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Wilfred Knox 1884-1966 Watercolour Venetian Scene
We are delighted to offer for sale this superb watercolour painting by the artist WILFRED KNOX 1884-1966, who has signed the painting in the lower right hand corner with his pseudonym A. D. Bell and dated it 1939. The painting depicts a Venetian scene, with a covered gondola in the foreground, the typical Venetian buildings to either side, with their flower decorated balconies and a domed church with a campanile or bell tower beside it. As usual, with this artist, the work is finely detailed. His scenes of Venice and the Venetian lagoon are the most coveted and collectible of all his works.
After some research we believe this to be a view of the Church of San Geremia and campanile in Canareggio (allowing for artistic licence).
To quote Jeremy Wood's book Hidden Talents
'WILFRED KNOX' was a painter in watercolour, gouache and occasionally oil, of marines and landscapes, who was born in Handsworth, Birmingham in 1884. Little is known of his early life although Wilfred Knox had worked as an engineer and served in the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. He painted under contract for Frost and Reed but much of his work was painted for a local Birmingham dealer under the pseudonym of A. D. Bell. The subjects were mostly clipper ships, harbour scenes and landscapes with views in the West Country, Scotland, Ireland and Venice. Some early works of First World War fighter planes are known to exist but the Venice views in the manner of Frank Wasley, are among his most decorative and collectable work. At least one other artist painted under the pseudonym of A. D. Bell - Horace Hammond - but these pictures were mostly in the style of Birket Foster and quite easily distinguished from Knox. Wilfred Knox also used the pseudonym R. MacGregor and most of these pictures were clipper ships. A fictitious printed biography often found on the old frames of A. D. bell paintings have for many years helped to hide the artists' true identities. Wilfred Knox died on 30th October 1966 at the age of 82. An exhibition of over 50 of his works was held by Harper Fine Paintings, at Poynton, Cheshire, in November 1987.'
Auction results achieved by the works of Wilfred Knox can be found at artprice.com (100 listings), askart.com (155), artnet.com (75), findartinfo.com (108) and arcadja.com (67 ). We have included the total number of listing under Wilfred Knox, William Knox, as he is often catalogued, A. D. Bell, as well as A. David Bell and Arthur D. Bell, again often catalogued by auction houses. His works are regularly listed, under both Wilfred Knox and A. D. Bell, in Hislop's Guide to the UK Art Market.
The painting is mounted in a washlined mount to complement and is framed in a 3/4" gilt frame which suits it very well. It is ready to hang. Please Note This is the original frame, mount, glass and backing board and the painting is backed with a piece of newspaper dated 8th December 1939, which makes interesting reading in itself!
Medium Watercolour
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After some research we believe this to be a view of the Church of San Geremia and campanile in Canareggio (allowing for artistic licence).
To quote Jeremy Wood's book Hidden Talents
'WILFRED KNOX' was a painter in watercolour, gouache and occasionally oil, of marines and landscapes, who was born in Handsworth, Birmingham in 1884. Little is known of his early life although Wilfred Knox had worked as an engineer and served in the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. He painted under contract for Frost and Reed but much of his work was painted for a local Birmingham dealer under the pseudonym of A. D. Bell. The subjects were mostly clipper ships, harbour scenes and landscapes with views in the West Country, Scotland, Ireland and Venice. Some early works of First World War fighter planes are known to exist but the Venice views in the manner of Frank Wasley, are among his most decorative and collectable work. At least one other artist painted under the pseudonym of A. D. Bell - Horace Hammond - but these pictures were mostly in the style of Birket Foster and quite easily distinguished from Knox. Wilfred Knox also used the pseudonym R. MacGregor and most of these pictures were clipper ships. A fictitious printed biography often found on the old frames of A. D. bell paintings have for many years helped to hide the artists' true identities. Wilfred Knox died on 30th October 1966 at the age of 82. An exhibition of over 50 of his works was held by Harper Fine Paintings, at Poynton, Cheshire, in November 1987.'
Auction results achieved by the works of Wilfred Knox can be found at artprice.com (100 listings), askart.com (155), artnet.com (75), findartinfo.com (108) and arcadja.com (67 ). We have included the total number of listing under Wilfred Knox, William Knox, as he is often catalogued, A. D. Bell, as well as A. David Bell and Arthur D. Bell, again often catalogued by auction houses. His works are regularly listed, under both Wilfred Knox and A. D. Bell, in Hislop's Guide to the UK Art Market.
The painting is mounted in a washlined mount to complement and is framed in a 3/4" gilt frame which suits it very well. It is ready to hang. Please Note This is the original frame, mount, glass and backing board and the painting is backed with a piece of newspaper dated 8th December 1939, which makes interesting reading in itself!
Medium Watercolour
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 11/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
DimensionsImage size 14 1/2" x 10 1/8" 36.9cm x 25.7cm
Frame size 23 1/8" x 19" 58.8cm x 48.2cm
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Watercolours
Date 1939
1930s Antiques Material Card
Origin English
Artist Wilfred Knox
Condition Excellent. No foxing or fading. The mount and frame are in very good condition.
Item code as237a369
Status Sold
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View all stock from
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Kent
England, UK
Tel : 01622 812556
Non UK callers : +44 1622 812556
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