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Works on Paper
Original 19th Century and 20th Century Paintings and other Fine Art in Oil, Pen and Ink and other Mixed Media.
Works on Paper Online Art Gallery
From drawing and painting to collage and beyond, works on paper encompass a diverse range of media that can provide a view into an artist’s creative mind. The immediate gratification afforded by working on paper has enabled artists to develop new techniques in art.
Works on Paper include: prints, pencil drawings, Pen and Ink, Collage, Watercolours, Manuscripts, etc.
Oakham Fine Art has a collection of outstanding and unique works on paper including artworks by Sir Frank Brangwn, Charles Spencelayh, Thomas Cooper Gotch and the "5th Beatle" Stuart Sutcliffe. Please click on the thumbnail images below to see the details and expanded image of each of the artworks.
If you would like further information on any of our artworks, or you are interested in purchasing any of the pictures and you require additional images then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to provide these on request.
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Works on Paper: Bio
Scarborough - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5020
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 19½" x 26” (50cm x 66cm)
Verso – Old label that reads “This work painted by Sir Alfred East R.A. was in my possession at the time of his death. It was included in the Memorial Exhibition held at The Fine Art Society, 148, New Bond Street, London, in July 1918 under the title ’Scarborough’ Signed Annie East”
PROVENANCE
Painted in the style of JMW Turner and using a similar composition to JMW Turner's Scarborough painting, this stunning artwork remained in the private collection of Sir Alfred East and Mrs Annie East.
Sir Alfred East Memorial Exhibition at The Fine Art Society, London. July 1918
E H Hare, Esq., Birmingham.
Christie's, Sale, 28 May 1923.
Condition - Excellent
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 19½" x 26” (50cm x 66cm)
Verso – Old label that reads “This work painted by Sir Alfred East R.A. was in my possession at the time of his death. It was included in the Memorial Exhibition held at The Fine Art Society, 148, New Bond Street, London, in July 1918 under the title ’Scarborough’ Signed Annie East”
PROVENANCE
Painted in the style of JMW Turner and using a similar composition to JMW Turner's Scarborough painting, this stunning artwork remained in the private collection of Sir Alfred East and Mrs Annie East.
Sir Alfred East Memorial Exhibition at The Fine Art Society, London. July 1918
E H Hare, Esq., Birmingham.
Christie's, Sale, 28 May 1923.
Condition - Excellent
Loading Barges - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5015
Medium - Watercolour on paper
Size - 9½" x 13" (24cm x 33cm)
Recto – Signed and inscribed “Loading Barges”
PROVENANCE
From a private collection in Chobham, Surrey. A number of quality paintings were in the collection including paintings by Alfred de Breanski Snr and other paintings by Sir Alfred East. Some of which included dedications from East to relatives of the previous owners.
Condition – Excellent
Medium - Watercolour on paper
Size - 9½" x 13" (24cm x 33cm)
Recto – Signed and inscribed “Loading Barges”
PROVENANCE
From a private collection in Chobham, Surrey. A number of quality paintings were in the collection including paintings by Alfred de Breanski Snr and other paintings by Sir Alfred East. Some of which included dedications from East to relatives of the previous owners.
Condition – Excellent
Exploration - Charles Spencelayh (1865 – 1958)
REF: 5057
Medium - Watercolour on paper
Size - 13½" x 15½" (34cm x 39cm)
Recto – Signed and dated April 31 in Red
Verso - Inscribed “Exploration” Charles Spencelayh
PROVENANCE
Lawrences
Condition - Excellent
Medium - Watercolour on paper
Size - 13½" x 15½" (34cm x 39cm)
Recto – Signed and dated April 31 in Red
Verso - Inscribed “Exploration” Charles Spencelayh
PROVENANCE
Lawrences
Condition - Excellent
The Pond by the Road - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5018
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 21" x 26" (54cm x 66cm)
Recto - Signed
PROVENANCE
Bonhams
Condition - Excellent
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 21" x 26" (54cm x 66cm)
Recto - Signed
PROVENANCE
Bonhams
Condition - Excellent
Salmon Fishing Station on the Scottish Coast - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5021
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 13½" x 20½" (34cm x 52cm)
Recto – Signed and dated 1883. Indistinctly inscribed “To my friend Thomas ----- with kind regards”
Verso - Inscribed “Salmon Fishing Station on the Scottish Coast”
PROVENANCE
Sotheby’s
Condition – Excellent
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 13½" x 20½" (34cm x 52cm)
Recto – Signed and dated 1883. Indistinctly inscribed “To my friend Thomas ----- with kind regards”
Verso - Inscribed “Salmon Fishing Station on the Scottish Coast”
PROVENANCE
Sotheby’s
Condition – Excellent
Two Preparatory Studies for "Barges" - Sir Frank Brangwyn (1867 – 1956)
REF: 5047A
5047A and 5047B are one item as the artworks are recto and verso.
