Ronald Birch

Manningtree Essex, original British watercolour painting

c. 1986

Belgium. Gent Morning Market by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right, inscribed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image 9.75 x 13.75 inches, sheet 11 x 15 inches Charming painting by Leon. Rowe, dated on the back as June 1950. Inscribed to the back as a morning sketch in a market in Gent. It depicts a bustling market place, accessed though a stone archway. You can almost hear the clamour of people in this scene, it was clearly a very nice morning. Belgium and Luxembourg were two of Rowe's favourite destinations for his painting trips overseas. Often incorporating figures into his work, his style is very similar to Thomas Morley's paintings of French and Belgian market town scenes. Signed front lower right. To the back are his signature again, date and the inscription. This work forms part of a watercolour collection we currently hold by Rowe. Known as Leon Rowe, the artist was born in central England...

Ostend: Belgium. Fish Market by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed lower right and again lower left watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image: 9.75 x 13.75 inches, sheet 11 x 15 inches Absolutely charming painting by Leon. Rowe. It is inscribed to the back "Fish Quay Ostend May 50" and "Dried fish hanging...

Superb original watercolour painting by the well listed and popular Irish painter, Frank Forty (1902-1996). The painting came from a private collection of this artists work. Frank ...

Le Pont Neuf by Rene Ligeron (French 1880-1946) signed lower left watercolour painting on paper, framed framed size: 6 x 7.75 inches Delightful French Impressionist painting capturi...

Size 11 x 15 inches Superb original watercolour painting by the well listed and popular Irish painter, Frank Forty (1902-1996). The painting came from a private collection of this ...

Belgium. A Morning in Bruges by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right corner, inscribed, dated and signed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unfra...

Country home, an impressionist watercolor painting by Charles Parnelle (American, 20th Century). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Parnelle" lower right. Image: 8"H x 10"W. Framed size: 13"H x 15"W. Charles Parnelle was an artist and teacher from Charleston, South Carolina...

A vintage watercolor capturing a daily scene in the Spanish colonial town of Taxco, Mexico by Theodore Ernest Langguth (German-American, 1861-1952). Titled, dated and signed lower ma...

Vibrant California landscape consisting of pink and gold rolling hills, oak trees, and a body of water in the foreground. Signed twice, by the artist in the lower right corner, once ...

Gorgeous watercolor landscape of a Berkshire sunrise by Susan Field Bissell (American, 1860-1920). Presented in a giltwood frame. Signed "S. Bissell" lower right. Presented in rustic giltwood toned wood frame with new over-mat and under plexiglass. Image size, 11"H x 9"W. Susan F. Bissell died in 1920 at Port Jefferson...

Pt. Pinos California, Coastal Figural Landscape Watercolor Striking depiction of a lighthouse by Donald J. Phillips (American, 20th Century). Signed and dated "DONALD J. PHILLIPS WW/7-89" in the lower right corner. Tag on verso with artist and exhibition information. Presented in a double mat of white and cream, in a green metal frame with glass. Image size: 21"H x 15"W Donald J. Phillips (American, 20th Century) is an artist from San Leandro, CA. He attended California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, where he met his wife. Phillips served in Marine Corps Reserve and was called to duty from 1950-1951 during the Korean War. Exhibitions and Memberships: 21st Annual Santa Cruz Art Exhibit, 1950 New England Watercolor...

Peaceful seascapes by Australian artist Fern Smith (Australian, 20th Century). This piece is two-sided, and each side is complete. Signed "Fern Smith" in the lower right corner of both sides. Presented in a new cream mat (on both sides). Image size: 16.5"H x 22.5"W Fern Smith (Australian, 20th Century) is a Melbourne-based artist who works in a variety of styles and media. Her art is frequently influenced by social justice, feminism, activism, and political causes. Since 1985, she has had nearly 20 solo shows and many group exhibitions. Selected Group Exhibitions: 2013: 40x40, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Victoria. Current Tendencies, Counihan Gallery, Brunswick Victoria. 2010: Women’s Salon, Counihan Gallery, Brunswick Victoria. 2009: Women’s Salon, Counihan Gallery, Brunswick Victoria. Art of Suff-Rage and moving landscape, Portland Art Centre Gallery, Victoria 2008: Women’s Salon, Counihan Gallery, Brunswick Victoria. Art of Suff- Rage in 30 locations around Victoria. 2006: Post Mod, Toyota Australia corporate headquarters. She Who Belongs, Walker Street Gallery, Dandenong Victoria. 2002: Freefall, Axiom Gallery Inc., North Melbourne Victoria. 2000: Digi-Tales’, Arty Ms. Balmain Watch...