Sir James Jebusa Shannon (1862-1933)

Artist's Family Portrait

This stunning British American Impressionist Edwardian portrait oil on canvas painting is by Sir James Jebusa Shannon and dates to circa 1905. The painting is of the artist and his wife Florence and daughter Kitty. Shannon produced numerous superb portraits, including of Kitty and Florence, but a painting of himself with his family is rare. They are dressed in their finery and appear to be examining china ornaments, Shannon alone gazing at the viewer. This is a magnificent painting and an excellent example of his masterly work.

Signed lower right.

Provenance. Family estate.
                     Sotheby's London.

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Simon Pietersz Verelst (1644-1710)

Still Life of Flowers in a Glass Vase on a Ledge


This stunning 17th century Dutch Old Master Golden Age floral oil painting is by noted Dutch artist Simon Pietersz Verelst. The full attribution to Verest was confirmed by Dr Fred Meijer and it is both signed and dated lower right. This superb still life was painted by Verelst in 1670 and is an excellent example of his artistry as a 'God of Flowers'. The colours are vibrant and the brushwork and details are superb. The flowers are a mix of poppies and roses with some lovely blue morning glory. The foliage is as charming and as detailed as the flowers and a beautiful white butterfly hangs off a stem to the right. This is a fantastic Dutch Golden Age 17th century oil painting by Verelst and is an excellent example of his work. 

Signature and date 'S.Verelst/ 1670' lower right.

Provenance. Dr Fred Meijer confirmed the attribution to Verelst upon inspection of photographs prior to acquisition.
                     Acquired by the present owners' grandmother in the 1940s.

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Annie Rose Laing (1869-1946)

Interior with Lady Reading.

This superb Scottish Edwardian Impressionist interior oil painting is by noted Scottish female artist Annie Rose Laing. Painted circa 1910, the composition is the interior of a room with a lady stood between a table and writing desk, reading a letter. The whole scene has multiple shades of blue - on the window drapes, tablecloth, writing desk  and the lady's dress. By contrast, splashes of red are on the tulips on the table, floor rugs and side of the writing desk.  In the foreground one can just see the edge of a frame of a picture on an easel and another small painting above the writing desk. On the near right is the edge of a thick green velvet curtain at the door. One has the sense of peeping into a private, intimate world. This is an excellent example of a Scottish female artist at her prime. 
Signed lower left. 

Provenance Surrey estate.

Possible: Royal Scottish Academy No: 339 Reflections 1923
                Royal Academy No: 569 Reflections 1927

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William W. Gosling (1824-1883)

Reflections in a River Landscape.

This beautiful British Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted artist William Gosling. Painted circa 1870 it is a river landscape, possibly the Thames. Gosling exhibited several paintings of the Thames around this date, with non-specific titles. The view point is from the middle of the river so Gosling may well have been painting sat in a boat. On the left hand side of the river, a man is in a punt and two figures and a dog are beside him on the bank. Behind them is a barn or dwelling and horse and cart with more figures. Trees and rushes line the left bank and are beautifully reflected in the water along with the summer sky.  For me, the reflections steal the show in this painting with their depth of colour and detail. This is a lovely 19th century river landscape and an excellent example of Gosling's work.
Signed lower left. 

Provenance: Oxford estate. 

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Gerald Leslie Brockhurst (1890-1978)

Portrait of Hope G. Simpson.

This superb British realist portrait oil painting is by noted artist Gerald Leslie Brockhurst. It was painted in 1952  when Brockhurst was in his sixties and living in America  since 1939. The sitter is Hope G. Simpson. The painting is a half length portrait of a striking blonde woman in a blue buttoned up garment. It is a strong portrait with bold colours and confident brushwork and an excellent example of his work.
Signed and dated 1952 lower right.

Provenance: Hiram Hoelzer New York label verso.    
                     Portraits Inc. East Street new York. Label verso. 


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