E.a.s douglas , a view halloo watercolour info

Looking for any info on this 1899 watercolour and pencil by e.a.s douglas says bottom left corner painted by eas douglas published by arthur ackermann 2/1899 framed by frost and reed no.9664 its 17x22" total size is it rare ??

 

Hi Karl. Can you try again on taking the pictures? On my screen, it looks like the lens of the camera was very dirty/dusty, thus obscuring the subject and making focus difficult.

 

Also look closely for dots and or brushstrokes.
This looks like a print of the painting.

 

maybe his sight is failing and he doesn't notice it ?

 

I can clearly see pencil marks but new pics on the way now !

 

New pics ..it says on bottom left ( painted by eas douglas then ssys published by arthur ackerman 1899

 

Try get better pics up

 

If it says "Published by..." then it is a mass produced print. Unlikely to be of great value and value will depend on condition (which is impossible to ascertain from your photographs.)

Debora

 

On the painting itself is only a signature and pencil lines dont look like print its on the frame part white surround that it says painted by him and publish date i see watercolours online with the same inscriptions so still not sure but il upload better pics thanks very much for your reply

 

Good quality photographs would be helpful including the back and closes-up of any "inscriptions" and labels.

Debora

 

Ok i had to take it out of the frame it feels like paint or watercolour ive better pics now if you can tell what it is !

 

I can see different shades of pencil marks on the edge i think its am original watercolour its not smooth to touch either

 

Ok feeling it its definately paint what have i got here its 8x13 inches the main piece

 

Information on the artist:
"Edward Algernon Stuart Douglas, 1848 or 1850-1918 or 1920, was a British painter in both oil and watercolour of sporting images. Douglas is said to have worked in conjunction with Ackermanns for many years, who in 1887 published a set of four coursing scenes by Douglas which were engraved by C.R. Stock. Little is known of the life of this very competent sporting painter. Between 1880 and 1892 he exhibited ten works at the Royal Academy, all of which were hunting scenes and which were sent from an address in Barnes, London. Douglas frequently produced pictures in pairs or sets of four; a pair of his hunting scenes was engraved by Edward Gilbert Hester. He sometimes worked in miniature and his larger compositions have the detailed and delicate finish of his miniature work.Titles by the artist include ‘After a Long Run’ 1883, ‘The Huntsman’s Favourites’ 1884, ‘Lord Portman’s Hounds’ 1890. Titles include “After a Long Run” 1883, “The Huntsman’s Favourites” 1884, “Lord Portman’s Hounds” 1890.

 

Is the title "A view Halloo?" Where is that title on the item?
If it mentions "Ackermann" that is a publisher, and it would be a print. It can be surprisingly hard to determine whether an item is an original painting or a print; but I'd think this is one of the prints published by Ackermann, not an original.

 

Hi thanks great info well it feels like paint iys not smooth but im not sure il put a pic up of where it says the titke and yes it is called a view halloo .....

 

Here's an online listing for this print, issued as part of a set of four as was common with this artist; and a clearer version of what it looks like:
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...0056/lot-6e66d488-cc4a-402e-9000-a577011320c0

 

A view halloo is under the picture on the white surround sorry pics are bad but i see pencil lines and the picture is rough and chalky to rub

 

Mine looks different with colour running on the sides are the prints like a poster smooth finish this one is some form of paint if it is original is it rare ..., its 8x13" frame date by frost and reed is 1949

 

I'm a bit confused. Without knowing what your item is, haven't you already listed it for sale at a price of 2,700 euros? This is you, isn't it?

https://www.adverts.ie/other-antiqu...-by-e-a-s-douglas-watercolour-pencil/14915006

Debora