A collection of artworks on paper featuring various landscapes, genre scenes, and nature studies. The lot includes a mountain landscape by William Heaton Cooper (British, 1903-1995) titled ‘Tarn on Glaramara, Lake District’, executed in watercolour and pencil, signed W Heaton Cooper lower left and inscribed on the verso. A continental market scene by Paul Marney (British, 1829-1914) titled ‘Merne Market (Oise)’ is rendered in watercolour and ink, signed Paul Marney lower right and accompanied by a titled label on the verso. A harvest scene with a horse-drawn hay wagon is signed ROWLAND H. HILL (British, 1873-1952) lower left, executed in watercolour. A figurative scene depicting reindeer in a snowy landscape is signed G Hägg lower right. Other works include a moorland landscape titled ‘Down Tor Dartmoor’ by Denie Snushall, with an artist label on the verso, a lake landscape in the manner of Heaton Cooper, and a monochromatic teal nature study of a kingfisher. The pieces are housed in a variety of wooden, gilt, and silver-toned frames with card mounts behind glass. Verso labels include a framer’s sticker for David Franklin, Tavistock.
Condition report:
The collection exhibits visible age-related wear across several pieces. Significant foxing and spotting are present on the paper supports and mounts, most notably on the market scene and the moorland landscape. Light surface fading and tonal shifts are consistent with the age of the watercolours. Frames show minor abrasions, surface scuffs, and corner wear. Backing boards and tape seals show age-related discolouration and minor staining.
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