lawson (British 1888-1968): 'Brough Hill', pencil sketch signed titled and dated Sept. 1913, 18cm x 24cm

6018

SOLD £120

Lot 18

Frederic Stuart Richardson (Staithes Group 1855-1934): Figures on a Dutch Waterfront, watercolour un...

Frederic Stuart Richardson (Staithes Group 1855-1934): Figures on a Dutch Waterfront, watercolour unsigned 32cm x 39cm

6014

SOLD £160

Lot 20

Frederick (Fred) Dade (British 1874-1908): Sailing Vessels in Open Water, watercolour signed 34cm x ...

Frederick (Fred) Dade (British 1874-1908): Sailing Vessels in Open Water, watercolour signed 34cm x 52cm

10039

SOLD £220

Lot 21

Ernest Dade (Staithes Group 1864-1934): Scarborough Harbour, watercolour signed 25cm x 36cm...

Ernest Dade (Staithes Group 1864-1934): Scarborough Harbour, watercolour signed 25cm x 36cm

6015

SOLD £260

Lot 22

Wilfred Knox (AKA A D Bell) (British 1884-1966): Steam and Tall Ship in Port, oil on board signed an...

Wilfred Knox (AKA A D Bell) (British 1884-1966): Steam and Tall Ship in Port, oil on board signed and dated 1919, 25cm x 34cm

B38868

SOLD £200

Lot 23

James Miller (British 1962-): Fifes Magnificent Cutters - 'Tuiga' 'Mariska' and 'Lady Anne' off St. ...

James Miller (British 1962-): Fifes Magnificent Cutters - 'Tuiga' 'Mariska' and 'Lady Anne' off St. Tropez, oil on canvas signed, titled verso 69cm x 104cm

9095

SOLD £500

Lot 24

James Miller (British 1962-): J-Class Yachts 'Lionheart' & 'Velsheda' heading for the turning mark, ...

James Miller (British 1962-): J-Class Yachts 'Lionheart' & 'Velsheda' heading for the turning mark, oil on canvas signed, titled verso 59cm x 88cm

B41487

SOLD £500

Lot 25

James Miller (British 1962-): Racing Yacht 'Tuiga' on the Med, oil on canvas signed, titled verso 49...

James Miller (British 1962-): Racing Yacht 'Tuiga' on the Med, oil on canvas signed, titled verso 49cm x 79cm

B38842

SOLD £450

Lot 26

Colin Verity (British 1924-2011): Tall Masted Ship in Full Sale, oil on board signed 59cm x 75cm...

Colin Verity (British 1924-2011): Tall Masted Ship in Full Sale, oil on board signed 59cm x 75cm

10049

SOLD £240

Lot 27

John Steven Dews (British 1949-): 'Ariel and Taeping 1866 Tea Race', pencil drawing signed and title...

John Steven Dews (British 1949-): 'Ariel and Taeping 1866 Tea Race', pencil drawing signed and titled 27cm x 34cm Provenance: with the James Starkey, Beverley, Gallery stamp verso

B37119

SOLD £340

Lot 28

William Lionel Wyllie RA (British 1851-1931): The Belfast Herring Fleet, dry point etching signed in...

William Lionel Wyllie RA (British 1851-1931): The Belfast Herring Fleet, dry point etching signed in pencil 22cm x 29cm

6004

SOLD £160

Lot 29

Lester Sutcliffe (British 1848-1933): Fishing Boats in Open Waters, charcoal and monochrome wash sig...

Lester Sutcliffe (British 1848-1933): Fishing Boats in Open Waters, charcoal and monochrome wash signed, provenance verso 54cm x 78cm

10035

SOLD £130

Lot 30

Charles Edward Dixon (British 1872-1934): 'The return of the Duke and Duchess Connaught - HMS Renown...

