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ARTWORK: PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, PRINTS ETC.

Selection of paintings by new and old artists, verified wherever possible. A great painting is one you never tire of looking at. Here you will also find drawings, sketches and prints, some from the 1700s.

PAINTING INSPIRED BY A SUNSET NEAR ARUNDEL IN ENGLAND. Painted by English artist Paul Lambert, signed and dated 1965. His work often featured these evocative country scenes of dawn and dusk. Reference 3618. Size 39 x 102 cms., or 16 x 40 inches. Euros 140.

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NUMBERED PRINT (84) of the painting entitled "Hotel Paqueta" by English artist Ilana Richardson, circa 1975. The artist is well known for her portrayals of gentle, serene scenes which convey a relaxing atmosphere. Reference 3620. Size 80 x 67 cms., or 34 x 26 inches. Euros 140.

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LATE 1970s painting of a sunlit courtyard, probably in Portugal, by London born artist, Richard Akerman. The Artist died in Spain in 2005 and his works are well documented. This example presents a very relaxing sunlit hide away. Reference 3621. Size 64 x 76 cms., or 25 x 30 inches. Euros 120.

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POSTER FOR THE "Exposicion - Santa Teresa y Su Tiempo " held at "El Museo Avila Artes", Madrid, 1970. Perfect condition, framed. Reference 3619, Size 72 x 52 cms., or 28 x 21 inches. Euros 60.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN LANDSCAPE provided the artist John Meyer an endless choice of subjects. I asked him to paint a scene for me so that everytime I looked at it I would smell the dust. His portrayal of "Grootvloek Vlei", together with the borehole, does just that. Signed on the reverse. Reference 3651. Size, unframed, is 25 x 35 cms. Euros 250.

THE TRADITIONAL BOREHOLE AND WATER TANK found throughout rural Southern Africa.

DICK FINDLAY (1928 - 1996) WAS ONE OF THE BEST SOUTH AFRICAN ARTISTS OF HIS GENERATION. He specialised not only in captivating portaits of wildlife animals and birds, but was an accomplished illustrator of magazines and textbooks. This pair are signed and dated 1959. His prices fetched at auctions range from USD 200 to 1,000. Size (unframed) both 34 x 24 cms. Euros 65 the pair.

LEFT SHOWS a European Bee Eater and right hand drawing is of a Lilac Breasted Roller, native of East Africa but ranging as far south as Kwa Zulu.

ANTIQUE ENGRAVINGS OF THE ORIGINAL 8 GATES TO THE CITY OF LONDON FROM HARRISON'S "HISTORY OF LONDON -- 1775". Walter Harrison was a very busy man and followed his historical research into specific suburbs and whole areas of London with folios or books with engraved illustrations of each one. He managed to find enough drawings, plans and notes to re-constitute these 8 gates which had been demolished in 1760 because they could not handle the volume of people, animals and goods entering and leaving the famous one square mile City of London. Reference 3444. Size 20 x 30 cms., or 8 x 12 inches. Euros 45..

THREE FASCINATING CHURCHES EACH WITH ENGRAVED DRAWINGS. SHOWN IN HARRISON'S "HISTORY OF LONDON, 1775". Left: Saint Mary Aldermary Church in Bow Lane just behind St. Paul's Cathederal, thought to be the oldest Church in the City. The architect was Sir Christopher Wren. Centre: Church of Saint Mary le Bow in Cheapside. Right The Church of Saint Mildred was a refuge for the inhabitants of Husoy Island off the coast of Norway. Reference 3443. Size 20 x 30 cms., or 8 x 12 inches. Euros 35.

ENGRAVINGS OF THE HALLS HOUSING THE HOMES OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANIES OF BOTH GROCERS AND GOLDSMITHS. PUBLISHED IN HARRISON'S "HISTORY OF LONDON, DATED 1775. These are two of the largest Halls of the 110 Livery Companies representing the whole range of professions in the UK. Reference 3440. Size 30 x 20 cms., or 12 x 8 inches. Euros 35.

ENGRAVINGS OF TWO ALMS HOUSES IN THE EAST END OF LONDON. BOTH FEATURED IN "HARRISON'S HISTORY OF LONDON, PRINTED IN 1775" The Trinity Alms House (bottom drawing) was built in 1685. Like most others it was designed to help the truly destitute people with no money, work, possessions and hope. Reference 3445. Size 30 x 20 cms., or 12 x 8 inches. Euros 35.

TWO GRAND BUILDINGS IN THE CITY, THE MANSION HOUSE AND THE GUILDHALL, ARE SHOWN ON THIS PAGE OF HARRISON`S "HISTORY OF LONDON" published in 1775. The Mansion House has been the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London since 1752. The Guildhall houses the City of London's elected assembly.Reference 3441. Size 30 x 20 cms., or 12 x 8 inches. Euros 35.

IN HIS 1775 BOOK OF "THE HISTORY OF LONDON" THE AUTHOR AND RESEARCHER, WALTER HARRISON, pays tribute to the number of churches within the one square mile and the trauma they have endured. Much more information is available on these churches - please ask. Reference 3442. Size 30 x 20 cms., or 12 x 8 inches. Euros 35.