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British Paintings
![British Colonial](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1097/330370/178103485_1_x.jpg?height=528&quality=70&width=528)
![Alexander Rosell (British, 1859-1922) Oils on Canvas 19th C., "Bedtime And the Toy Boat", H 10" W: Alexander Rosell (British, 1859-1922) Oils on Canvas 19th C., "Bedtime And the Toy Boat", H 10" W 14" 1 Pair | Bedtime depicts a mother putting her daughters and a puppy to bed. the Toy Boat depicts a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395990_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Alfred De Breanski Sr (British, 1852-1928) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1880-1900, "A River in the Cairngorms,: Alfred De Breanski Sr (British, 1852-1928) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1880-1900, "A River in the Cairngorms, Scotland", H 20" W 30" | Signed lower right. Depicting a Cairngorms mountain range stream. Provenanc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395972_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Thomas Watney Wilson (British) Oil on Canvas 1884, "The Two Grandfathers", H 32" W 38": Thomas Watney Wilson (British) Oil on Canvas 1884, "The Two Grandfathers", H 32" W 38" | Signed lower left "Watney Wilson 1884". Interior scene of a mother opening the door to discover her son and fat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![British Oil on Canvas, Ca. 19th C., "Portrait of a Gentleman", H 30" W 24": British Oil on Canvas, Ca. 19th C., "Portrait of a Gentleman", H 30" W 24" | Half-length portrait of a gentleman. Framed H. 40" X W. 34".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178396132_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Attributed to William Shayer (British, 1811-1892) Oil on Canvas Laid on Canvas Ca. 19th Century,: Attributed to William Shayer (British, 1811-1892) Oil on Canvas Laid on Canvas Ca. 19th Century, "Figures with Horses", H 40" W 33.5" | Depicting farmers and horses during a rare moment of rest and re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395968_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![British Oil on Canvas, Ca. 19th Century, "Portrait of a Barrister", H 35" W 27": British Oil on Canvas, Ca. 19th Century, "Portrait of a Barrister", H 35" W 27" | Unsigned. Framed H.40" X W. 32"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178396145_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Arthur Wardle (British 1864-1949) Oil on Canvas: Arthur Wardle (British 1864-1949) Oil on Canvas Undated, signed lower right, depicting a rider on horseback with dogs, in a gold-tone carved wood frame Property from: an Estate, Saint Charles, Illinoi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179331802_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![W. P. Rogers, Figures in a Landscape, O/C: Property from the Estate of Jeannie Sims, Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC Description: W. P. Rogers (British, 19th Century), Figures in a Landscape, Oil on Canvas, signed and dated lower right, de](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390798_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Eugene Kingman (British), Pointer in the Field, O/C: Property from a Private Collection, Ponte Vedra, FL Description: Eugene Kingman (British, 20th C), Pointer in the Field, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, depicting a hunting dog pointing at bird](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390713_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![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)
![Gordon King (British, b 1939) The Flower Seller, O/C: Property from a Private Collection, Saint Simons Island, GA Description: Gordon King (British, b. 1939), The Flower Seller, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, depicting a woman seated with flower](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Eugene Kingman (British), Pointer in the Field, O/C: Property from a Private Collection, Ponte Vedra, FL Description: Eugene Kingman (British, 20th C), Pointer in the Field, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, depicting a hunting dog following a bird](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390673_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![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 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)
![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)
![Large Original Ilona Muravjova Oil Abstract – Artist Signed, 30” x 36”: Large Ilona Muravjova Acrylic Oil on Canvas – Abstract Scene. Artist signed lower right. 21st cent. Painting measures 30” x 36”. In a very fine gold-leafed wood frame @ 40 ½R](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685505_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
!["THE WELCOME ARRIVAL" GILBERT SCOTT WRIGHT (BRITISH 1880-1958) OIL ON CANVAS: Gilbert Scott Wright (Britain, 1880-1958) oil on canvas "THE WELCOME ARRIVAL". SIGNED LOWER LEFT. PAINTING SIZE: 26 X 36 INCHES APPROX. FRAME SIZE: 41 X 31 INCHES APPROX.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6312/329124/177906173_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715785780)
![Peter Augustave Rasmussen (British, B. 1927) Pastel on Paper, "Nude Seated in Chair", H 18" W 14": Peter Augustave Rasmussen (British, B. 1927) Pastel on Paper, "Nude Seated in Chair", H 18" W 14" | Signed in the lower right. Interior scene with a nude female figure sleeping in an armchair. Label o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178396106_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Stewart Helm (UK, b. 1960), Sand, Sea and Sky, Oil: Property from the Collection of Belinda McLain and the Estate of Hector Dewart Description: Stewart Helm (UK, b. 1960), Sand, Sea and Sky, Oil on Paper, signed lower right, depicting two nude figu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390629_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
News about British Paintings
![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 […]
![Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HB-punch-bowl-Heritage-1-1.jpg)
Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths
NEW YORK — Collecting silver is a passion for those who seek eye-catching centerpieces fit for a palace or even just tumblers for everyday use. There are many styles as well as an infinite number of silversmiths to choose from. Women silversmiths were not uncommon in the 1700s, and one of the names that comes […]