Friends of the Mead 21

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Friends of the Mead – 21^st Anniversary Auction - Catalogue

5.30 pm Monday 30 June

Measurements are approximate and in inches.

All bids are welcome, from 50p to £50 million!

Even if you don’t like the work, the frame is usually worth something.

Lot no	Title	Artist	Media	Size	Notes
01	From Clifford’s Farm, Devon	Pru Rowe-Evans	pastel	12 x 21	Pru Rowe-Evans was the daughter of celebrated political cartoonist David Lowe. She lived locally, working as an artist and has work in the University collection. Her husband Adrian was the first University Secretary, later Registrar.
02	Blossom Tree	Margaret Adler	embroidery	8½ x 8½	Nature in miniature.
03	Tamarisk	Margaret Adler	embroidery	8½ x 8½	Machine and hand embroidery over hand painted linen.
04	Flower Study	Margery Vincent	watercolour	18½ x 12	A quintessential watercolour study of narcissus and carnations
05	Freesias	Margaret Bentley	watercolour	20 x 16	Botanically accurate depiction of a favourite flower
06	Field Poppies	Mary Norton	watercolour	16 x 12	A graceful, traditional study
07	Regal Lily	Bea Philips	Pencil and watercolour	18½ x 14½	A pretty, peaceful image
08	Mauve mixture	Bea Philips	Pencil and watercolour	18½ x 14½	Painting in the style of eighteenth century botanical illustrations featuring lavenders, campanulas and verbenas.
09	Geraniums in a Green Jar	Sheila Fitzgerald	watercolour	13 x 11	Pretty, cottage style watercolour by one of the region’s best known teachers of watercolour painting.
10	Cotswold Dovecote	Ann Edmondson	etching	18 x 15	Very accomplished print of local scene.
11	Poppies	May Farmer	watercolour	18½ x 20	A cheerful study of summer wildflowers by a well known local artist.
12	Geranium with Green and White	Mardee Miller	watercolour	18½ x 22	Mardee is an American artist who came to live in Coventry, exhibiting at the Castle Gallery in Kenilworth. Good frame!
13	River Itching November Morning – River Avon	W. Fowler	watercolour	15 x 19	Sold as a pair, these beautiful watercolours recall the economy of colour and detail in Chinese painting.
14	Fledglings	Elizabeth Halstead	watercolour	22 x 17½	This is an English version of a Chinese motif by a noted local artist.
15	Christ Church	H. Barnett	Pen and watercolour	14 x 16	A traditional watercolour in the eighteenth century tradition of depicting romantic ruins.
16	River	Joan Twistleton	pastel	15 x 17½	Tranquil image of a local view
17	Orkney Landscape	J.D. Browne	Watercolour	13 x 15	Known to us as “Miss Browne”, the artist was the formidable principal of the Coventry College of Education which later became the Institute of Education at the University of Warwick. She now lives in a local nursing home.
18	Jungle Dance	Vivien Bainbridge	monoprint	22 x 25	Textured print of exuberant dancers
19	Distant China	Vivien Bainbridge	woodcut	17½ x 18	Sensitive abstract in expensive frame
20	Spring blooms	unknown	watercolour	unmeasured	Accurate study of a delightful arrangement. Frame is lacking glass.
21	On Watch	Marguerite Morris	etching	16 x 14	Great study of parrots using just blue, yellow and green
22	Ludlow	Marguerite Morris	etching	14½ x 17	Fantastically atmospheric print of winter scene.
23	Yew Garden	Ann Edmondson	etching	18 x 15	A beautiful image of gardens, possibly at Hidcote.
24	Rural Landscape	Ruth Fildes	Embroidery on watercolour	9 x 16½	Redolent of autumn and the work of Paul Nash with its glimmering moon
25	Snowscape	Rachel Dryhurst	watercolour	19½ x 18	Beautiful study of the fells in winter
26	Chinese Lanterns	Jane Saunders	watercolour	15 x 19	A subtle, domestic scene
27	Ocean Depths	Vivien Bainbridge	etching	18 x 15	Interesting use of textures and the medium to create the image
28	Tropical Fish	J. Bassett	etching	15 x 18	Lovely warm image of exotic fish
29	Merlin’s Kingdom	J. Bassett	etching	15 x 13	A dynamic etching.

31	Westgate and Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick	Mary Bick	Ink and watercolour	10½ x 14	A stunning architectural study of a Warwick landmark in the clear light of New Year’s Day
32	Stratford boys Grammar School and Guild Chapel	Andrew Barrowman	watercolour	13 x 12	A crisp painting of another local educational institution and landmark.

34	Gold Cross Inn, Coventry	Robert Overy	Sepia print	12½ x 9½	A fantastic illustration of a local landmark
35	Priory Row, Coventry	Robert Overy	Sepia print	12½ x 9½	Robert Overy is well know locally for his confident depictions of Coventry’s heritage.
36	Arboretum Walk	Lois Aizlewood	Watercolour	12½ x 15	An admired local artist, this is a subtle rendition of autumn tints
37	Shakespeare’s Brithplace	Robert Overy	Ink and watercolour	12½ x 15	An original painting by an artist known for his illustrations of the area’s heritage.

