Fred Bottomley

Early 20th Century view of St. Ives harbour, Cornwall, UK by Fred Bottomley

English School, 19th Century Droving cattle before a woodland manor Watercolour on paper with body colour 9.1/4 x 13.3/8 in. (23.5 x 34cm.) This is a very well executed watercolour landscape using body colour to create depth and contrast, in certain cases building up impasto depicting an idyllic rural scene of old England.

English School, 18th Century A traveller before a Hilltop Coastal Fort Watercolour and ink on paper 10.1/2 x 15.1/2 in. (26.7 x 39.5 cm.) This early watercolour was initially though...

English School, Early 19th century Figures before a cottage in a hilly woodland landscape Watercolour on paper 12.1/4 x 16.1/4 in. (31 x 41.1/2 cm.) A serene rural scene depicting d...

Albert Goodwin (British, 1845-1932) Cattle watering on the River Witham, Lincoln Cathedral beyond Watercolour Signed and dated ‘A.Goodwin, 1875’ (lower left) 5. 5/8 x 10. 3/4 in (14....

American school, circa 1850 ‘The American steamer Franklin being piloted to Boston’ Pencil and watercolour and body colour Inscribed ‘Franklin’ on the sail 6.1/4 x 9.1/2 in. (16 x 24...

Sam Barclay (British, 20th Century) Sailing vessels in a harbour, possibly Greece Watercolour Signed and dated ‘SAM BARCLAY.1.50’ (lower right) 14.1/2...

Beautiful watercolor and gouache on archival paper by the well known Maine artist Bill Paxton. The watercolor depicts what Portland harbor in Maine looked like in 1910 with sailing vessels of the era moored in the harbor. Signed lower right by the artist. Titled verso. Circa 1975. Condition is excellent and is finely matted and framed. The artwork is matted and framed in a thin gold leaf custom gallery frame. Overall framed measurements are 17.5 by 21.75 inches. Provenance: Sarasota, Florida estate. William (Bill) Paxton 1930—2007 William Paxton, born August 5, 1930 in Lewiston, was one of Maine’s top selling artists. He had a passion for painting and from a young age he was known for his talents in sketching. Paxton captured many popular Maine scenes with watercolor, acrylic, and oils. His work also includes historical scenes he referenced in books from as early as the 1920’s, painting locomotives, aircraft, and war scenes. Paxton’s art is sold all over the world. As a student at Bridgton Academy, he was featured in his yearbook. It states, “When artist Bill picks up his pen, we all stand at attention, for his remarks and pictures are certainly worth mention.” He wanted to pursue a career selling his art, but it was during the time of the Great Depression. Also in his younger years, Paxton had an interest in skiing and won a medal for Second Highest Ski Jump. From there he went to flying and received a certification for Second-in-Command, to fly alongside the captain in a C-46F type of aircraft. He then joined the Air Force in the 40’s, although his passion and talents for art were constant throughout his life. Paxton quickly became the front line military sketch...

Very well executed original gouache on archival paper by the Italian artist, Maria Ada Gianni. Signed lower left. Condition is excellent. Circa 192...

Very well executed original gouache on archival paper of a group of figures on an overlook viewing the Bay of Naples by the Italian artist, Maria Ada Gianni...

Beautiful watercolor and gouache painting of waves crashing on the rocks along the shore by the renowned American artist, Edmund Darch Lewis. Signed lower left and dated 1908. Condition is excellent. The painting is housed in its original art nouveau frame recently restored. Under UV glass. Overall framed measurements are 21.75 by 33.75 inches. Edmund Darch Lewis (1835-1910) Edmund Darch Lewis was born in Philadelphia on October 17, 1835 to a successful, wealthy, well-connected family. He studied with Paul Weber...

Finely executed watercolor and gouache landscape with figures by the Swiss artist, Louise Clauseau (Swiss). Signed under the mat by the artist and dated June, 1852. The watercolor ...

Very well executed original watercolor and gouache marine painting on archival paper by the well known American artist, Edmund Darch Lewis. Signed lower left and dated 1899. Conditio...