- WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN, 1846-1927),
WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN, 1846-1927), "RIVER VIEW", WATERCOLOR, DEPICTS BIRCH TREES FLANKING PATH BY WINDING RIVER IN SUMMER, SI...Wedworth Wadsworth (American, 1846-1927), "River View", watercolor, depicts birch trees flanking path by winding river in summer, signed lower right, matted and framed behind glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 7 1/2" h. x 10 1/2" w.
- John William Wadsworth (1879-1955):
John William Wadsworth (1879-1955): three watercolours of the coast in Cornwall and Honfleur, Normandy, all signed J W Wadsworth, 34cm x 24cm and 36cm x 26cm, (one unframed) Provenance: from the estate of the artist's son, Philip Wadsworth, given to Henry Sandon by Zilla Wadsworth. John Wadsworth was a major ceramic designer at Mintons and Art Director at Royal Worcester (3)/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
- § JOHN WADSWORTH (BRITISH 1879-1955)
EXTENSIVE
§ JOHN WADSWORTH (BRITISH 1879-1955)
EXTENSIVE ARCHIVE OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS AND SKETCHES mixed media (pencil; pen and ink; watercolour; bodycolour) some 150 items in total, on various paper and card stocks, various dimensions, including 10 items signed by Wadsworth, the remaining material unsigned but most attributable either to Wadsworth or an associate on external evidence or stylistic grounds: 1) Signed items: a) Design for a Sun-Dial to be executed in Irish-Green Marble with Brass Fitting (watercolour; with caption); b) Design for an embroidered doyley (watercolour; with caption); c) Design for Wadsworth's personal bookplate (black and gold ink with lilac watercolour; mounted); d) Designs for decorative friezes (on a single sheet, red and black ink heightened with gold, possibly gold leaf); e) Repeating foliate design (sepia ink with pencil); f) Calligraphic Christmas card design ('With best wishes from Mr and Mrs J. W. Wadsworth, Xmas 1910' in black ink, with 'Draycott Le Moors, Stoke on Trent' in pencil); g) Cover design for an edition of Dante (black ink and pencil, annotations verso; together with another design, unsigned but near-identical); h-j) Three watercolour views (a country church; a view in the Colosseum; a crooked tree with cottages; the latter with heavy outlining and shading in black ink);2) Views (watercolours, 13 in total, including wooded landscapes, beach scenes, architectural studies, and boats moored in a harbour);3) Bookplate designs, including two for Leon V. Solon (on 20 sheets, a few containing multiple designs, together with a few printed specimens);4) Lettering specimens and copies of illuminated initials from medieval manuscripts (28 sheets, most with multiple designs);5) Pattern designs after historical fabrics (watercolours, 6 in total, annotated on verso '17th century Italian', 'Italian damask, 17th century', 'Linen, Italian, 16 century', '15 or 16th-century oriental', '16th century Renaissance', 'Velvet, Persian, 17th century');6) Exhibition catalogue or poster designs for the North Staffordshire Art Society (5 in total), together with 3 similar designs for the Catalogue of the Malvern Art Club Exhibition,1928, woodblocks differentially hand-coloured;7) Large collection of assorted designs and sketches, including various floral patterns and motifs, a vase, book illustrations and embellishments (including 4 designs for publisher's devices or colophons: 'FINIS' written within scrolling foliate cartouche; two satyrs embracing beneath text 'THE END'; large sketch of an angel and supplicant with the text 'Carl Hentschel & Co. Photo-engravers' at the head; an allegorical female figure with robe and shield beneath text 'Bemrose & Sons Ltd. Printers, Derby & London'), and numerous female figures, several sketches evidently preparatory (approx. 