Medium - Gouache, pencil and ink on paper
Size - 8½" x 11" (21cm x 27cm)
Verso - Artwork B
PROVENANCE
Lots Road Auctions Rooms
Two preparatory studies for the Oil Painting “Unloading the Barges”
Condition – Excellent. An old minor tear to the right edge of the artwork
5047A and 5047B are one item as the artworks are recto and verso.
Medium - Gouache, pencil and ink on paper
Size - 8½" x 11" (21cm x 27cm)
Verso - Artwork B
PROVENANCE
Lots Road Auctions Rooms
Two preparatory studies for the Oil Painting “Unloading the Barges”
Condition – Excellent. An old minor tear to the right edge of the artwork
Two Preparatory Studies for "Barges" - Sir Frank Brangwyn (1867 – 1956)
REF: 5047B
5047B and 5047A are one item as the artworks are recto and verso.
Medium - Gouache, pencil and ink on paper
Size - 8½" x 11" (21cm x 27cm)
Recto - Inscribed “Barges”
Verso - Artwork A
PROVENANCE
Lots Road Auctions Rooms
Two preparatory studies for the Oil Painting of “Unloading the Barges”
Condition – Excellent. An old minor tear to the left edge of the artwork
5047B and 5047A are one item as the artworks are recto and verso.
Medium - Gouache, pencil and ink on paper
Size - 8½" x 11" (21cm x 27cm)
Recto - Inscribed “Barges”
Verso - Artwork A
PROVENANCE
Lots Road Auctions Rooms
Two preparatory studies for the Oil Painting of “Unloading the Barges”
Condition – Excellent. An old minor tear to the left edge of the artwork
The Beatles Tree (A Side) - Stuart Sutcliffe (1940 - 1962)
REF: 5065A
5065A and 5065B are one item as the artworks are recto and verso.
Medium - Watercolour and Ink on Paper
Size - 4½" x 7" (12cm x 18cm)
Two original ink and watercolour artworks on both sides of a page removed from Stuart Sutcliffe's Liverpool Art School examination notebook from 1960. The piece includes caricatures of members of The Beatles “hidden” within the branches of the tree. Read the Stuart Sutcliffe bio section for further information.
The artworks were the property of the Sutcliffe Estate and sold at Sothebys, London in September 1999. The artworks are also included in the “Stuart” limited edition book that is available for purchase from ourselves in conjunction with this artwork.
Condition: Excellent. There is a small tear near the top of the artwork likely to have been caused by Stuart himself as he pressed his pen firmly against the paper. This does not detract at all from the artwork rather it adds to the story.
5065A and 5065B are one item as the artworks are recto and verso.
Medium - Watercolour and Ink on Paper
Size - 4½" x 7" (12cm x 18cm)
Two original ink and watercolour artworks on both sides of a page removed from Stuart Sutcliffe's Liverpool Art School examination notebook from 1960. The piece includes caricatures of members of The Beatles “hidden” within the branches of the tree. Read the Stuart Sutcliffe bio section for further information.
The artworks were the property of the Sutcliffe Estate and sold at Sothebys, London in September 1999. The artworks are also included in the “Stuart” limited edition book that is available for purchase from ourselves in conjunction with this artwork.
Condition: Excellent. There is a small tear near the top of the artwork likely to have been caused by Stuart himself as he pressed his pen firmly against the paper. This does not detract at all from the artwork rather it adds to the story.
The Beatles Tree (B Side) - Stuart Sutcliffe (1940 - 1962)
REF: 5065B
5065B and 5065A are one item as the artworks are recto and verso.
Medium - Watercolour and Ink on Paper
Size - 4½" x 7" (12cm x 18cm)
Two original ink and watercolour artworks on both sides of a page removed from Stuart Sutcliffe's Liverpool Art School examination notebook from 1960. The artworks were the property of the Sutcliffe Estate and sold at Sothebys, London in September 1999. The artworks are also included in the “Stuart” limited edition book that is available for purchase from ourselves in conjunction with this artwork.
Condition: Excellent. There is a small tear near the top of the artwork likely to have been caused by Stuart himself as he pressed his pen firmly against the paper. This does not detract at all from the artwork rather it adds to the story.
5065B and 5065A are one item as the artworks are recto and verso.
Medium - Watercolour and Ink on Paper
Size - 4½" x 7" (12cm x 18cm)
Two original ink and watercolour artworks on both sides of a page removed from Stuart Sutcliffe's Liverpool Art School examination notebook from 1960. The artworks were the property of the Sutcliffe Estate and sold at Sothebys, London in September 1999. The artworks are also included in the “Stuart” limited edition book that is available for purchase from ourselves in conjunction with this artwork.
