AFTER GEORGE SCHARF
Westminster Elections, Covent Garden, 1918
inscribed with artist's name and titled (verso)
ink and watercolour
29.5 x 44cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price:
£20
Estimate: £100 - £150
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
FRANCIS SEYMOUR LESLIE (BRITISH, 1851-1925)
Royal Dockyard Woolwich
signed with initials, title and dated 'F.S.L August 1895' (lower right)
watercolour
23 x 33.5cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price:
£20
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
FRANCIS SEYMOUR LESLIE (BRITISH, 1851-1925)
The Thames at Charlton
signed with initials, titled and dated 'F.S.L. August 1894'
watercolour
19 x 31cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
FRANCIS SEYMOUR LESLIE (BRITISH, 1851-1925)
In Woolwich Reach
signed with initials, titled and dated 'F.S.L. October 1897' (lower left)
watercolour
19 x 29cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
JOHN HARDING (BRITISH, C. 1777-1857)
Woodcutters with their two donkeys
signed and dated 'J Harding 1796' (lower centre)
watercolour
20 x 23.5cm
Provenance
Abbott & Holder, London, where acquired by the parents of the present owner…
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
WILLIAM HAY (BRITISH, EXH. 1776-1797) (2)
Figures rowing ashore; Shipping off the coast
a pair, each signed and dated 'W. Hay 1797' (lower right, one on the rock, the other on the stern)
watercolour
each 31 x 38.5cm
(2)
Provenance
Michael…
Estimate: £150 - £250
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
MANNER OF WILLIAM FREDERICK SETTLE
An engagement between English and French ships
watercolour
17.5 x 35.5cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St.James's
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £50 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
MANNER OF DIRK LANGENDYK
Officers on horseback with infantry on parade
watercolour and wash
25 x 42.5cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
MANNER OF JAMES HOLLAND (2)
A climbing rose
watercolour and gouache
18 x 12.5cm
together with Ovis Musimon, a watercolour study by another hand
(2)
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Condition reportFlowers: A few very small minor spots in places.A small hole, possibly a pin hole, centre right in leaf.Otherwise appears in generally good condition.Goat: Some small minor spots in…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £50 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
WILLIAM CRUICKSHANK (BRITISH, 1848-1922)
Roses and bird's eggs on a mossy bank
signed 'W. Cruickshank' (lower left)
watercolour and gouache
15 x 21.5cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £50 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
THOMAS BUSH HARDY (BRITISH, 1842-1897)
The Mouth of the Thames
signed and titled 'T B Hardy' (lower left)
watercolour
21 x 33cm
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £80 - £120
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
W. J. CHAPMAN (BRITISH, 19TH CENTURY)
A horse in a stable
signed and dated 'Painted by W J Chapman 1859' (lower right)
oil on canvas
51.5 x 63cm
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £100 - £150
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
FOLLOWER OF ALFRED FRANK DE PRADES
A huntswoman riding side saddle
oil on canvas
61 x 76.5cm
Condition ReportOriginal canvas. extensive craquelure to paint surface which is stable, separation and shrinkage around the rider. Ultraviolet reveals retouching around the sitter's head.
Hammer price:
£3,500
Estimate: £400 - £600
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
KEELEY HALSWELLE (BRITISH, 1832-1891)
The Club, a pair
titled and dated '1864' (upper left)
pencil
each 7 x 12cm
(framed as one)
Provenance
Abbott and Holder, London, where acquired by the parents of the present owner;
Thence by descent
Estimate: £60 - £80
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
FRANK REYNOLDS (BRITISH, 1876-1953)
"I do hope we won’t be late for the concert"
signed 'Frank Reynolds' (lower left)
watercolour and ink
29 x 22cm
ARR
Footnote
Published in Punch 26th May 1941
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £200 - £300
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
GEORGE BELCHER (BRITISH, 1875-1947)
Mrs Jones: "I suppose you go out a great deal?"
Mrs Brown: "No my dear not now, of course I receive numerous invitations but I never accept because I can't retaliate"
signed 'George Belcher' (lower…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
PHIL MAY (BRITISH, 1864-1903)
Snoddy: "You see me in complete mourning."
Jones: "All but your nose, old man."
signed and dated 'Phil May 95' (lower right)
pen and ink
24 x 14.5cm
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
LEWIS BAUMER (BRITISH, 1870-1963)
"I’ve had the chance Mary, but I have never married"
"Never mind miss; I expect you're happier as you are - both of you"
signed 'LEWIS BAUMER' (lower right)
pen and ink
14.5 x 24.5cm
ARR
Footnote…
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
GRAHAM LAIDLER 'PONT' (BRITISH, 1908-1940)
"Now then, now then. We can't have any of our women trying to look like women"
pen, ink and grey wash
10.5 x 16cm
Provenance
Mrs Ann McMullan, a member of the artist's family;
The Rae-Smith Gallery,…
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £100 - £150
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
ROWLAND EMETT (BRITISH, 1906-1990)
Song of the Stores
pen and ink
23 x 30cm
ARR
Provenance
Abbott and Holder, London;
Private collection, UK
Footnote
Published in Punch 6th December 1944
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £500 - £700
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
ANTONIA YEOMAN 'ANTON' (BRITISH, 1907-1970)
"First cut your whale into dainty pieces"
signed 'Anton' (lower right)
pen and ink heightened with white
17.5 x 21cm
ARR
Footnote
Published in Punch, 19th November 1947
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
PHIL MAY (BRITISH, 1864-1903)
A Business Announcement
signed and dated 'Phil May 95' (lower right)
pen and ink
19 x 12.5cm
Provenance
The cartoonist Mel Calman;
The Rae-Smith Gallery, Cecil Court, London;
Private collection, UK
…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £70 - £100
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
GRAHAM LAIDLER 'PONT' (BRITISH, 1908-1940)
"Cynthia here's just crazy about her swim!"
signed 'PONT' (lower right)
pen and ink
19.5 x 17.5cm
Provenance
Mrs Ann McMullan, a member of the artist's family;
The Rae-Smith Gallery, Cecil Court,…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £200 - £300
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
FRANK REYNOLDS (BRITISH, 1876-1953)
Well! I shall give her another half hour and then I'm through with women!
signed 'Frank Reynolds' (lower right)
pen and ink
23 x 17cm
ARR
Provenance
The Rae-Smith Gallery, Cecil Court, London;…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST
5 September 2023
, 16:53 BST