50 in total);8) 3 engraved Christmas cards from Leon V. Solon addressed in pencil to John Wadsworth (for 1903, 1905 and 1909, spotted); 2 photographs of works by Leon V. Solon (one of Elizabeth I, the other captioned verso 'Le bain des nymphes'), both signed in the negative, mounted and inscribed by Solon to Wadsworth in pencil on mount, heavily spotted; and 1 further engraving inscribed by Solon to Wadsworth in pencil (device for a menu at 'Uplands'?);9) Other items including: a copy of Wadsworth's Designing from Plant Forms, 1910, first edition, original cloth; 1901-2 syllabus for Macclesfield Techincal and Science School and School of Art (8vo, original decorative wrappers, front cover design signed J. W. Wadsworth); dust jackets possibly designed by Wadsworth, etc. This lot includes a typed letter to Phillips auctioneers from C. J. Hancock requesting a catalogue for the sale.(approx. 150)Provenance: 'The Ceramic Art and Paintings of John and Philip Wadsworth', the auction of their estate, Phillips, Knowle, 8th April 1992, various lots including 55, 89 etc.Note: John William Wadsworth is best remembered as a designer of ceramics, but this extensive collection of material is an engrossing record of his interest in other fields including book decoration, bookplate design and landscape painting, and promises to reward further study. Born in Macclesfield, Wadsworth studied at Stockport School of Art and the Royal College of Art. In 1901 he was appointed assistant art director to L. V. Solon at Mintons, designing Secessionist ware, and became full art director soon after in 1905. He was art director at Royal Worcester from 1915 until returning to Mintons in 1935, where he remained until his death.
- ASA WESTON TWITCHELLAmerican 1820-1904Portrait
ASA WESTON TWITCHELLAmerican 1820-1904Portrait of a gentleman with glasses. Monogrammed and dated lower right A.W. Albany 1868''.Provenance: Private Collection Plymouth Massachusetts.Oil on canvas 30'' x 25''. Framed.''
- WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN 1846-1927),
WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN 1846-1927), "AUTUMN LANDSCAPE", 1904, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, PANORAMIC VIEW OF SUN SETTING OVER RIVER, AT...Wedworth Wadsworth (American 1846-1927), "Autumn Landscape", 1904, watercolor on paper, panoramic view of sun setting over river, at right a dirt path is flanked by rail fence and rows of trees, country house with light in window partly visible in the distance, signed and dated 1904 lower left, matted and framed behind glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 9 1/2" h. x 19 1/2" w.
- WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN, 1846-1927),
WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN, 1846-1927), "SUMMER LANDSCAPE", WATERCOLOR, PANORAMIC EARLY SUMMER SCENE WITH TREES IN BLOOM, COTTAGES...Wedworth Wadsworth (American, 1846-1927), "Summer Landscape", watercolor, panoramic early summer scene with trees in bloom, cottages to right, pond to left, signed lower left, nicely matted and framed behind glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age and use including minor toning, cluster of foxing to center sky, etc., ss: 5 1/2" h. x 14" w.
- WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN, 1846-1927),
WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN, 1846-1927), "WINTER LANDSCAPE WITH LAKE", 1914, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, DEPICTS SNOW SCENE WITH BARE TREE...Wedworth Wadsworth (American, 1846-1927), "Winter Landscape with Lake", 1914, watercolor on paper, depicts snow scene with bare trees by pond, signed and dated lower left, nicely matted and framed behind glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age including possible fading, several small scattered spots of foxing, etc., ss: 6 1/2" h. x 9 1/2" w.
- WEDWORTH WADSWORTH CONNECTICUT
WEDWORTH WADSWORTH CONNECTICUT LANDSCAPE PAINTING Connecticut,1846-1927Naturalist study of a dirt path on the border of a forest and meadow with wood picket fence, identified Durham, Connecticut.
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- § JOHN WADSWORTH (BRITISH 1879–1955)
§ JOHN WADSWORTH (BRITISH 1879–1955) FOR MINTONS LTD.
