SEASCAPES
23/02/2025
Paddle Steamer
A paddle steamer carrying passengers back from a pleasurable day out returns to harbour. Its last journey of the day, then being made ready for work on the morrow. Pleasure steamers like this were entertainment for holidaymakers many years ago, a time now sadly in the past, but remembered forever in this painting. Watercolour. 12in. x 10in. SOLD. In private collection.In private U.K. collection
Tug and Tower Bridge
A working tug, pictured from a moored Thames barge makes its way along the river, the outline of huge cranes beside the docks and the famous Tower bridge in the far distance. Days gone by now, but the romance of the time endures. Watercolour. 12 in. X 8 in. (30.5 cm. X 20.5 cm.) double mounted. 18&3/8 in. X 14&3/8 in. (46.5 cm. x 36.5 cm.) including double mount and frame. SOLD. In private collection of Mr. & Mrs. Firbank.
Blowing Hard
"BLOWING HARD" A small craft, sailing easily under the growing strength of the wind. The destination unknown, perhaps there is none, the crew just enjoying the pleasures of the day. Acrylic on board. SOLD. In the collection of Mr.Warren.
