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British Paintings
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![Vintage British School Artist Dion Pears Battle of Britain Oil Painting Signed: Vintage British School Artist Dion Pears Battle of Britain Oil Painting Signed, SLL, O/M, 11 x 29" Board, 14 x 32" Overall, depicts a Spitfire being chased by a Messerschmidt. Dion Pears was a British](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7116/334083/180514946_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718979081)
![John Dawson Watson (1832-1892 British) "Back Home" c. 1874: Artist: John Dawson Watson (1832-1892 British) Subject: Mother with child Medium: Oil Date: 1874 Size: Unframed: 9.5" x 13.25" Framed: 15.25" x 19.25" Provenan](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/172704248_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Arthur Winter Shaw (1869-1948 United Kingdom) "Washing Day": Artist: Arthur Winter Shaw (1869-1948 United Kingdom) Subject: Washing Laundry Medium: Oil Date: Unknown Size: Unframed: 16.5" x 20" Framed: 24" x 27.5" Prove](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/172704305_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Vintage Painting by Richard Simms (British, b. 1926): Vintage painting by British artist Richard Simms (Britain, 1926)The painting depicts a farmhouse at the edge of a lake, a couple of cows gracing and drinking water out of the lake. This is a beautiful](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/332889/180081485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394123)
![Abstract Oil Painting of a Person Seated by Unknown Artist: Artist: Unknown Artist (Purchased in Winnipeg, MB) Subject: Person Sitting Date: Estimated between 1950-1975 Medium: Oil on Paper on board Provenance: Gerald Sigvaldason Col](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/111856224_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Donald A. Paton (1879–1949 British) "Early Autumn; Where the River Enters": Artist: Donald A. Paton (1879–1949 British) Subject: Early autumn; where the river enters Medium: Watercolour Date: Unknown Size: Unframed: 6.5" x 9.5" Framed 12" x 15.75"<](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173545125_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![John R. Forsyth (1858-1923) Old Ship Scene - Early 1900's: Artist: John R. Forsyth (1858-1923) Subject: Ship Scene Medium: Watercolor Size: Unframed: 12" x 18" Framed: 20" x 26.5" Provenance: Private Collection, MB Sigvaldason Fi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/112195961_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Vintage Painting by Richard Simms (British, b. 1926): Vintage painting by British artist Richard Simms (Britain, 1926)The painting depicts a farmhouse at the edge of a lake, a boat by the lake with a figure walking towards the boat. This is a beautiful p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/332889/180081222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393239)
![George Morrison Reid Henry (British, 1891-1983), Woodcock: George Morrison Reid Henry (British, 1891-1983) Woodcock signed "G.M. Henry" lower left watercolor, 7 by 9 3/4 in. titled on The McEwan Gallery, Glengarden, Scotland label on back](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276804_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Watercolour of Canterbury Cathedral by Unknown Artist: Artist: Unknown Artist (initialed A.R.) Subject: Canterbury Cathedral Medium: Watercolour Date: Unknown Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 7.5" Framed: 9.75" x 11.75" Pro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/174060749_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![John Menzies (1871-1939 British) c. 1938: Artist: John Menzies (1871-1939 British) Subject: Canoe travelling on river Medium: Watercolour Date: 1938 Size: Unframed: 12" x 16.6" Framed: 18.5" x 23" Prov](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/172705045_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Vintage Painting by Richard Simms (British, b. 1926): Vintage painting by British artist Richard Simms (Britain, 1926)The painting depicts a farmhouse at the edge of a lake, a boat on the lake with two people inside the boat having a good conversation wh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/332889/180063272_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390809)
![John Philip Spradbery (d.2019 United Kingdom) c.1961: Artist: John Philip Spradbery (d.2019 United Kingdom) Subject: Apiary Medium: Oil Date: 1961 Size: Unframed: 19.5" x 23.5" Framed 21.5" x 25.5" Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173178005_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Theodore Howard Somervell (British, 1890-1975) Watercolor, Gouache And Graphite on Paper, 1929,: Theodore Howard Somervell (British, 1890-1975) Watercolor, Gouache And Graphite on Paper, 1929, "View of the Himalayas", H 8.5" W 12.25" | Signed in the lower left and dated 1929. Matted and framed un](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/334685/180923809_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719509439)
![Charles Day Hunt (RI) (British, 1803-1877) Watercolor on Paper Ca. 1850, "Hide And Seek", H 8" W 7": Charles Day Hunt (RI) (British, 1803-1877) Watercolor on Paper Ca. 1850, "Hide And Seek", H 8" W 7" | Depicting children trying to fit into a cupboard in a game of hide and seek. Signed lower right. T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/334684/180923485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719507067)
