Description
Beautifully done watercolor by British listed artist Bernard Harper Wiles of a hillside in the English Heath with mountains in the distance.
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 11.5" x W 15.25"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good Used Condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
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. Price includes shipping!
DETAILS
Country: UK
Condition: Very Good
Year: Mid 20th Century
Dimensions: H 11.5" x W 15.25"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good Used Condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Landscape
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good Used Condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
11.5 x 15.25 x 0.12 in
Listed British Artist Bernard Harper Wiles 1883-1966 - the Heath in England: Landscape Watercolor
Estimate $190-$290
Starting Bid
$95
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