39	Autumn Glory	Lois Aizlewood	watercoloour	14½ x 17	Sensitive use of tones and colours

41	Breezes over the Brecon Beacons	Arthur Armson	watercolour	16 x 18½	A wonderful study of clouds by one of the region’s best watercolour painters
42	Stormclouds	Arthur Armson	watercolour	16 x 18½	An accomplished painting of a threatening sky
43	Twilight, Near St Briavels	Arthur Armson	watercolour	16 x 18½	A quintessential Welsh scene of evening light on a wet landscape
44	River Avon, Stoneleigh	Eddy Cockram	watercolour	16 x 19	A timeless study of a place just a few miles from here
45	Mickleton, Gloucestershire	Christine Varley	Pen and wash	12½ x 10½	A delightful cottage scene
46	Broadway, Gloucestershire	Christine Varley	Pen and wash	12 x 15	A timeless image
47	Warwick Castle	Christine Varley	watercolour	12 x 15	Immaculate sketch of a local scene
48	Warwick Castle	H. Barnett	pastel	15½ x 19½	A soft and subtle rendition of this local landmark
49	Portmeirion	J. Needham	watercolour	19½ x 15½	A crisp, brightly coloured of this famous village where the television series The Prisoner was filmed
50	Lock-keeper’s Cottage, Kingswood, Near Lapworth	M. Allison	gouache	18½ x 20½	A brilliantly coloured scene
51	Greyfriars Green, Coventry	Brenda Gibbs	watercolour	16 x 19	A charming watercolour after a nineteenth century image of this scene
52	Riverbank	Marjorie Vincent	Watercolour	17 x 13	Strong rendition of a local sene
53	Aston in the Cotswolds	J. Killingback	watercolour	17 x 20½	A delightful watercolour of a scene where Miss Marple might pop through the gate at any moment (according to Tracey Grant!)
54	Cottages	L. Davis	watercolour	14 x 17	A lovely watercolour of traditional homes

56	Disused Boatyard	Mary Wadham	watercolour	17 x 19	A perfect reminder of holidays
57	Cast Iron Bridge	Barbara Russon	gouache	14½ x 19	A fantastic image of life on Midlands waterways by a well known regional artist
58	Morning Light	Joan Twistleton	pastel	17½ x 20½	Atmospheric sunrise
59	Evening Time	Brenda Gibbs	watercolour	17 x 19	A relaxing image of lovely golden light falling across traditional cottages
60	Forest Textures	Eddy Cockram	watercolour	16 x 19½	Has a sense of the Northern Lights

62	River Avon, Wasperton	J. Killingback	watercolour	17 x 20½	Tranquil image of the village down the road from HRI
63	Yorkshire	H. Barnett	Watercolour and pastel	15 x 19½	The soft pastels give the sense of a gentle scene
64	Still Life	Laurence Curtis	Ink and watercolour	16 x 12	A reassuring image for the kitchen or dining room!
65	Kenilworth Castle	V. Hull	watercolour	11½ x 15	Beautiful study of the blue snow shadows across the Mere.
66	Snowscape	J.B.	watercolour	23½ x 18	Great use of the white paper to suggest snow
67	Dunes	Unknown	watercolour	14 x 17	Dreamlike beach scene
68	Roofscape, Azoia	V. Bainbridge	etching	14 x 16	Calming summer holiday memories
69	Flower Study	Rosemary Hall	watercolour	21 x 18	Charming study of orchids and ferns in Victorian style mount and frame
70	Lord Leycester’s Hospital, Warwick	Andrew Barrowman	watercolour	12 x 13	Incredibly detailed painting of local landmark
71	Disused Cattle Shed	Susan Muntz	watercolour	12 x 16	A rural scene
72	Coniston Water	Leonard Stephens	watercolour	12 x 18	Restful image of popular beauty spot

74	Chestnut, Stoneleigh	Mardee Miller	etching	9 x 9	Exquisite etching of tree


77	Coastal Scene	Lesley Davis	watercolour	11 x 13	Use the frame for a bigger picture, get rid of the mount and reframe this brilliant landscape.
78	The Cornfield	Sheila Grady	watercolour	13 x 16	Magical interpretation of the English countryside in expensive frame with non-reflective glass by renowned local artist
79	Autumn Scene, Earlswood	J.E. Bradshaw	watercolour	15 x 11	Accomplished watercolour with the sense of a bright autumn day
80	Youth Does Not Last	Gillian Irving	etching	19 x 14	Atmopheric beach scene
81	Streptocarpus by the Window	Marigold McGregor	etching	15 x 12	Print with blind stamp details on window farm and on pot by distinguished artist from the region who has exhibited nationally