English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Farm Horse Drunking Charcoal and pastel on artist's board, c. 1920 Signed lower right in pencil (see photo) Titled in ink lower center, as are all the illustration for At the Farm (s...

Title: Redcliffe Bristol Historic Maritime Watercolor Sailing Ships River Scene by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements:...

A finely detailed silhouette a Victorian gentleman Peter Skeolan (1815-1871) Portrait of a gentleman, profile turned to the left, wearing coat and cravat Watercolour with gold highlighting on paper/card Stencilled with artist's details to the reverse 3¼ x 2¾ inches, oval, without the frame 5½ x 4¾ inches with the frame Peter Skoelan the son of Stephen Skoelan was born in Ireland in 1815. During his early career he worked as an itinerant miniature portrait painter and profilist, possibly as early as the 1830s. The 1841 census shows us that he was working in Leeds, his stated occupation was painter, aged 25. He was lodging with Thomas Lacy, a Tailor. By this time he had married and had a son and daughter...

Title: Miniature Watercolor of Avon Gorge with Clifton Suspension Bridge and Ship by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Wate...

Title: Miniature Watercolor of Scene in Corn Street Bristol Featuring The Nails by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements:...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Busy Wells Market Square by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, u...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of John Wesley’s School in Kingswood by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 3 in...

Title: Pair of Watercolors of St John the Baptist Horfield and St Mary Redcliffe Church by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measu...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of St Werburghs and Corn Street Bristol 1870 by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurement...

Title: Historic Bristol Church and Cathedral Collection of Four Watercolors by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 5 i...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Theatre Royal Bristol Founded 1776 by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 2.5...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of St Peters Hospital in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 4.5 inche...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Bootham Bar and York Minster in York by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 3....

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor Paintings of St Michael Archangel Church by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 2.75 inches (height) x 3 inches (width) Condition: Very good and highly presentable Provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work in Bristol, England. Description: This beautifully detailed watercolor by Jack Grunwell captures St Michael the Archangel...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Corn Street and The Nails in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 3.5 inches (height) x 2.75 inches (width) Condition: Very good and highly presentable Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work in Bristol, England. Description: This detailed watercolor by Jack Grunwell captures Corn Street, one of Bristol’s most historically significant streets, featuring the iconic "Bristol Nails." These four ornate bronze tables, seen prominently in the foreground, were once used for business transactions between merchants and traders, giving rise to the phrase "paying on the nail." The grand Corn Exchange, built in 1741, dominates the background with its elegant Palladian façade, while the clock tower of St. Nicholas Market stands...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of the Theatre Royal in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 2.75 inches (height) x 3.75 inches (width) Condition: Very good and highly presentable Provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work in Bristol, England. Description: This charming watercolor painting by Jack Grunwell captures the Theatre Royal in Bristol, one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in England. Built in 1766, this magnificent Georgian landmark has hosted centuries of performances and remains a cornerstone of British theatre history. Grunwell’s delicate brushwork brings the scene to life, depicting the theatre’s grand façade with its classical columns and intricate architectural details. The lively foreground features horse-drawn carriages and elegantly dressed figures, evoking the atmosphere of a bustling 19th-century theatre...

Title: Miniature Watercolor of Chapel of the Three Kings, Christmas Steps in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurem...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Chapel of the Three Kings in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 2....

Title: Miniature Watercolor Paintings of Bath Abbey West End and York Street View by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurement...

A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian clergyman. Frederick Frith (1819-1871) The Reverend James Metze, bust length, turned to the right, wearing coat and cravat Inscribed to t...

A lovely watercolor by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) referred to as "Britain's premier marine artist of the later Victorian & early 20th century." Wyllie traveled to Norway...

Charcoal on paper Signed by RA visitor Edwin Long and dated (lower right) 76cm × 57cm (88cm × 64cm framed) Olivier studied at the Royal Academy Schools from 1881. He exhibited exten...

Nude with Headdress and Drape Charcoal and colored pencil on paper, c. 1940 Signed by the artist in pencil lower left (see photo) Painter, lithographer and woodblock printer, born at...

19th century silhouette of a male , description to reverse gives name and date, copied from back of silhouette see photo framed and glazed and in good condition with only minor sig...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of The Nails and Corn Street Exchange in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measure...

