Oil on Canvas

Alexander William Wellwood Rattray ARSA was born in St Andrews in 1849. He received his education at the Glasgow Academy and the University and became a student at the Glasgow School of Art. He was devoted to landscape painting and exhibited in 1876 for the first time in the Royal Scottish Academy two works, “Arran from Kilcrggan” and “Sketch in Bute”. Some of his most important works include; “Neath the Green Shade,” 1879, “O’er the Muir among the Heather,” 1880.

Glen Coe signed, inscribed and dated 'Yvonne Hawker Glen Coe 98' (verso) oil on panel 39 x 40.5cm (15 3/8 x 15 15/16in). This specific artwork has previously been handled and sold through the international auction house Bonhams.

Born in Madeira in 1956, Yvonne studied art at Goldsmith's College and Ravensbourne College, London. She moved to Scotland in the early 1980s with her former partner, the internationally renowned printmaker Richard Akerman. They bought and refurbished Black Clauchrie, a magnificent Victorian shooting lodge near the remote village of Barrhill in the south-west of Scotland. The death from ovarian cancer at the age of 45 robbed Scotland of one its most exciting visual artists.

This oil painting is titled "Arab Horsemen" and is in the style of the German artist Adolf Schreyer. Schreyer was known for his Orientalist works, specifically scenes depicting Bedouin life and horses. there is no signature on the painting.

This image is fascinating. It is in the style of Schreyer but cannot be attributed to him. This could be a great buy just for the subject and style. It may be a 'sleeper' and you may be able to find out more than we can.

Friend have you read about the lost sheep? No guvnor - any ree-ward orfered? Frame 25cm x 42cm Image 19cm x 28cm

George Belcher cartoonist for Punch magazine from 1911. He studied at the Royal Academy from 1909. He was born in London on 19 September 1875

Will you buy me a drum Grandma? No dear you would disturb me with the noise. No I wouldn't I would only play it when you are asleep Frame 25cm x 42cm Image 19cm x 28cm

George Belcher cartoonist for Punch magazine from 1911. He studied at the Royal Academy from 1909. He was born in London on 19 September 1875

Temperance Gentleman: Tom Timkins if you continue like this there is only weeping and gnashing of teeth. The incorrigible:- Aint (hic) got a tooth (hic) in me 'ead. Temperance gentleman:-My friend teeth will be provided. Frame 25cm x 42cm Image 19cm

George Belcher cartoonist for Punch magazine from 1911. He studied at the Royal Academy from 1909. He was born in London on 19 September 1875