Condition: Excellent. There is a small tear near the top of the artwork likely to have been caused by Stuart himself as he pressed his pen firmly against the paper. This does not detract at all from the artwork rather it adds to the story.
Dieppe 47 - Frank Dobson (1886 - 1963)
REF: 5063
Medium - Pen and Gouache on Paper
Size - 6½" x 11" (17cm x 28cm)
Recto - Signed and inscribed “Dieppe 47”
PROVENANCE
Purchased from Edward Sherman, Sacramento, May 2002
Condition - Excellent
Medium - Pen and Gouache on Paper
Size - 6½" x 11" (17cm x 28cm)
Recto - Signed and inscribed “Dieppe 47”
PROVENANCE
Purchased from Edward Sherman, Sacramento, May 2002
Condition - Excellent
Ben Lomond from above Aberfoyle - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5023 - SOLD
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 9½" x 13” (24cm x 33cm)
Recto - Signed and inscribed “To Miss H Keir with Alfred East’s compliments Oct 1885” “Ben Lomond from above Aberfoyle”
PROVENANCE
From a private collection in Chobham, Surrey. A number of quality paintings were in the collection including paintings by Alfred de Breanski Snr and other paintings by Sir Alfred East. The dedication Recto is from East to a relative of the previous owner.
Condition - Excellent
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 9½" x 13” (24cm x 33cm)
Recto - Signed and inscribed “To Miss H Keir with Alfred East’s compliments Oct 1885” “Ben Lomond from above Aberfoyle”
PROVENANCE
From a private collection in Chobham, Surrey. A number of quality paintings were in the collection including paintings by Alfred de Breanski Snr and other paintings by Sir Alfred East. The dedication Recto is from East to a relative of the previous owner.
Condition - Excellent
The Mill - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5037
Medium - Watercolour on paper
Size - 9½" x 13" (24cm x 33cm)
PROVENANCE
From a private collection in Chobham, Surrey. A number of quality paintings were in the collection including paintings by Alfred de Breanski Snr and other paintings by Sir Alfred East. Some of which included dedications from East to relatives of the previous owners.
Condition - Excellent
Medium - Watercolour on paper
Size - 9½" x 13" (24cm x 33cm)
PROVENANCE
From a private collection in Chobham, Surrey. A number of quality paintings were in the collection including paintings by Alfred de Breanski Snr and other paintings by Sir Alfred East. Some of which included dedications from East to relatives of the previous owners.
Condition - Excellent
Pondside View in the Evening (Upton Grey) - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5022
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 8½" x 12” (21cm x 30cm)
Verso – Old label from Lady East that reads “Pondside View in the Evening by Sir Alfred East. R.A. Purchased from Lady East”. The label is signed by Lady East.
A letter of authenticity dated 1918 from the William Dennis Gallery, Canada, stating that the painting was purchased from Lady East.
PROVENANCE
Recently identified as the pond and white house located in the Village of Upton Grey, Hampshire, England. Both the pond and white house have changed very little to this day. Upton Grey was the home of the journalist and art critic Charles Home, a good friend of Sir Alfred East and where East would often stay. Charles Holme also accompanied East on his trip to Japan in 1889.
Cheffins
COA and old label verso
Condition – Excellent
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 8½" x 12” (21cm x 30cm)
Verso – Old label from Lady East that reads “Pondside View in the Evening by Sir Alfred East. R.A. Purchased from Lady East”. The label is signed by Lady East.
A letter of authenticity dated 1918 from the William Dennis Gallery, Canada, stating that the painting was purchased from Lady East.
PROVENANCE
Recently identified as the pond and white house located in the Village of Upton Grey, Hampshire, England. Both the pond and white house have changed very little to this day. Upton Grey was the home of the journalist and art critic Charles Home, a good friend of Sir Alfred East and where East would often stay. Charles Holme also accompanied East on his trip to Japan in 1889.
Cheffins
COA and old label verso
Condition – Excellent
Turf Fields with the Mountains Beyond - Paul Henry (1876 – 1958)
REF: 5053 - SOLD
Medium – Colour collotype on paper
Size - 16½" x 19" (42cm x 48cm)
Recto – Signed in pencil in the bottom right margin. Fine Art Guild publisher’s stamp on the bottom left margin. Copyright W.J. Stacey, London.
PROVENANCE
Rare Artist’s Signed Proof edition. Date of approval 1938
Limited Edition of 200 prints - Titled “A Showery Day”
Lots Road Auction Rooms
Condition – Very Good. One very small pin hole within the image
Medium – Colour collotype on paper
Size - 16½" x 19" (42cm x 48cm)
Recto – Signed in pencil in the bottom right margin. Fine Art Guild publisher’s stamp on the bottom left margin. Copyright W.J. Stacey, London.