Family Group Drawing in Chinese white, sepia and bistre ink, c. 1790 Signed lower left: G. Morland (see photo) The present work appears to be a preliminary study for two Morland paintings where the artist uses portions of this preliminary study in finished exhibition paintings. The strongest association is with the painting entitled The Cottage Door (1790), now in the collection of Royal Holloway College, University of London. Morland uses the same small girl (on left side of this sheet) holding a doll on a chair in the exact same pose. The second painting entitled The Tea Garden (Tate Gallery, London, c. 1790) incorporates similar poses and gestures of the three other figure studies on this sheet. Provenance: Colnaghi, London (Stock # D25924, see photo) Maynard Walker Gallery, New York ( see photo of label) Davis Galleries, New York, their Eagle stamp and stock number (see photo) Ms. Gloria Kaplan (1930-2011) New York City Regarding Maynard Walker: Maynard Walker New York Times obit: "Maynard Walker, an art dealer in New York City for nearly 40 years who was among the first to show the works of leading American regionalist painters, died of pneumonia Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Carbondale, Pa. He was 89 years old and lived in Lake Ariel, Pa. In 1933, while working at the Ferargil Gallery in New York, Mr. Walker organized an exhibition for the Kansas City Art Institute that for the first time brought together the work of the regionalist painters Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and John Steuart Curry. After Mr. Walker opened his own gallery, at 108 East 57th Street, in 1935, these artists joined him and showed regularly there. The gallery was also among the first to show the work of George Grosz, the German painter and caricaturist, who moved to the United States in 1932. The gallery moved to 117 East 57th Street after the war." Condition: Aging to paper Slight fading to ink Tiny spotting in image All consistent with the age of the drawing Image size: 6 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches Frame size: 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches George Morland was born in London on 26 June 1763. He was the son of Henry Robert Morland, and grandson of George Henry Morland, said by Cunningham to have been lineally descended from Sir Samuel Morland, while other biographers go so far as to say that he had only to claim the baronetcy in order to get it. Morland began to draw at the age of three years, and at the age of ten (1773) his name appears as an honorary exhibitor of sketches at the Royal Academy. He continued to exhibit at the Free Society in 1775 and 1776, and at the Society of Artists in 1777, and then again at the Royal Academy in 1778, 1779 and 1780. His talents were carefully cultivated by his father, who was accused of stimulating them unduly with a view to his own profit, shutting the child up in a garret to make drawings from pictures and casts for which he found a ready sale. The boy, on the other hand, is said to have soon found a way to make money for himself by hiding some of his drawings, and lowering them at nightfall out of his window to young accomplices, with whom he used to spend the proceeds in frolic and self-indulgence. It has been also asserted that his father, discovering this trick, tried to conciliate him by indulgence, humouring his whims and encouraging his low tastes. He was set by his father to copy pictures of all kinds, but especially of the Dutch and Flemish masters. Among others he copied Fuseli's Nightmare and Reynolds's Garrick between Tragedy and Comedy. He was also introduced to Sir Joshua Reynolds, and obtained permission to copy his pictures, and all accounts agree that before he was seventeen he had obtained considerable reputation not only with his friends and the dealers, but among artists of repute. A convincing proof of the skill in original composition which he had then attained is the fine engraving. It is said that before his apprenticeship to his father came to an end, in 1784, Romney offered to take him into his own house, with a salary of £300, on condition of his signing articles for three years. But Morland, we are told, had had enough of restraint, and after a rupture with his father he set up on his own account in 1784 or 1785 at the house of a picture dealer, and commenced that life which, in its combination of hard work and hard drinking, is almost without a parallel. Morland soon became the mere slave of the dealer with whom he lived. His boon companions were "ostlers, potboys, horse jockeys, moneylenders, pawnbrokers, punks, and pugilists." In this company the handsome young artist swaggered, dressed in a green coat, with large yellow buttons, leather breeches, and top boots. "He was in the very extreme of foppish puppeyism", says Hassell; "his head, when ornamented according to his own taste, resembled a snowball, after the model of Tippey Bob, of dramatic memory, to which was attached a short, thick tail, not unlike a painter's brush." His youth and strong constitution enabled him to recover rapidly from his excesses, and he not only employed the intervals in painting, but at this time, or shortly afterwards, taught himself to play the violin. He made also an effort, and a successful one, to free himself from his task-master, and escaped to Margate, where he painted miniatures for a while. In 1785 he paid a short visit to France, whither his fame had preceded him, and where he had no lack of commissions. Returning to London, he lodged in a house at Kensal Green, on the road to Harrow, near William Ward, intercourse with whose family seems for a time to have had a steadying influence. It resulted in his marriage with Miss Anne Ward...

Portrait of Lydia Clifton, aged 5 years, 6 months and dated January 31st 1841 watercolour on artist paper with wood panel backing, framed framed: 16 x 12 inches painting : 13.5 x 9.5...

This fine early 19th-century watercolour by British artist Amos Green (1735-1807) depicts an asperous gorge near Ingleton in Yorkshire. On either side of a shallow river, trees clin...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Llandoger Trow Inn in Bristol and Sailboats by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measureme...

William Marlow (1740 - 1815) A bridge over river Oil on canvas  Inscribed, 'William Marlow' to old label verso Provenance: J. Palser & Sons, 27 King Street, London Dimensions: (Fra...

Simeon Stafford (British, b.1956) St Michael’s Bay Pencil on paper Signed `Simeon’ (lower right) 15.3/4 x 22.3/4 in. (40 x 57.8 cm.) Executed in 2012 Simeon Stafford was born in Duk...