TWO ORIGINAL DESIGNS FOR MINTON SECESSIONIST VASES, CIRCA 1901 pencil and watercolour on paper, each signed 'John W Wadsworth' in pencil, and initialled 'AS' in ink (lower right), one 55cm x 38cm (21 1/2in x 15in) ; the other 55cm x 37cm (21 1/2 in x 14in); together ‘MINTON SECESSIONIST WARE’, printed trade catalogue cover, designed by Léon Solon, framed, 26cm x 17cm (10 1/4in x 6 3/4in)(3)
- Augustus Walford Weedon (British
Augustus Walford Weedon (British 1838-1908) Rushing Falls watercolor and pencil on board 17 3/4 x 27 1/4 inches.
- W. A. S. Wakefield (American 20th
W. A. S. Wakefield (American 20th Century) Expansive western landscape with distant mountains. Oil on canvasboard signed in the lower left corner apprx. 15" x 19" framed in a rustic finish wood frame overall apprx. 16-1/2" x 20-1/2". Stamped verso "31 Mar 1948".
- Augustus Walford Weedon (British
Augustus Walford Weedon (British 1838-1908) Rushing Falls watercolor and pencil on board 17 3/4 x 27 1/4 inches.
- William John Wainwright (1855-1931)Bust
William John Wainwright (1855-1931)Bust Portrait of a Cavalierinscribed on reversewatercolour 27cm x 19cm (10.75" x 7.5")
- *A Cast Plaster Bust depicting
*A Cast Plaster Bust depicting Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Height 32 1/2 inches.
- WADSWORTH, Margaret, (American,
WADSWORTH, Margaret, (American, 20th C.): Buoys; Rockport, Watercolor, 10 3/4'' x 13 3/4'' sight size, signed, framed, 17 1/2'' x 20 1/2'', Newman Galleries label verso.
- WARRINGTON WICKHAM COLESCOTT, JR.
WARRINGTON WICKHAM COLESCOTT, JR. (AMERICAN)Warrington Wickham Colescott, Jr. (American/Wisconsin, 1921-2018) , "Picasso at Mougins: the Etchings", 2002, soft-ground etching with aquatint, pencil-signed, titled, dated and numbered "68/200" lower margin, "Ro Gallery, New York" label with artist, title and date on backing paper, sight 19 3/4 in. x 26 in., framed
- Waltham gold pocket watch, 14 kt.
Waltham gold pocket watch, 14 kt. yellow gold double case, No. 1978355, works marked "A.W.W. Co.", "Royal", No. 5388601, engraved and monogram, 2-3/4 x 2 in. with gold filled watch chain. Back lid bent, scratches. Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina
- § JOHN WADSWORTH (BRITISH 1879-1955)
PLACE
§ JOHN WADSWORTH (BRITISH 1879-1955)
PLACE DE MARCH, HONFLEUR watercolour, signed;and 'French Market,' ink and watercolour, signed(2)34.5cm (13 1/2in), 24cm (9 1/2in); and 25.5cm (10in), 35cm (13 1/2in)Provenance: 'The Ceramic Art and Paintings of John and Philip Wadsworth', the auction of their estates, Phillips, London, 8th April 1992, lot 108
- William Whit
William Whit
- Waltham Massachusetts full-bodied
Waltham Massachusetts full-bodied copper steer weathervane with a zinc head by Cushing & White (1870-1920) retaining original... ?
- ROBERT WADSWORTH GRAFTON (1876-1936)
ROBERT WADSWORTH GRAFTON (1876-1936) PAINTINGFramed oil on canvas painting, "The Twelve Hours Mediating Between the Active and Contemplative Life," signed lower right Robt W. Grafton (Robert Wadsworth Grafton, American, 1876-1936), dated 1927, sight: approx 23"h, 64"w, overall: approx 27"h, 68.5"w, 12lbs
- WADSWORTH, EDWARD Sailing Ships
WADSWORTH, EDWARD Sailing Ships and Barges of the Western Mediterranean and the Adriatic Seas.
