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British Art
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![Qu Elizabeth, Prince Phillip & Children Signed, 1958: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip and Children Signed Photo, 1958, silver gelatin photograph of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philli](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395364_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Damien Hirst Love Will Tear Us Apart Signed Contemporary Art: Artist: Damien Hirst Title: Love Will Tear Us Apart Medium: Acrylic syringe dispenser, needles, syringes and packaging Size: 14" x 20" Year: 1995 Edition: X/30 Inscription: Signed "Damine Hirst" and n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6020/331749/179391190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717776685)
![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 Leech (1817-1864 British) "the Great Match between Mr. Flintoff & Jack Rogers" c.1860: Artist: John Leech (1817-1864 British) Subject: Hunting cartoon Medium: Etching Date: 1860 Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 8" Framed 11" x 12.5" Provenance: Sig](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173550488_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 Leech (1817-1864 British) "The Loose Box was opened, out came the hounds with a cry" c.1860: Artist: John Leech (1817-1864 British) Subject: Hunting cartoon Medium: Etching Date: 1860 Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 7.5" Framed: 11" x 12.5" Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173550332_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![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)
![F. STACPOOLE (*1813) after REYNOLDS (*1723), Midsummer Night's Dream, Puck on toadstool,: Frederick Stacpoole (1813 - 1907 ) after Joshua Reynolds (1723 Plymouth - 1792 London): Literary illustration of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", court jester Puck sitting on a toads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7191/334372/180700137_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719319532)
![John Leech (1817-1864 British) "Fresh as a four year old. Went off like a shot!" c.1860: Artist: John Leech (1817-1864 British) Subject: Hunting cartoon Medium: Etching Date: 1860 Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 7.5" Framed: 11" x 12.5" Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/175055155_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![John Leech (1817-1864 British) "The Jug and his Juvenile Field" c.1860: Artist: John Leech (1817-1864 British) Subject: Hunting cartoon Medium: Etching Date: 1860 Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 7.75" Framed: 11" x 12.5" Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173550359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![J. STOW (*1770) after BANKS (*1735), The Alto Relievo. Figurenskulptur, 1798,: James Stow (around 1770 Maidstone, Kent - around 1823 Maidsonte, Kent) after Thomas Banks (1735 - 1805 ): The Alto Relievo in front of the Shakespeare Gallery Sculpture of Shakespeare between the Dram](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7191/334372/180699812_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719319532)
![R. DUNKARTON (*1744) after WEST (*1738), Paetus and Arria, 1773,: Robert Dunkarton (1744 London - 1811 ) after Benjamin West (1738 Springfield - 1820 London): Paetus and Arria, 1773, Mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on Date: 1773 Description: Signed and dated below t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7191/334372/180699906_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719319532)
News about British Art
![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 […]