Watercolour 36.0 x 51.0 Signed & dated 1988

Watercolour 36.0 x 51.0 Signed & dated 1988   « Less

Watercolour 35.5 x 54.0 Signed & dated 1990

Watercolour 35.5 x 54.0 Signed & dated 1990   « Less

Watercolour 36.0 x 53.5 Signed

Watercolour 36.0 x 53.5 Signed   « Less

Watercolour 32.0 x 49.0 Signed

Watercolour 32.0 x 49.0 Signed   « Less

The inscription on the back reads: Inori (Meditation) by Kinugawa Masayoshi (born 1912 in Higemi, Hyogo) of the Bijyutsuin Inyuu art organization. Japanese Two Panel Screen  More »

The inscription on the back reads: Inori (Meditation) by Kinugawa Masayoshi (born 1912 in Higemi, Hyogo) of the Bijyutsuin Inyuu art organization. Japanese Two Panel Screen painting of Kannon Bodhisattva, the Goddess of Compassion and Mercy. The painting is a masterpiece, using the technique whereby minerals and semi-precious stones are ground into the paint, creating the most spectacular effects. Also, gold and black lacquer add highlights. This marvelous piece will stand out in any environment. 74h x 68w inches, 188h x 172.5w cm.   « Less

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65cm x 50cm, Since emigrating to New Zealand in the 1950s from Yorkshire, Cyril Whiteoak has had a keen interest in documenting the landscape through painting. When not  More »

65cm x 50cm, Since emigrating to New Zealand in the 1950s from Yorkshire, Cyril Whiteoak has had a keen interest in documenting the landscape through painting. When not working as an architectural draughtsman and illustrator, Cyril has put his considerable talents to work teaching painting and colour technique to art students throughout New Zealand, and painting scenes from around the country and abroad. Originally Cyril trained at the Skipton School of Art and the Bradford College of Art. He was also well known as long time tutor at the Auckland Society of Arts where he taught colour theory and painting classes. Cyril has received a number of awards for his work including the silver medal from the City of London Guild of Painters and the first prize from the National Guild of painters of the Bledisloe landscape medal. Paintings and sketches by the late landscape artist Cyril Whiteoak are owned by collectors throughout the world.   « Less

A Late 19th Century Oil Portrait of Thomas Preece, Esq. signed A. D. and dated 1898. Hand inscribed verso 'Painting of Thos. Preece Christchurch'. Gilt moulded frame H.605mm.  More »

A Late 19th Century Oil Portrait of Thomas Preece, Esq. signed A. D. and dated 1898. Hand inscribed verso 'Painting of Thos. Preece Christchurch'. Gilt moulded frame H.605mm. W.478mm   « Less

Archibald Nicoll ( New Zealand 1886-1953)

Archibald Nicoll ( New Zealand 1886-1953)   « Less

Japanese Edo Period Four Panel Screen Painting of a Court Scene. This elegant image is finely painted with floating gold leaf clouds, pine and willow trees, and brings the  More »

Japanese Edo Period Four Panel Screen Painting of a Court Scene. This elegant image is finely painted with floating gold leaf clouds, pine and willow trees, and brings the viewer into the intimacy of the court chamber. The figures are wonderfully animated with expressive faces. 100.5 x 36 inches, 255 x 91.5 cm.   « Less