Oil on Panel Signed by Harry Geoffroi (Cornish 1852-1896). Preparing Fish on the Quayside

Name: Oil on Panel Signed by Harry Geoffroi (Cornish 1852-1896). Preparing Fish on the Quayside
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA886739
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Jane Short Antiques

Description

An oil on panel by Harry Geoffroi (1852-1896), a Cornish artist of The Penzance school of Art. The painting depicts fisherman preparing fish on the quayside. Signed lower right .

In very good condition and in the original gilded wooden frame.

The actual painting measures 31cm X 23cm

Framed it measures 50cm X 43cm

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Biography

The son of Henry Malcolm GEOFFROI, London-born Harry was brought to Penzance as a baby when his father was appointed the first director of the Penzance School of Practical Art, which was subsequently to become known as the Penzance School of Art.

Harry became a painter and tutor at the School, and supported his parents in their sustained efforts to raise funds for the building of its permanent home in Morrab Road. The School opened in 1881 and over the next fourteen years 'became the centre for teaching, exhibiting and raising funds for local art in West Cornwall, mainly due to the efforts of the Geoffroi family.' (Waverly)

Harry was appointed to the post of Art Master at Redruth School of Art, also acting as Assistant Master (to his father) at Penzance. He died suddenly of an asthma attack on the 3 November 1896 in Penzance, and is buried there.

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA886739

Dealers Internal Reference

A3199

Description

An oil on panel by Harry Geoffroi (1852-1896), a Cornish artist of The Penzance school of Art. The painting depicts fisherman preparing fish on the quayside. Signed lower right .

In very good condition and in the original gilded wooden frame.

fig 1. Oil on Panel Signed by Harry Geoffroi (Cornish 1852-1896). Preparing Fish on the Quayside

The actual painting measures 31cm X 23cm

Framed it measures 50cm X 43cm

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery .

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

fig 2. Oil on Panel Signed by Harry Geoffroi (Cornish 1852-1896). Preparing Fish on the Quayside

Biography

The son of Henry Malcolm GEOFFROI, London-born Harry was brought to Penzance as a baby when his father was appointed the first director of the Penzance School of Practical Art, which was subsequently to become known as the Penzance School of Art.

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Harry became a painter and tutor at the School, and supported his parents in their sustained efforts to raise funds for the building of its permanent home in Morrab Road.

Jane Short Antiques

The School opened in 1881 and over the next fourteen years 'became the centre for teaching, exhibiting and raising funds for local art in West Cornwall, mainly due to the efforts of the Geoffroi family.' (Waverly)

fig 3. Oil on Panel Signed by Harry Geoffroi (Cornish 1852-1896). Preparing Fish on the Quayside

Harry was appointed to the post of Art Master at Redruth School of Art, also acting as Assistant Master (to his father) at Penzance. He died suddenly of an asthma attack on the 3 November 1896 in Penzance, and is buried there.