CICELY MARY BARKER “Blake’s Easy Story Book” 1924 British Children’s Book Cover painting from the Downton Abbey Era. Watercolour, pencil, ink, on watercolour paper, Hand lettered. 9.5” x 12.5” Signed by the artist, lower left Publisher: Blackie and Son, London Provenance: Chris Beetle Gallery, London, Purchased 1997 $3,700 ARTIST’S BIOGRAPHY Cicely Mary Barker (1895 – […] Read more
MJ DAVIS “Our Kiddies’ Tip-Top Annual” circa 1920s – 1930s British Children’s Book Cover painting from the Downton Abbey Era. Cover painting in watercolour and ink, Hand lettered on illustration board 7.25” x 10.25” Signed by the artist, lower right Publisher: Renwick of Otley, England $1,400 In time for Christmas, a delightful children’s Christmas illustration […] Read more
HONOR CHARLOTTE APPLETON “Josephine’s Pantomime” Black and Son, London, 1939 British Children’s Book Cover painting from the Downton Abbey Era. Watercolour, Pencil and Ink with hand-lettering on 1 ply bristol board. Live Artwork Area: 9.25” x 12.5” Provenance: Chris Beetles Gallery, London., Acquired 1998 $4,500. Other artwork available by Honor Charlotte Appleton. Honor Charlotte Appleton […] Read more
Book Cover Watercolour Painting, c 1950s Busy Betty, A Doll Dressing Book Watercolour and Ink on Watercolour Paper 13.25” x10” Publisher: B.B. Ltd., England The 10 page Doll Cutout Book is included with the sale of the painting. $750 […] Read more