![Harold Lawes (British, 1865-1940) Watercolor on Paper on Board Ca. 1910, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, H: Harold Lawes (British, 1865-1940) Watercolor on Paper on Board Ca. 1910, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, H 10.5" W 15.25" | Signed and titled lower right. in original frame and backing. Provenance: Property](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/334685/180923896_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719509439)
![Large Original Ilona Muravjova Oil Abstract – Artist Signed, 30” x 36”: Large Ilona Muravjova Acrylic Oil on Canvas – Abstract Scene. Artist signed lower right. 21st cent. Painting measures 30” x 36”. In a very fine gold-leafed wood frame @ 40 ½R](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/334282/180651461_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719333588)
![George Harlow White (British, 1817-1888) Watercolors on Paper, 1879 And 1881, "Views of Hastings And: George Harlow White (British, 1817-1888) Watercolors on Paper, 1879 And 1881, "Views of Hastings And Windsor Castle", 2 pcs | View of Hastings: Signed and dated 1879 in the lower left. Image size: H 5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/334684/180923234_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719507067)
![Roy Gerrard (British, 1935-1997) Watercolor And Ink over Graphite on Paper, 1978, "The Dales: Roy Gerrard (British, 1935-1997) Watercolor And Ink over Graphite on Paper, 1978, "The Dales Excursion (The Favershams)", H 14" W 8.25" | Signed and dated to the lower right. Frame measures H 20" X W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/334684/180923522_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719507067)
![Charles Welby Smith (British, 1857-1908) Oil on Canvas, Late 19th C., "River Thames Between: Charles Welby Smith (British, 1857-1908) Oil on Canvas, Late 19th C., "River Thames Between Whitechurch And Goring", H 12" W 18" | Signed in the lower left. Thames riverscape with two figures fishing](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/334685/180923839_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719509439)
![Edward Charles Barnes (British, 1830-1882) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1880, "Flower Girl", H 25" W 20": Edward Charles Barnes (British, 1830-1882) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1880, "Flower Girl", H 25" W 20" | Depicting a Roman flower seller. Signed lower right. Original frame, stretcher, and canvas. Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/334685/180923685_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719509439)
![18th C. British Portrait in Gilt Frame, possibly Giles Hussey: Western Europe, possibly by Giles Hussey (British, 1710-1788) as indicated by the plaque on gilded frame. Portrait of a Lady, oil on canvas, 18th century. A striking portrait of an elegant woman in an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180417682_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718805183)
![19th C. British Portrait of a Woman in Gilt Frame: Western Europe, probably British, ca. 1828-1839. A beautiful 19th century British portrait of an elegant woman presented bust-length and wearing a stunning white gown with an Empire waist and a shawl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180417681_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718805183)
![18th C. British Pendant Portraits - Lady & Gentleman: European, British, 18th century. A fabulous pair of 18th century British pendant portraits probably painted by a follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). Both sitters are depicted bust-length and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180280056_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718645738)
News about British Paintings
![British Brushstrokes: Fine Art & Prints Sale presented in New York June 26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/180035907_1_x.jpg)
British Brushstrokes: Fine Art & Prints Sale presented in New York June 26
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, June 26, beginning at 5 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct its next auction having the title of British Brushstrokes: Fine Art & Prints Sale. The 283-lot offering consists exclusively of works by British artists. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. As it happens, all three […]
![One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Propstore-May-30-British-Empire-Strikes-Back-poster.jpeg)
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ RICKMANSWORTH, UK – One of the rarest of Lucasfilm marketing one-sheets for The Empire Strikes Back will be offered at Propstore Thursday, May 30 as part of its UK-based Collectible Poster Live Auction – London sale. The complete catalog is available for […]
![Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sworders-May-19-Joy.jpeg)
Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19
FARNHAM, UK – Sworders is currently offering selected contents from The Sculpture Park, the open-air display in the village of Churt, England. The auction of modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture runs online until Sunday, May 19. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Run by artist, collector, and dealer Eddie Powell during the […]
![British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ishtar-Aux-March-7-ATS-recruiting-poster-in-Hebrew.jpg)
British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights
World War II-era Poster, in Hebrew, Recruiting Jewish Women to Join the British Army, $7,800 TEL AVIV – Second World War posters recruiting British and American women to the war effort are a familiar sight at auction. Less well known, and much harder to find, are the posters that encouraged thousands of Jewish women to […]