Description
Beautifully done original watercolor by British listed artist Bernard Harper Wiles of a bridge over a river in the English countryside. 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. Price includes shipping!
DETAILS
Country: UK
Condition: Very Good
Year: Mid 20th Century
Dimensions: H 22.75" x W 20.75" x D 2"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very Good Used Condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Art Subjects: Figure, 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. Price includes shipping!
DETAILS
Country: UK
Condition: Very Good
Year: Mid 20th Century
Dimensions: H 22.75" x W 20.75" x D 2"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very Good Used Condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Art Subjects: Figure, Landscape
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very Good Used Condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
22.75 x 20.75 x 2 in
Listed British Artist Bernard Harper Wiles 1883-1966 - Framed Original Watercolor of Bridge Over a R
Estimate $460-$740
Starting Bid
$220
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The Collector's Art & Design Edit
Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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