A few examples of appraisal values for
A W WADSWORTH AND SON

• 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
• WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN,
  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 WADSWORTH (BRITISH
  § 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.
• WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN
  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,
  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.
• ASA WESTON TWITCHELLAmerican
  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.''
• § JOHN WADSWORTH (BRITISH
  § 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)
• WEDWORTH WADSWORTH (AMERICAN,
  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.
• ROBERT WADSWORTH GRAFTON, (AMERICAN
  ROBERT WADSWORTH GRAFTON, (AMERICAN 1876-1936), YOUNG BOY FISHING ALONG THE SHORE, OIL ON CANVAS, 17 X 22 IN (43.2 X 55.9 CM)Robert Wadsworth Grafton, (American, 1876-1936) Young Boy Fishing Along the Shore, Oil on canvas Signed Robt. W. Grafton l.l. Oil on canvas Dimensions: 17 x 22 in (43.2 x 55.9 cm)
• William Ward, Jr.
  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,
• W/C - Brother and Sister ca
  W/C - Brother and Sister ca Summer 1910 initialed lower left 'SP' in a circle both children are depicted in white wreathed in golden light she in a sailor outfit with large hair bow he in a Russian tunic with knickers in vintage frame with gilt mat
• 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
• Manner of Theodore Wor
  Manner of Theodore Wor
• EDWARD WILLIAM WYON (ENGLISH,
  EDWARD WILLIAM WYON (ENGLISH, 1811-1885), TWO ANTIQUE WAX RELIEF PLAQUES AFTER ENGLISH ARTISTS Circa 1840, tondo form wax relief plaques, the first modeled after Sir Joshua Reynolds' (1723-1792) The Infant Academy; the second modeled after Thomas Lawerence's (1769-1830) The Calmady Children. Both with incised inscription to lower tondo border, presented behind glass in uniform parcel gilt frames with cove molded deep crimson upholstered matting.
• William John Wainwright
  William John Wainwright (1855-1931)Bust Portrait of a Cavalierinscribed on reversewatercolour 27cm x 19cm (10.75" x 7.5")
• 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.
• 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.
• § JOHN WADSWORTH (BRITISH
  § 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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".
• early 19th Century English
  early 19th Century English SchoolPORTRAIT OF MR WILLIAM WIGHTWICK(1786-1827) OF NEW ROMNEYPORTRAIT OF MRS MARY WIGHTWICK N?E NEAME (17?-1848) DAUGHTER OF THOS NEAMEa pairboth half length he wearing a black coat and white stock she wearing a black dress with lace collar and a beaded white turbanoil on canvas 76cm x 51cm (30" x 20")in contemporary moulded gilt frames
• WADSWORTH, EDWARD Sailing Ships and
  WADSWORTH, EDWARD Sailing Ships and Barges of the Western Mediterranean and the Adriatic Seas. Estimate:$600-$900
• American School (19th century)
  American School (19th century) Portrait of a Gentleman, said to be James Worthington III, a prominent Boston Merchant, circa 1830, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30-1/8 x 25 in.; possibly original gilt wood and composition frame,
• Two Wilde signed daguerreotypes,
  Two Wilde signed daguerreotypes, one-sixth plate images of gentlemen, original gold-on-black label affixed to one mat "Dr. Wilde and Daughter, Artists" (J.W.F. and Augusta Wilde, active 1849-1854, Charlotte, Greensboro and Asheville, North Carolina), original paper seals intact, in original mother-of-pearl inlaid book style double case, 3-7/8 x 3-1/2 in. Separations to case, images with minor discoloration. Descended in the family of James W. Patton (1803-1861) of Asheville, North Carolina, to Mary Parker, consignor.
• After Andrew Wyeth (Chadds Ford,
  After Andrew Wyeth (Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania/Maine, 1917-2009), "Arthur Cleveland", offset print, edition 96/100, published by The Wilmington Society of the Fine Arts, Wilmington, Delaware, signed lower right "Andrew Wyeth", 26 x 18-7/8 in. (image), stained wood frame,
• ROBERT
  ROBERT WESSON(Vermont/Massachusetts, 1902-1967) Chelsea, Vermont, signed lower right "Robert Wesson", also signed and inscribed with title stretcher verso, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in.; carved gilt wood and composition frame, 32 x 38 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Vail, Colorado Condition: slight bulge to canvas center left, slightly yellowed varnish; frame with minimal wear
• CASUALTY GREAT WAR MEDALS BELONGING
  CASUALTY GREAT WAR MEDALS BELONGING TO A FATHER AND SON. 1914 Trio, correctly impressed 34759 GNR F Bosworthick RA Condition EF 1914/15 Trio, correctly impressed 2495 C.SJT W. Bosworthick Rif Brig. Condition EF Sold with a Princess Mary Tin.
• Six Thomas W. Nason engravings
  Six Thomas W. Nason engravings (Thomas Willoughby Nason, American, born Massachusetts, 1889-1971), all signed lower right in pencil "T.W. Nason", wood engravings on paper: (1) "Solitude", 28/60, plate 2-3/4 x 5-5/16 in., foxing ; (2) "The Wheel Wright's Shop, 1936, plate 4-3/4 x 5-3/4 in., paper tape top two corners, hinged at top ; (3) "The Fitch House (1737) Sturbridge Village", plate 5-1/8 x 7-5/8 in., light foxing ; (4) "Maine Fishing Village", 1941, edition 75, plate 8-1/2 x 3-5/8 in.; (5) "Winter Afternoon", 12/65, plate 4-7/8 x 5-5/8 in., minor foxing ; (6) "In New Hampshire", 1930, 20/40, minor foxing ; hand painted frames. All with toning; frames with abrasions. Deaccessioned from a South Carolina Museum
• W/C - Two Jersey Cows walking
  W/C - Two Jersey Cows walking toward a river by Thomas Allen Jr.. (MA 1849-1924) estate stamped verso. Unframed shrinkwrapped. SS: 11'' X 14'' Good condition.
• 18th century British portrait,
  18th century British portrait, three-quarter length portrait of wigged gentleman in brown brocaded vest, brown jacket, holding glove beside sword hilt, circa 1760, unsigned, oil on canvas, 49-1/4 x 40 in.; 20th century painted wood and composition frame. Restretched, 19th century lining, two periods of restoration, retouch scattered in face, at both hands, in vest, jacket and background, approximately 50 percent of surface affected, lifting at top edge from liner, crackle, flaking, abrasions to varnish layer, craquelure, overcleaning, grime, canvas loose; frame with abrasions. Estate of the Late Wyatt W. Childs, Barnesville, Georgia.
• American folk art portrait,
  American folk art portrait, children, full double portrait of two boys, one with dog, the other with bow and arrows in wooded landscape, distant house, circa 1845, unsigned, possibly Joseph Whiting Stock, Massachusetts, 1815-1855, oil on canvas, 47-5/8 x 39 in.; 19th century gilt wood frame with liner. Four patches (tape) verso, central seam with associated crackle, cupping, lacking central support bar of stretcher, retouch, overall crackle; frame with abrasions. Collected by consignor's grandfather, 1930s or 1940s.
• ROBERT WADSWORTH GRAFTON
  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
• Douglas Duer (American 1887-1964)
  Douglas Duer (American 1887-1964) oil on canvas illustration of a father and son in a wagon signed lower middle 22" x 16". ?
• 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