Catalogue XXV: Drawings of the Early English School

William Ward (of Richmond)

Reference: William Ward, 1898c

‘J. M. W. TURNER, R.A.’

204 – ‘Saltwood Castle, Kent. Water colour. 7 ⅞ × 5 ⅝. A charming and finished example of Turner’s early period, of first-rate quality, and in fine preservation’. £36 15s
206 – ‘An Italian Landscape. Architectural foreground, with distant lake and mountains. Early water colour. 9 × 6 ¼’. £4 4s
207 – ‘A Swiss Mountain Scene. Fine early drawing in grey. 14 ¼ × 8 ⅞’, £4 4s’

‘THOMAS GIRTIN (Exh. 1794–1801)’

212 – ‘Landscape, with an old thatched shed and figures. Water colour. 7 ½ × 5. A charming example of Girtin’s earlier manner’. £5 5s (TG0922)
213 – ‘Landscape, with an old water mill. Water colour. 12 × 8 ¾. A finished example, in remarkably fresh condition’. £6 6s (TG1435)
214 – ‘Landscape, with cottages. Water colour. 10 ¾ × 8’. £3 3s
215 – ‘Landscape, with oak and distant church. Water colour. 11 × 9. From Dr. Pocock’s collection’. £3 3s
216 – ‘Mountainous Landscape, with cottages and stone bridge over a rushing stream. Water colour. 11 ⅜ × 7 ¾. From Dr. Pocock’s collection’. £3 3s
217 – ‘Bishop’s Bridge, Norwich. Water colour. 17 ¼ × 12 ½. A powerful and effective drawing’. £10 10s (see TG0056)
218 – ‘Hotel de Ville, Paris. Water colour. 12 ¼ × 10 ⅛. A first-rate and important example of Girtin’s latest style’. £25 (TG1906)

Identified Exhibits