George Gregory 1848-1939 Watercolour Channel Isles

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We are offering for sale this lovely marine watercolour by the artist George Gregory, who has signed the painting in the lower left hand corner Geo.Gregory and dated it 1915. The painting depicts a fort situated on a small island surrounded by rocks, which may form a causeway at low tide. We have done some research and think that this may be a painting of Fort Houmeaux on Alderney, but if we are incorrect, we would be most grateful if any Channel Islanders could enlighten us.

GEORGE GREGORY, 1848-1939, was the son of Charles Gregory R.W.S. 1810-1896 and they both painted in oil and watercolours, marine subjects and occasional landscapes. George's eyesight was unfortunately damaged in a fire at the age of seven, which made sustained painting difficult. Despite this, over his lifetime, he produced a large volume of work. He was born and died on the Isle of Wight at Newport, although he spent most of his life in East Cowes.

The majority of his marine paintings were of the seas around the Island that he loved and the Solent, although he did produce the odd Continental landscape. He did not exhibit in London.

We have read that his talent was such that he was asked by Queen Victoria to teach her children to paint while they were staying at Osborne House.

This watercolour was estimated at £300-£500 at Bonhams, London in 2002.

The painting has been double mounted in two-tone to complement and is newly framed in a 7/8" silver gilt frame to suit. It is ready to hang.

Medium Watercolours
PriceSOLD DimensionsImage size 14 1/4" x 9 1/8" 36.15cm x 23.15cm Frame size 20 3/4" x 16" 52.7cm x 40.65cm Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art > Antique Watercolours Date 1915 1910s Antiques Material Paper Origin English Artist George Gregory Condition Excellent. No foxing or fading, colours bright and true. The mounts and frame are new. Item code as237a430 Status Sold

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