Description
Beautifully done original watercolor by British listed artist Bernard Harper Wiles of a number of sailboats getting ready for a regatta on the beach in England. Super early Georgian frame with gold gilt fillet.
Bernard Harper Wiles (1883-1966) was born to a family of artists. His father was sculptor Henry Wiles, his grandfather sculptor/marble mason John Wiles. The youngest boy of nine children, his siblings include Walter (W.G.) Wiles and portrait painter Francis Frank Wiles. In his late twenties Bernard was in Burma. For at least two years, 1911-1913, he painted and taught art to Burmese men who would reach national acclaim for their work. In 1914 painted in the Middle East, North Africa and China. During the First World War, Bernard was an official war artist, mainly stationed in the Middle East. Seven of his paintings are held at the Imperial War Museum.
DETAILS
Country: UK
Condition: Very Good
Year: Mid 20th Century
Dimensions: H 12.75" x W 15.25" x D 1.25"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very Good Used Condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Drawing/Sketching Materials, Paper, Watercolor
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Landscape
Bernard Harper Wiles (1883-1966) was born to a family of artists. His father was sculptor Henry Wiles, his grandfather sculptor/marble mason John Wiles. The youngest boy of nine children, his siblings include Walter (W.G.) Wiles and portrait painter Francis Frank Wiles. In his late twenties Bernard was in Burma. For at least two years, 1911-1913, he painted and taught art to Burmese men who would reach national acclaim for their work. In 1914 painted in the Middle East, North Africa and China. During the First World War, Bernard was an official war artist, mainly stationed in the Middle East. Seven of his paintings are held at the Imperial War Museum.
DETAILS
Country: UK
Condition: Very Good
Year: Mid 20th Century
Dimensions: H 12.75" x W 15.25" x D 1.25"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very Good Used Condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Drawing/Sketching Materials, Paper, Watercolor
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Landscape
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very Good Used Condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12.75 x 15.25 x 1.25 in
Listed British Artist Bernard Harper Wiles (1883-1966) - Framed Original Watercolor: Sailboat Regatt
Estimate $400-$640
Starting Price
$200
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