William Bennett

William Bennett, N.W.S. (1811-1871 Clapham Park) Fishermen on the foreshore at low tide, a rainbow beyond signed 'W Bennett' (lower right) pencil and watercolour with touches of bodycolour 9 x 15¼ in. (22.8 x 38.7 cm.); and A watercolour of Fingal's Cave, attributed to Paul Jacob Naftel (2) with Beryl Kendall, London.

Lot 1778 William Bennett (1811-1871) watercolour In Surrey 5 x 8.5in. Estimate £100-200 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

Special NoticeNo VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Lot Description William Bennett, N.W.S. (1811-1871) Figures resting on a path, Sherwood Forest signed and dated 'W Bennett 1852' (lower right) pencil and watercolour with gum arabic, heightened with touches of bodycolour and with scratching out 10¾ x 15¼ in. (27.3 x 38.8 cm.) Lot Notes Bennett was almost certainly a pupil of David Cox, Sen. (1783-1859) whose influence can be felt stylistically in the present watercolour. He often painted landscapes with castles and abbeys in them and exhibited regularly at the New Water Colour Society where he was elected a full member in 1849. For another work by the artist see lot 174.

William Bennett, N.W.S. (1811-1871) A river rushing through a romantic landscape signed 'W Bennett' (lower left) pencil and watercolour 10 x 14¼ in. (25.5 x 36.3 cm.) Saleroom Notice Please note the catalogue description should read, manner of William Bennett and that this lot includes a further watercolour by F. Richard of a beached vessel.

half-length, seated, a document in his left hand ; with a portrait of Charles Acton Broke, half-length, signed l.r.: A J 1837 signed l.r.: W m Bennett / delt 1814 coloured chalks PROVENANCE Louisa Broke, sister of the sitter in the second portrait; thence by descent