Estimate:$600-$900
- Arthur Wasse (1854-1930 British)
Arthur Wasse (1854-1930 British) Woman with Jug and Basket Passing the Portal Rathaus Rothenburg Germany
- Walter Heath Williams (British
Walter Heath Williams (British 1835-1906) Country Castle oil on canvas initialed WW (lower left) 12 x 10 inches.
- GEORGE JOHN PINWELL R.W.S. (BRITISH
GEORGE JOHN PINWELL R.W.S. (BRITISH 1842-1875)
PEG WOFFINGTON BEFORE MANAGER RICH Signed with monogram (lower left), pencil, watercolour and bodycolour with scratching out60.3cm x 44.5cm (23.75in x 17.5in)Provenance: Sotheby’s, 6 October 1981, lot 139 (unsold);Sotheby’s, London, 1 March 1984, lot 486.Exhibited: Birmingham, Royal Society of Artists, March 1895, no. 407 (lent by Henry Quilter, 21 Bryanston Sq, London W).Note: There is a label verso with title and 'lent by Henry Quilter, 21 Bryanston Sq London W,' as well as a Godden & Fox label.
- W Ward after Henry Bernard Chalon
W Ward after Henry Bernard Chalon (1770/71-1849)/Costive/a favourite fox hound, the property of the Earl of Darlington/engraving, 41.5cm x 51.5cm in a verre eglomise mount/and Edward Hacker after William and Henry Barraud/Mr Charles Davis on the Traverser/mixed method engraving/36cm x 49cm
- William E. Ward (American 1922-2004)
William E. Ward (American 1922-2004) Untitled 1964 watercolor on wove paper signed William E. Ward and dated (lower right) 22 x 30 inches.
- Waltham Massachusetts prancing
Waltham Massachusetts prancing horse weathervane ca. 1865 by A.E. Jewell & Co. with zinc head molded copper body and sheet... ?
- ERNEST WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (MASSACHUSETTS,
ERNEST WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (MASSACHUSETTS, 1845-1921), “MANCHESTER”., OIL ON CANVAS, 10.5” X 18.75”. FRAMED 18.5” X 27”.ERNEST WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW, Massachusetts, 1845-1921, "Manchester". Signed lower right "E.W.L. 73". Titled on gallery label verso. Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 10.5" x 18.75". Framed 18.5" x 27". Provenance: Vose Galleries, Boston.Property of a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson, the contents of the Brick House at Coolidge Point, Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts.
- William Ward, Jr. (American/Canadian,
William Ward, Jr. (American/Canadian, late 19th/early 20th century) Brittany Fisherman, signed lower left "William Ward Jr." and signed, titled and inscribed "6084" verso, oil on canvas board, 11-7/8 x 15-7/8 in.; 20th-century painted wood frame,
- SEWERTILE DOG AND LION. Ohio
SEWERTILE DOG AND LION. Ohio early 20th century. Lion bookend with old dark brown paint. Inscribed ''Wadsworth O. 11-24-1927'' 5.5''h. And a seated flathead dog from Tuscarawas County 5''h. Varying edge loss.
- WARD PATTERSON, GREEK WARRIORS
WARD PATTERSON, GREEK WARRIORS AND WRESTLERS, PAIR WATERCOLORS ON CLOTH, LARGER FRAME: 27 X 45 INWard Patterson, Greek Warriors and Wrestlers, Pair Watercolors on Cloth, Larger Frame: 27 x 45 in
- W.S. Woodward (American mid 20th
W.S. Woodward (American mid 20th c.) oil on canvas of a country inn signed lower right and dated 1946 11 1/4" x 14 3/4". ?
- Theodore Waddell (American b. 1941)
Theodore Waddell (American b. 1941) Vincent's Angus 1995 oil on canvas signed T. Waddell and dated (lower right) 54 3/4 x 54 3/4 inches.