MOCK TOIL
SIR WILLIAM RUSSELL FLINT P.R.A., P.R.W.S., R.S.W., R.O.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1880-1969)
Signed, watercolour
53.5cm x 76cm (21in x 30in)
Provenance:Herbert Haigh, Esq.Exhibited:The Fine Art Society, London, no.35
Estimate: £12,000 - 18,000
An early work by Sir William Russell Flint, judging from the clothing worn at that time.
It appears to be painted on the north east coast, possibly Bamburgh, where he spent so much time.
The beautiful subtlelty and minimalistic use of colour gives the impression of wonderful shimmering wet sands.