William John Caparne (1855-1940)

Auctions: Caparne Lots - Martel Maides, Guernsey - 24 April 2008


Lot 209	Ragwort on a cliff path watercolour, signed lower right & inscribed verso 38 x 25in (96.5 x 63.5cm). Estimate - 3000-4000 * Exhibited at The Caparne Anniversary Exhibition, Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, 1990, Number 30. The view resembles a pathway between Fermain Bay and Fort George, above The Ozanne Steps, Guernsey.

Lot 210	The Grounds of Le Vallon, Guernsey watercolour, signed with initials, signed and inscribed verso 9.5 x 13.5in (24 x 34cm). Estimate - 400-500

Lot 212	A Winter Scene pastel, signed 12 x 18in (30.5 x 46cm). Estimate - 800-1000

Lot 213	Trees and Gorse, Talbot Valley, Guernsey pastel, signed 12 x 18in (30.5 x 46cm). Estimate - 800-1000

Lot 214	Breaking Waves at Pleinmont, Guernsey watercolour, signed 11 x 21in (26 x 53cm). Estimate - 700-900

Lot 223	Tree Study from La Colombelle Gardens, Guernsey watercolour, inscribed verso 8 x 9in (20 x 23cm). Estimate - 350-400

Lot 224	A Rock Pool at Cobo, Guernsey watercolour, signed lower right and inscribed verso 11 x 8.5in (28 x 21.5cm). Estimate - 400-500

Lot 225	Low Tide at Cobo, Guernsey watercolour, signed with initials lower left and inscribed verso 8.5 x 11in (21.5 x 28cm). Estimate - 400-500

Lot 226	Rocks at Cobo, Guernsey watercolour, indistinctly signed 10 x 20.5in (25.5 x 52cm). Estimate - 800-1000

Lot 231	Magnolia Cambelli pastel, signed and inscribed verso 23 x 10in (58.5 x 25.5cm). Estimate - 300-500 * Drawn at Normanville, Fosse André, Guernsey, where the former Caledonia (horticultural) Nursery was located.

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