Charles Edward Dixon (British 1872-1934): 'The return of the Duke and Duchess Connaught - HMS Renown entering Portsmouth Harbour', pen and ink on card with 'Reynold's Bristolboard' blindstamp signed 28cm x 39cm (unframed) Notes: an original sketch for The Graphic/The Sketch

B36439

SOLD £180

Lot 31

Charles Edward Dixon (British 1872-1934): Shipping studies, pen and ink on card with 'Reynold's Bris...

Charles Edward Dixon (British 1872-1934): Shipping studies, pen and ink on card with 'Reynold's Bristolboard' blindstamp signed and titled 32cm x 39cm; 'The Procession entering Portsmouth Harbour', pen and ink on paper signed with monogram, dated Nov 4/01 verso 20cm x 32cm (unframed) (2)

9130

SOLD £200

Lot 32

Charles Edward Dixon (British 1872-1934): 'A Sketch during the Passage ot the Victoria and Albert', ...

Charles Edward Dixon (British 1872-1934): 'A Sketch during the Passage ot the Victoria and Albert', pen and ink on card signed 28cm x 39cm; a similar night scene highlighted in white 33cm x 39cm (unframed) (2) Notes: both original sketches for The Graphic/The Sketch

B41192

SOLD £240

Lot 33

Allanson Hick (British 1898-1975): 'Destroyer Refit', watercolour and pencil signed, titled verso 32...

Allanson Hick (British 1898-1975): 'Destroyer Refit', watercolour and pencil signed, titled verso 32cm x 44cm

10045

SOLD £220

Lot 36

Harry Hudson Rodmell (British 1896-1984): Princes Dock Hull, watercolour signed 37cm x 50cm ...

Harry Hudson Rodmell (British 1896-1984): Princes Dock Hull, watercolour signed 37cm x 50cm

10045

SOLD £150

Lot 37

Harry Hudson Rodmell (British 1896-1984): 'The Funnel', oil on board signed, title label verso 59cm ...

Harry Hudson Rodmell (British 1896-1984): 'The Funnel', oil on board signed, title label verso 59cm x 45cm

B3425

SOLD £280

Lot 38

Harry Hudson Rodmell (British 1896-1984): 'The Lighthouse Pier' Scarborough Harbour, oil on board si...

Harry Hudson Rodmell (British 1896-1984): 'The Lighthouse Pier' Scarborough Harbour, oil on board signed, titled on artist's exhibition/address label verso 54cm x 64cm

10032

SOLD £380

Lot 39

Colin Verity (British 1924-2011): American War Interest 'The Blockade Runner' - the Confederate Padd...

Colin Verity (British 1924-2011): American War Interest 'The Blockade Runner' - the Confederate Paddle Steamer 'Colonel Lamb' running the gauntlet, oil on board signed, titled verso 44cm x 59cm

9107

SOLD £380

Lot 40

Jack Rigg (British 1927-): Trawlers Leaving the Harbour, oil on canvas signed and dated 1989, 40cm x...

Jack Rigg (British 1927-): Trawlers Leaving the Harbour, oil on canvas signed and dated 1989, 40cm x 60cm

B20403

SOLD £460

Lot 41

Jack Rigg (British 1927-): 'The Escort' - Lifeboat following a Kirkcaldy Trawler back to Harbour, oi...

Jack Rigg (British 1927-): 'The Escort' - Lifeboat following a Kirkcaldy Trawler back to Harbour, oil on canvas signed and dated 2012, titled signed and dated verso 39cm x 55cm

B20403

SOLD £360

Lot 42

Michael James Whitehand (British 1941-): 'Battle of Flamborough Head', oil on canvas signed 60cm x 8...

Michael James Whitehand (British 1941-): 'Battle of Flamborough Head', oil on canvas signed 60cm x 88cm

B563

SOLD £700

Lot 43

Thomas Bush Hardy RBA (British 1842-1897): 'Boats Arriving from the Herring Fishery Boulogne Harbour...

Thomas Bush Hardy RBA (British 1842-1897): 'Boats Arriving from the Herring Fishery Boulogne Harbour', watercolour signed titled and dated 1889, 49cm x 38cm

B41177

SOLD £500

Lot 45

George Scarth French (British fl.1894-1910): Fishing Boats in Whitby Harbour, oil on board signed an...

