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A Copse Of Trees – Watercolour – Indistinctly Signed

A gentle and very pleasing little watercolour of a woodland scene. Indistinctly signed, lower right, this work, which is quite old,  is in good condition in its original frame and mount.

Measures 18.5 cm wide by 13.5 cm deep (43 cm by 38 cm in its mount and frame)

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Fast Castle by George Aikman (1830-1905)

A very nice little watercolour of Fast Castle, the 16th century fortress on the Firth of Forth by the well-listed Scottish artist George Aikman A.R.S.A. In good condition and signed lower right.

Measures 24 cm wide by 15 cm deep (40 cm by 32 cm in its frame`).

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The Great Oak Near Rowmill, East Linton -Watercolour, Unsigned

An absolutely stunning Victorian watercolour showing a venerable and quite massive oak tree at East Linton, near Edinburgh. Two children and an old bent man can be seen in the foreground. Unsigned but obviously by the hand  of an  accomplished artist.This work is in good condition with no blemishes or fading.

Measures 48 cm wide by 35 cm deep (57 cm by 48 cm in its frame and mount).

 

 

 

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Head Of A Young Girl by Sir George Clausen

A delightful sketch in pencil of the head of a young woman by Sir George Clausen. This work is signed in pencil and bears a dedication to the artist’s friend, the eminent landscape, figure and animal painter John Pedder (1850-1929). The inscription reads: “G. Clausen  to J. Pedder with all good wishes for the New Year, Dec.27 1900.”  This work is in good condition and bears a label, verso, for Heron Pictures of Whitchurch-On-Thames.

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Heilan’ Coo by Helen Sproston (Contemporary)

A bonnie portrait in charcoal of one of the stars of the Highland landscape.  Titled, “Hello Coo” by the Scottish artist Helen Sproston.  In good  condition and possibly bearing an indistinct signature, lower left.

Measures 40 cm wide by 30 cm deep (56 cm by 46 cm in ifs frame`).

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West Coast Landscape by John Cochran (exh.1929)

A very pleasing Scottish loch scene by the Glasgow artist John Cochran.  This oil on canvas is signed lower right and is in good condition in its original frame.

Measures 60 cm wide by 45 cm deep (75 cm by 60 cm in its frame`).

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A Man with A Scythe – Pencil Sketch by Sir George Clausen

Bearing the initials of Sir George Clausen (1852-1944), this is a preliminary study for one of his finished oil paintings – “The Harvest”  – and shows a field-worker holding what looks like a scythe.   In good condition in its original frame and mount. A note on the original back-board indicates that this work came from the estate of the artist and collector Edward Le Bas (1904-1966). A small label, verso, also seems to indicate that  it may have been exhibited in 1926.

Measures 14.5 cm wide by 23.5 cm (39 cm by 47.5 cm in its frame).

N.B,  Edwards Le Bas, with the Fine Art Society, provided provenance for the sale of another Clausen work –  the 1890 pastel – “Sheepfold At Evening”.

 

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Going To Work by George Soper (1870-1942)

A delightful etching by the English artist George Soper showing an agricultural worker astride one of two heavy horses  with his faithful dog behind. In good condition and signed in pencil by the artist. Remounted in its original frame which reflects its age.

Measures 28 cm wide by 19 cm deep (52 cm by 42 cm in its frame).

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McArthur, Piper to Ranald Macdonald of Staffa by John Kay (1810)

An original copperplate etching impression by the Scottish caricaturist and engraver John Kay (1742-1826) titled “McArthur, Piper to Ranald Macdonald, Esq. of Staffa”. Signed in the plate, this  work is dated 1810.  In good condition in its original frame and mount.

Measures 12.5 cm high by 19 cm wide (34 cm by 43 cm in its frame).

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Kilbarchan by William Birnie

A delightful oil on board by the Scottish artist William Birnie showing a view of a village – most probably Kilbrchan where he lived and which he painted often. Signed, lower left, and recently reframed, this work is in good condition.

Measures 38 cm wide by 28 cm deep (60 cm by 50 cm in its frame).

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