William Widgery Signed Original Mid 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Fishing River English Landscape

Type of artwork: A Framed Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Watercolour paper

Artist and signature: Signed by William Widgery (1826-1893)

WILLIAM WIDGERY, 1822-1893, was the father of FREDERICK JOHN WIDGERY, 1861-1942 and JULIA C. WIDGERY, who flourished 1872-1879. He was an Exeter landscape and animal painter. He trained as a stone mason and was self-taught as an artist. He made a great deal of money by producing copies of Landseer's Monarch of the Glen and then took up art as a profession. He painted the scenery of Devon and Cornwall, (especially Dartmoor), and was of 'great local repute', although he only exhibited once in London, at Suffolk Street, in 1866. He also visited Italy and Switzerland. He is listed in The Dictionary of Victorian Painters by Christopher Wood.

His auction results are listed on findartinfo (61 listings), artnet (89), artprice (222) and arcadja. His works are also listed in Hislop's Guide to the UK Art Market. The highest achieved price for a watercolour of William Widgery at auction, that we have been able to find is £1,900.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid to late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Figure Fishing in River Landscape View

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Free with Painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition, mild discolouration in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork: 43 x 57 cm including frame (mount aperture size approx. 24 x 39 cm)

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