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Harold Hope Read watercolours and drawings (4)
Harold Hope Read (1881-1959)
Collection of (4) Watercolours and Drawings
To be sold loose - without mounts or frames
Harold Hope Read had a real flair for depicting narrative scenes, with figures engaged in animated interactions and exchanges. He produced a number of paintings and drawings depicting upper class society in a series he titled High Life. His work often has elements of playfulness, humour and satire. He was remarkably skilled in a variety of drawing techniques and media, excelling in combining ink and graphite, charcoal, pastel and washes. He produced many cartoons for publication, including eleven contributed to Punch Magazine between 1905 and 1922. Born into a Quaker family in Greenwich in 1881, Harold Hope Read studied art and went on to have studios at Bolton Studios, South Kensington and later, in 1910, at College Place, Brighton. In Brighton he had connections with the celebrated artists William Orpen (who also had a studio at College Place) and William Rothenstein, brother-in-law to Orpen’s wife and younger brother of Charles Lambert Rutherston, who was Hope Read’s friend and patron. It is thought that it was this exposure to wealthy clientele that provided inspiration for Hope Read’s High Life series. Hope Read’s patron Charles Lambert Rutherston (whose fortune came from an inherited woollen business) was an important patron of young British artists and collector, particularly of works by members of the New English Art Club. Rutherston gifted works, including those by Harold Hope Read, to the people of Manchester, now known as the Rutherston Gift at Manchester City Art Gallery. He also donated to the National Gallery, London and the British Museum. In the 1930s Hope Read moved to Tunbridge Wells in Kent, where he lived an unconventional and bohemian lifestyle with Hilda, his live-in housekeeper, life model and mistress. He regularly exhibited at the New English Art Club, Alpine Gallery, Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, National Society of Painters Sculptors and Gravers, The Pastel Society and the National Society of British Artists. He exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1927.
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CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
In our description, if a picture is shown to be framed then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. Unless stated otherwise all unframed watercolours, drawings and prints have been mounted onto acid-free conservation board using either Japanese hinging paper or reversible wheat starch past. Unframed and mounted pictures are then wrapped in clear polyester film to protect both the picture and the mount. All conservation work has been carried out by accredited conservators.
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Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
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By appointment only
Powys
Mid Wales
Tel : 01597 272 439
Non UK callers : +44 1597 272 439
Collection of (4) Watercolours and Drawings
To be sold loose - without mounts or frames
Harold Hope Read had a real flair for depicting narrative scenes, with figures engaged in animated interactions and exchanges. He produced a number of paintings and drawings depicting upper class society in a series he titled High Life. His work often has elements of playfulness, humour and satire. He was remarkably skilled in a variety of drawing techniques and media, excelling in combining ink and graphite, charcoal, pastel and washes. He produced many cartoons for publication, including eleven contributed to Punch Magazine between 1905 and 1922. Born into a Quaker family in Greenwich in 1881, Harold Hope Read studied art and went on to have studios at Bolton Studios, South Kensington and later, in 1910, at College Place, Brighton. In Brighton he had connections with the celebrated artists William Orpen (who also had a studio at College Place) and William Rothenstein, brother-in-law to Orpen’s wife and younger brother of Charles Lambert Rutherston, who was Hope Read’s friend and patron. It is thought that it was this exposure to wealthy clientele that provided inspiration for Hope Read’s High Life series. Hope Read’s patron Charles Lambert Rutherston (whose fortune came from an inherited woollen business) was an important patron of young British artists and collector, particularly of works by members of the New English Art Club. Rutherston gifted works, including those by Harold Hope Read, to the people of Manchester, now known as the Rutherston Gift at Manchester City Art Gallery. He also donated to the National Gallery, London and the British Museum. In the 1930s Hope Read moved to Tunbridge Wells in Kent, where he lived an unconventional and bohemian lifestyle with Hilda, his live-in housekeeper, life model and mistress. He regularly exhibited at the New English Art Club, Alpine Gallery, Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, National Society of Painters Sculptors and Gravers, The Pastel Society and the National Society of British Artists. He exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1927.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
PayPal /Card transactions can be processed through PayPal on our company website. We also accept payment by cheque and bank transfer. Deferred payments can be accepted over an agreed period of time whilst paintings remain with us.
CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
In our description, if a picture is shown to be framed then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. Unless stated otherwise all unframed watercolours, drawings and prints have been mounted onto acid-free conservation board using either Japanese hinging paper or reversible wheat starch past. Unframed and mounted pictures are then wrapped in clear polyester film to protect both the picture and the mount. All conservation work has been carried out by accredited conservators.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 2/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
DimensionsLargest: 38 cm x 25 cm.
Smallest: 18 cm x 19 cm.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Watercolours
Period 1920s Antiques
Material Paper
Origin British
Condition Good, no conservation work has been carried out.
Item code as176a435
Status Sold
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Great care and trouble has been taken to ensure that all details written for every picture are correct and the photos are of sufficient quality so that each item can be viewed in detail. If the purchaser can find a fault (by way of a photograph) as proof of damage in transit that is not present in our promotional photo i.e. a tear in the canvas, broken glass, broken frame, damage to surface of picture, then a full or part refund will be offered back to the purchaser depending on the extent of the damage. This will only apply within 24 hours of signing for the parcel.
If the parcel has arrived and appears to be damaged in some way please return the parcel to us (unopened) and we will refund the purchase price on receipt of the picture.
If the purchaser can prove with written evidence from three independent experts that our description was false or misleading in any way then a full refund will be offered back to the purchaser.
Every effort has been made to give our clients complete confidence and satisfaction when buying from our company.
Great care and trouble has been taken to ensure that all details written for every picture are correct and the photos are of sufficient quality so that each item can be viewed in detail. If the purchaser can find a fault (by way of a photograph) as proof of damage in transit that is not present in our promotional photo i.e. a tear in the canvas, broken glass, broken frame, damage to surface of picture, then a full or part refund will be offered back to the purchaser depending on the extent of the damage. This will only apply within 24 hours of signing for the parcel.
If the parcel has arrived and appears to be damaged in some way please return the parcel to us (unopened) and we will refund the purchase price on receipt of the picture.
If the purchaser can prove with written evidence from three independent experts that our description was false or misleading in any way then a full refund will be offered back to the purchaser.
Every effort has been made to give our clients complete confidence and satisfaction when buying from our company.
View all stock from
Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
Private dealerBy appointment only
Powys
Mid Wales
Tel : 01597 272 439
Non UK callers : +44 1597 272 439
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