George Scarth French (British fl.1894-1910): Fishing Boats in Whitby Harbour, oil on board signed and dated 1910, 24cm x 40cm

10009

SOLD £220

Lot 46

Arthur A Friedenson (Staithes Group 1872-1955): Staithes Harbour, oil on panel signed 18cm x 29cm P...

Arthur A Friedenson (Staithes Group 1872-1955): Staithes Harbour, oil on panel signed 18cm x 29cm Provenance: private Yorkshire collection purchased T B & R Jordan Fine Art Specialists, Stockton on Tees, April 2006, receipt available

105

SOLD £800

Lot 47

Albert George Stevens (Staithes Group 1863-1925): Whitehall and Upper Harbour Whitby, watercolour si...

Albert George Stevens (Staithes Group 1863-1925): Whitehall and Upper Harbour Whitby, watercolour signed 28cm x 42cm

6017

SOLD £300

Lot 48

Thomas Barrett (Staithes Group 1845-1924): 'A View of Staithes', watercolour and gouache signed and ...

Thomas Barrett (Staithes Group 1845-1924): 'A View of Staithes', watercolour and gouache signed and dated 1905, labels verso 45cm x 33cm Provenance: private collection purchased Phillips & Sons, The Dower House, Cookham; exh. 'The Staithes Group' Phillips & Sons June 1992 No.5; exh. 'The Staithes Group' - Nottingham City Art Gallery, York City Art Gallery, Sunderland Art Gallery and Kirkleatham Hall 1993; illus. Dr. Peter Phillips' book 'The Staithes Group' pub. 1993 pp.32

B41171

SOLD £1400

Lot 49

Ralph Hedley (Staithes Group 1851-1913): 'Time for Bed', oil on canvas unsigned 82cm x 73cm...

Ralph Hedley (Staithes Group 1851-1913): 'Time for Bed', oil on canvas unsigned 82cm x 73cm

B12035

SOLD £900

Lot 50

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): Girl Picking Roses in a Garden at Runswick Bay, water...

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): Girl Picking Roses in a Garden at Runswick Bay, watercolour and gouache signed and dated 1905, 38cm x 29cm Provenance: private Yorkshire collection purchased Phillips Leeds 'Yorkshire' sale 4th Nov. 1992 Lot 33

B33719

SOLD £3600

Lot 51

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): 'Leonard Mallinson' bust portrait as a young man, wat...

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): 'Leonard Mallinson' bust portrait as a young man, watercolour signed and dated 1936, 26cm x 20cm Provenance: Mallinson was a family friend of the Hills. The portrait was painted whilst he was a trainee in the RAF, later becoming a a pilot in WWII attaining the rank of Squadron Leader

10055

SOLD £440

Lot 52

William Gilbert Foster (Staithes Group 1855-1906): Fisherman's Cottage overlooking the Green Runswic...

William Gilbert Foster (Staithes Group 1855-1906): Fisherman's Cottage overlooking the Green Runswick Bay, oil on canvas signed, inscribed verso 21cm x 55cm Provenance: private Yorkshire collection purchased Phillips Leeds 'Yorkshire' sale 2nd Nov. 1994, Lot 218

B33719

SOLD £500

Lot 53

Mark Senior (Staithes Group 1862-1927): Children on the Beach Runswick Bay, oil on panel unsigned 18...

Mark Senior (Staithes Group 1862-1927): Children on the Beach Runswick Bay, oil on panel unsigned 18cm x 22cm Provenance: private Yorkshire collection; with Messum's, Marlow, Bucks., Cat.2010, Exh. No.87; authenticated by the artist's widow Alice, signed label verso

10011

SOLD £4900

Lot 54

Mark Senior (Staithes Group 1862-1927): Lady Palmer's Cottage Runswick Bay, oil on panel signed and ...

