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Antique watercolour Loch Ard artist B Davis 19th/20th Cent.
$250
Presented for sale is this original antique watercolour painting of Loch Ard by artist B Davis. Most likely painted in Scotland from the late 1890’s to 1920’s, with two potential attributions:
Benjamin Davis (Scottish, born 1869/died 1946)
Known as a well-regarded painter of atmospheric highland landscapes and everyday Scottish life in both oils and watercolour. The work may be a preparatory painting for a later piece in oil.
F E Jamieson (English, born 1894/died 1950)
Known for painting under a variety of pseudonyms, including ‘B Davis’.
Born in England but is celebrated for his depictions of Scotland. Travelling on vacation, Jamieson became inspired to reproduce the majesty of the mountainous Highlands territory and its many lochs. A prolific painter, Jamieson sold enough paintings to become popular and he was hired to detail furniture with his scenes. He was eventually forced to use pseudonyms to market his work (unbeknownst to his employers). Jamieson worked with oil and watercolor, but the majority of the Highland pieces were oil. His landscapes demonstrate a Victorian style, but the artwork's key features are multicolored skies bursting with light and power over gentle bodies of water. The images so appealed to the public that around 1920, Ajelli and Company of London reproduced them as postcards.
Wit an exact attribution difficult, the asking price sits between the two current market prices for both artists. It also allows for some conservation work.
As an aside, in Australia the story of the wrecked clipper-ship ‘Loch Ard’ (constructed in Glasgow) still resounds along the Great Ocean Road as a popular tourist destination.
Why buy a mass-produced print when you can enjoy an original artwork?
Measures 43cm x 53cm framed (approx.).
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. There are two very small areas of loss, however they don’t detract from the overall work.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can deliver to Melbourne (CBD area) for a fee or post at your expense and risk of damage. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase (as any sale is final).
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Benjamin Davis (Scottish, born 1869/died 1946)
Known as a well-regarded painter of atmospheric highland landscapes and everyday Scottish life in both oils and watercolour. The work may be a preparatory painting for a later piece in oil.
F E Jamieson (English, born 1894/died 1950)
Known for painting under a variety of pseudonyms, including ‘B Davis’.
Born in England but is celebrated for his depictions of Scotland. Travelling on vacation, Jamieson became inspired to reproduce the majesty of the mountainous Highlands territory and its many lochs. A prolific painter, Jamieson sold enough paintings to become popular and he was hired to detail furniture with his scenes. He was eventually forced to use pseudonyms to market his work (unbeknownst to his employers). Jamieson worked with oil and watercolor, but the majority of the Highland pieces were oil. His landscapes demonstrate a Victorian style, but the artwork's key features are multicolored skies bursting with light and power over gentle bodies of water. The images so appealed to the public that around 1920, Ajelli and Company of London reproduced them as postcards.
Wit an exact attribution difficult, the asking price sits between the two current market prices for both artists. It also allows for some conservation work.
As an aside, in Australia the story of the wrecked clipper-ship ‘Loch Ard’ (constructed in Glasgow) still resounds along the Great Ocean Road as a popular tourist destination.
Why buy a mass-produced print when you can enjoy an original artwork?
Measures 43cm x 53cm framed (approx.).
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. There are two very small areas of loss, however they don’t detract from the overall work.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can deliver to Melbourne (CBD area) for a fee or post at your expense and risk of damage. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase (as any sale is final).
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
- Date Listed:16/03/2021
- Last Edited:16/03/2021
- Condition:Used
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