Anthony Avery

British Impressionist Watercolor of Square with Historic Architecture

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Bustling Town Center with Clock Tower By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Signed: Yes Dim...

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Village Street Leading to the Town Hall by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x 15.25 inches (Height x Width) Condition: Good, with some minor signs of aging. Provenance: From a large collection of this artists work, held in England. Description: This watercolor painting captures the essence of a quaint village street, gently sloping towards a central square dominated by a stately town hall. The town hall, bathed in soft sunlight, stands proudly with its clock tower and arched windows, exuding a sense of timeless charm and importance in the community. The light facade contrasts beautifully against the darker tones of surrounding buildings, drawing the viewer’s eye upwards. The street itself is lined with buildings in muted colors, their facades showing signs of age and character, with textured brushstrokes suggesting a blend of plaster, stone, and weathered shutters. Shadows play across the road, adding depth and leading the viewer's gaze towards the focal point of the town hall. A few subtle figures...

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Sunlit Historic Town Square By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x 15 in...

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Bustling Market Square Scene with Stalls By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: ...

Artist: Ken Burton (English, 1946-) Title: "Broadway, Worcestershire" *Signed by Burton lower left Year: 1988 Medium: Original Watercolor on heavy wove paper Framing: Not framed, but beautifully matted with hand decorated archival French matting Matted size: 21.25" x 26" Image size: 12" x 18" Condition: Never framed, has been professionally stored away for decades. In mint condition Notes: Provenance: acquired directly from the artist Burton himself in the 1980's. Broadway is a large village and civil parish within the Cotswolds, located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Its population was 2,540 in the 2011 census, a small increase on the 2,496 in the 2001 census. Biography: Born in Peterborough in 1946, Ken Burton's interest in art began at school and led him to an initial choice of career in design and engraving, in which he trained with Joseph Hules, in London. He left in 1970 to enter public service (The British...

JAMES KERR-LAWSON (1864-1939) The Piazza Signed l.l.: J Kerr Lawson Watercolour over traces of pencil Unframed, in conservation mount only 13.5 by 20 cm....

This artwork " Oxford Cityscape #2" 1972 is a watercolor by noted architectural British artist, Ken Messer 1931-2017. It is signed and dated at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork size is 10.5 x 13.65 inches, framed size is 15.85 x 19 inches. It is custom framed in his original wooden gold and green frame. Artwork and frame are in very good condition. About the artist. After attending City of Oxford High School for Boys, where he excelled at rugby and cricket, he started work as an accountant in the city. He then moved on to become a steward for the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC). In the 1960’s Mr Messer was involved in a car accident which would end his sporting career and change his working life. When he left his job with BOAC he became a graphic designer at Pergamon Press, owned by Robert Maxwell, which allowed him time to pursue his real passion which was painting watercolours. He rose through the ranks at Pergamon to become studio manager and when he could progress no further he decided to become a full time artist, a role from which he never retired. He quickly became well-known for his paintings of Oxford...

Artist: Ken Burton (English, 1946-) Title: "Pershore, Worcestershire" *Signed by Burton lower right Year: 1988 Medium: Original Watercolor on heavy wove paper Framing: Not framed, but beautifully matted with hand decorated archival French matting Matted size: 21.25" x 26" Image size: 12.5" x 18.5" Condition: Never framed, has been professionally stored away for decades. In mint condition Notes: Provenance: acquired directly from the artist Burton himself in the 1980's. Pershore is a market town in Worcestershire, England, on the banks of the River Avon. Pershore is in the Wychavon district and is part of the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency. At the 2011 census the population was 7,125. Biography: Born in Peterborough in 1946, Ken Burton's interest in art began at school and led him to an initial choice of career in design and engraving, in which he trained with Joseph Hules, in London. He left in 1970 to enter public service (The British Police...