From historical to modern art: Five pictures on offer at upcoming auction
20 June 2023 An upcoming sale at Chorley's offers a range of pictures across different eras, subjects and styles.
David McClure (1926-1998) was a painter, writer and teacher from Renfrewshire who who worked in the tradition of the Scottish Colourists. This signed painting titled The Jetty, Little Culkein is estimated at £400-600 at Chorley’s. View the catalogue entry for this David McClure painting.
In all, 145 picture lots feature in the auction which takes place on June 27.
Here we pick out five lots that caught our eye to give you a flavour of what’s on offer.
1. Italianate landscape
Frederick Henry Henshaw (1807-1891) was an artist from Harborne who was a member of the 'Birmingham School'. An admirer of John Constable, his works predominately comprise views of the English landscape and he was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy. This signed view of figures in an Italianate landscape is estimated at £400-600 at Chorley’s. View the catalogue entry for this Frederick Henry Henshaw painting.
2. View of Tintern Abbey
This view of livestock grazing in a meadow with Tintern Abbey visible in the background is by Donald Henry Floyd (1892-1965). The Plymouth-born artist often features Welsh subjects in his work and this picture of the Monmouthshire landscape is fairly typical. It is estimated at £300-500 at Chorley’s. View the catalogue entry for this Donald Henry Floyd painting.
3. Whistler print
This print of Billingsgate by James Abbott McNeil Whistler (1834-1903) is one of the 'Thames' etchings that the American artist produced during his time in London. Printed in different states and editions, this example is estimated at £200-300. View the catalogue entry for this James Abbott McNeil Whistler drypoint etching.
4. Scottish artist’s coastal scene
David McClure (1926-1998) was a painter, writer and teacher from Renfrewshire who who worked in the tradition of the Scottish Colourists. This signed painting titled The Jetty, Little Culkein is estimated at £400-600 at Chorley’s. View the catalogue entry for this David McClure painting.
5. Cheltenham watercolour
For those looking to splash the cash, an historical view of the spa town of Cheltenham by Thomas Robins Senior (1715-70) is offered with a £20,000-30,000 estimate. The artist was known for his topographical views including those of Bath and the surrounding area. View the catalogue entry for this Thomas Robins Senior watercolour.
