19th Mar, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
William Kay Blacklock (1872-1922)
"Bathers, Walberswick"
Signed, indistinctly dated?, signed and inscribed verso, oil on canvas board, 24cm by 34cm
M Newman Ltd, London
Sold for £15,000
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
General light surface dirt and discoloured varnish, minor frame rub to left and right edges, the date after the artist's name has been rubbed and is indistinct (see images). Otherwise in good original condition.
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Auction: British, European & Sporting Art, 19th Mar, 2022
The Traditional Picture Sales offer a wide range of oil paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints from the 15th to the early 20th centuries. The sale includes paintings from The Laithes, Penrith from the Estate of Ian Stephenson, from a Private House to be sold on behalf of the 7th Earl of Durham, and a Private House, St Judes, Isle of Man. Further lots from these estates will be included in the Spring Fine Sale and the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale on 19th March.
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Sunday 13 March 11am-4pm, Monday 14 March to Friday 18 March 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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