PROVENANCE
Rare Artist’s Signed Proof edition. Date of approval 1938
Limited Edition of 200 prints - Titled “A Showery Day”
Lots Road Auction Rooms
Condition – Very Good. One very small pin hole within the image
Study for “Time on his Hands” (The Watchmaker) - Charles Spencelayh (1865 – 1958)
REF: 5066
Medium – Pencil on paper
Size - 17½" x 17½" (45cm x 45cm)
PROVENANCE
Bonhams
Preparatory drawing on tracing paper for the Oil on canvas, “Time on his Hands” that was sold at Christie’s in 1990 for £265,500
Condition – Very Good. Crease lines where the paper has been folded but this does not detract from the artwork
Medium – Pencil on paper
Size - 17½" x 17½" (45cm x 45cm)
PROVENANCE
Bonhams
Preparatory drawing on tracing paper for the Oil on canvas, “Time on his Hands” that was sold at Christie’s in 1990 for £265,500
Condition – Very Good. Crease lines where the paper has been folded but this does not detract from the artwork
The Carnival - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5067
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 21" x 27" (53cm x 68cm)
Recto - Signed
PROVENANCE
From a private collection. The previous owner’s Grandmother was a personal friend of Lady East and she had gifted the painting and one other (The Memorial) to her.
Condition – Excellent
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 21" x 27" (53cm x 68cm)
Recto - Signed
PROVENANCE
From a private collection. The previous owner’s Grandmother was a personal friend of Lady East and she had gifted the painting and one other (The Memorial) to her.
Condition – Excellent
The Memorial - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5068
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 21" x 27" (53cm x 68cm)
Recto - Signed
PROVENANCE
From a private collection. The previous owner’s Grandmother was a personal friend of Lady East and she had gifted the painting and one other (The Carnival) to her.
Condition – Excellent
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 21" x 27" (53cm x 68cm)
Recto - Signed
PROVENANCE
From a private collection. The previous owner’s Grandmother was a personal friend of Lady East and she had gifted the painting and one other (The Carnival) to her.
Condition – Excellent
Scottish Loch and Mountain in Winter - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5069
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 13½" x 20½" (35cm x 52cm)
Recto - Signed
PROVENANCE
Bonhams. Sold as “Landscape with mountain and lake”
Condition – Excellent
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 13½" x 20½" (35cm x 52cm)
Recto - Signed
PROVENANCE
Bonhams. Sold as “Landscape with mountain and lake”
Condition – Excellent
The Boys Festival, Yokohama - Sir Alfred East (1844 - 1913)
REF: 5070 - SOLD
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 10" x 14" (25cm x 36cm)
Recto – Signed and stamped with a red Japanese Hanko. Sir Alfred East only added the Hanko stamp to what he considered were his most successful Japanese artworks. The streamers (flags) on the poles in the picture are of Carp fish, representing strength and longevity in Japanese culture. In celebration of The Boys Festival it was customary for families with male children to erect a pole on their homes and for it to be topped by one or more carp streamers.
Verso – An old Gallery label that reads “Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport Centenary Exhibition 1967. Title: Boys Festival, Yokohama. W/C Sir Alfred East”.
PROVENANCE
Atkinson Art Gallery
Abbott & Holder
The Boys Festival, Yokohama is possibly one of the 104 Japanese pictures by Sir Alfred East that was included in The Fine Art Society exhibition of 1890. No: 17 within the catalogue is listed as “The Fuji-San – Seen from a street of Yokohama… in which the “Feast of Flags”, the boys’ festival is going to be celebrated.”
Condition - Excellent
Medium – Watercolour on paper
Size - 10" x 14" (25cm x 36cm)
Recto – Signed and stamped with a red Japanese Hanko. Sir Alfred East only added the Hanko stamp to what he considered were his most successful Japanese artworks. The streamers (flags) on the poles in the picture are of Carp fish, representing strength and longevity in Japanese culture. In celebration of The Boys Festival it was customary for families with male children to erect a pole on their homes and for it to be topped by one or more carp streamers.
Verso – An old Gallery label that reads “Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport Centenary Exhibition 1967. Title: Boys Festival, Yokohama. W/C Sir Alfred East”.
PROVENANCE
Atkinson Art Gallery
Abbott & Holder
The Boys Festival, Yokohama is possibly one of the 104 Japanese pictures by Sir Alfred East that was included in The Fine Art Society exhibition of 1890. No: 17 within the catalogue is listed as “The Fuji-San – Seen from a street of Yokohama… in which the “Feast of Flags”, the boys’ festival is going to be celebrated.”
Condition - Excellent
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