Mark Senior (Staithes Group 1862-1927): Lady Palmer's Cottage Runswick Bay, oil on panel signed and dated '94, 24cm x 34cm Provenance: private Yorkshire collection purchased T B & R Jordan Fine Art Specialists, Stockton on Tees, June 2005, receipts available

B33719

SOLD £2800

Lot 56

William (Fred) Frederick Mayor (Staithes Group 1866-1916): 'Whitchurch near Aylesbury', watercolour ...

William (Fred) Frederick Mayor (Staithes Group 1866-1916): 'Whitchurch near Aylesbury', watercolour signed, titled verso 31cm x 38cm Provenance: with the Charles A Jackson Gallery, Police Street, Manchester (interestingly Charles Jackson was the brother of fellow Staithes Group artist Frederic William Jackson) label verso dated March '44

580

SOLD £200

Lot 57

Owen Bowen (Staithes Group 1873-1967): 'The Mystery Pool', oil on canvas signed and dated '18, 39cm ...

Owen Bowen (Staithes Group 1873-1967): 'The Mystery Pool', oil on canvas signed and dated '18, 39cm x 50cm

6003

SOLD £800

Lot 58

Sidney Valentine Gardner (Staithes Group 1869-1957): 'The Avon at Weston Gloucestershire', oil on ar...

Sidney Valentine Gardner (Staithes Group 1869-1957): 'The Avon at Weston Gloucestershire', oil on artist's board signed, indistinctly titled verso 24cm x 34cm

9095

SOLD £240

Lot 59

Sidney Valentine Gardner (Staithes Group 1869-1957): 'The Weir Guilford on Avon', oil on artist's bo...

Sidney Valentine Gardner (Staithes Group 1869-1957): 'The Weir Guilford on Avon', oil on artist's board signed, titled verso 24cm x 34cm

9095

SOLD £180

Lot 60

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): 'A Dales Farm', oil on panel signed 25cm x 37cm Pr...

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): 'A Dales Farm', oil on panel signed 25cm x 37cm Provenance: private collection purchased T B & R Jordan Fine Art Specialists Stockton on Tees; with Phillips & Sons, Marlow June 1979

B13016

SOLD £1100

Lot 61

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): Old Man comforting a Little Girl outside Boxtree Far...

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): Old Man comforting a Little Girl outside Boxtree Farm Maltongate Thornton le Dale, oil on canvas signed 29cm x 39cm Provenance: private collection purchased T B & R Jordan Fine Art Specialists Stockton on Tees

B9857

SOLD £4200

Lot 62

Albert George Stevens (Staithes Group 1863-1925): 'The Market Cart', watercolour signed 25cm x 35cm...

Albert George Stevens (Staithes Group 1863-1925): 'The Market Cart', watercolour signed 25cm x 35cm

10024

SOLD £300

Lot 64

Attrib. Thomas Mackay (British 1851-1920): The New Calf, watercolour unsigned 16.5cm x 34cm...

Attrib. Thomas Mackay (British 1851-1920): The New Calf, watercolour unsigned 16.5cm x 34cm

10037

SOLD £130

Lot 65

Anatoli Buldakov (Russian 1947-): Farmstead, oil on paper laid on panel signed with monogram and dat...

Anatoli Buldakov (Russian 1947-): Farmstead, oil on paper laid on panel signed with monogram and dated '90, inscribed verso with photo of the artist 19cm x 25cm

B17449

SOLD £260

Lot 66

David Gauld (Scottish 1865-1936): Study of Calves in Landscape, oil on canvas signed 51cm x 76cm (un...

David Gauld (Scottish 1865-1936): Study of Calves in Landscape, oil on canvas signed 51cm x 76cm (unframed)

10031

SOLD £1800

Lot 67

Iris Collett (British 1938-): Donkey Grazing, oil on board signed 40cm x 57cm Provenance: from the ...

Iris Collett (British 1938-): Donkey Grazing, oil on board signed 40cm x 57cm Provenance: from the second and final part of the artist's studio sale collection

B1414

SOLD £280