Peter de Wint OWS (1784-1849) A sketch of children climbing a fence Watercolour and graphite on paper 7 x 17.8 cm; (within frame) 26.7 x 36.5 cm. Provenance: Bequeathed by the a...

Graphite on paper, initialled and dated 1960 Image size: 8 x 6 inches (20 x 15 cm) Handmade frame

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Lord Mayors Chapel in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 3.75 inch...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Hanham Court and St. George’s Church by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 2.75 inches (height) x 4.25 inches (width) Condition: Very good and highly presentable Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work in Bristol, England. Description: Jack Grunwell’s charming architectural watercolor captures Hanham Court & St. George’s Church, a historic medieval estate and chapel in South Gloucestershire, England. Hanham Court is depicted with its Gothic-style stonework, towering chimneys, and lush surrounding gardens. St. George’s Church, with its classic medieval English architecture, stands in the foreground, framed by mature trees and a winding countryside path. Grunwell’s signature soft washes and delicate detailing create a scene that feels timeless and tranquil. The contrast between the grey stone and the vibrant greenery adds depth and warmth to the painting, making it a perfect addition to any collection of English countryside art...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of The Nails and Corn Exchange Corn Street Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measu...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Christ Church in Clifton by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 4.25 inches (h...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of The Lord Mayor’s Chapel in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 3.75...

'Waiting for Supper' Wire Fox terrier puppies English School, indistinctly signed with monogram dated 1936 watercolour painting on artist paper, framed Glass covering framed: 13.5 x ...

This charming 19th-century drawing by British artist Edmond Albert Joseph Tyrel de Poix (1840-1916) depicts a mother and child standing by a mill pond before a rustic watermill. De Poix was a gentleman artist descended from French nobility...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of English Country Church with Gravestones by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements:...

Title: Shakespeare Inn and Temple Church Bristol Historical Street Scene by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 3.25 i...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Chapel of the Three Kings in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 2.75 inches (height) x 3.5 inches (width) Condition: Very good and highly presentable Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work in Bristol, England. Description: This evocative watercolor by Jack Grunwell captures the Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, a hidden architectural gem nestled along the famous Christmas Steps in Bristol. This historic 16th-century chapel, built over an archway at the foot of Foster’s Almshouses, is renowned for its elegant Gothic window and unique placement over a medieval passageway. Grunwell’s composition brings Bristol’s rich history to life, portraying the winding pathway leading towards the chapel with figures in period attire, evoking a scene from centuries past. The muted color palette and subtle contrast between light and shadow highlight the chapel’s delicate tracery and surrounding historic buildings, adding depth and realism to the scene. The Christmas Steps, dating back to the 1600s, remains one of Bristol’s most atmospheric streets, lined with historic buildings and steeped in medieval charm. The painting beautifully conveys the timeless nature of this landmark, making it an ideal piece for collectors of historic British architecture and lovers of Bristol’s heritage. Key Features: Architectural Detail: A finely rendered view of the 16th-century chapel, complete with its signature Gothic window. Historic Location: Set in Bristol’s Christmas Steps quarter, one of the city’s most famous medieval streets. Period Charm: Features figures in historic dress...

Title: Pair of Miniature Watercolors of Court Farm and St. George’s Chapel Henham Court by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measu...

A vivid rendering of a a joyous village festivity, a painted watercolor by Walter Goodall, signed and dated 1862. In the foreground, a young girl in a white dress dances with a young...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of St. John’s on the Wall and All Saints Church by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurem...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolors of Bath Abbey West Front and Klais Organ by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: ...

Pen and ink and watercolor on mid-weight, cream wove paper, 8 3/4 x 12 1/4 inches (222 x 312 mm). Scattered light wear along the sheet perimeter, as well as a dog-eared lower right c...

The Callings of Saints Peter and Andrew Robert Edge Pine 1730-1788 Chalk on paper, unsigned Image size: 15 1/2 x 17 inches (39.5 x 43 cm) Original frame Here in Pine’s picture disp...

Title: et of Five Miniature Watercolors of The Matthew and Early Steamships by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements (eac...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Bristol University Tower and Art Gallery by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements...

Title: Miniature Watercolor of Elegant Regency Architecture in Clifton in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurement...

Watercolour and pen and ink on paper, inscribed verso Image size: 5 x 4 inches (13 x 10 cm) Framed This drawing most likely depicts a view in Lullingstone Park, near the village of ...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Wine Street Looking to Corn Street in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measure...

Title: Miniature Watercolor of Bristol University Wills Memorial Building and Museum by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurem...

Graphite on paper Image size: 5 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches (14 x 52 cm) Framed This sketch is a portrait of Thomas Gotch is by his lifelong friend and confidante, Jane Ross, whom he met at...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Theatre Royal Bristol 1766 by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 2.5 inches (...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Lewin’s Mead in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, un...

A charming scene of men and women in various dress, perhaps a theater company costume fitting. English School, 19th century (circle of Cruikshank), circa 1860. Watercolor and pencil...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Llandoger Trow Inn and Sailing Ship in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measur...