Gordon Ellis

DESCRIPTION Bears artist's name, size and Red Rock Art catalogue numberKP1355 on the reverse Natural earth pigments and synthetic binders on canvas PROVENANCE Painted in Kununurra in August 2002Red Rock Art, KununurraPrivate collection CATALOGUE NOTE This painting is sold with a photocopy of the original Red RockArt documentation that reads in part: "This work shows country nearMulan Community at Lake Gregory. Sugarbag is the term used todescribe bush honey. In the desert regions south of Halls Creek inW.A. a number of plants provide a nectar when flowering. One suchplant a small Grevillia, flowers profusely after the wet season andeach flower drips with nectar which can be eaten directly from theplant. A recent trip from Emu Creek (where the artist lives) toLake Gregory inspired this work."

Gordon Ellis (British, 1921-1979) The ship 'Alexander' leaving Princes Dock,Liverpool, circa 1870, signed, initialled and inscribed verso, oil on board, 61 x 91cm Estimate: £600 - 800 A label verso, written by the artist records that 'Alexander' wasbuilt for T & J Brocklebank by Harland and Wolf in 1863, andconsidered to be one of the finest ships of her time. The vessel is depicted with paddle tugs manoeuvring her into theMersey. This operation was particluarly challenging for squarerigged sailing ships, working in the narrow confines of theMersey.

Gordon Ellis (1921-1979) Liverpool Oil oncanvasboard Signed lower right Inscribed on label on the reverse31cm x 45cm condition report Both the ovoid bowls have small restored rimchips and the central knop stem has a 3mm foot rimchip. Important Information The following includes general reports of the condition of theproperty for various lots in this Sale. The absence of anycondition or condition report does not mean, or imply, that the lotis free from any damage or restoration. If you require a conditionreport, please click on the Condition Request line, below eachLot. We are not professional restorers and do not undertakeconservation, and we strongly recommend that you consult such aprofessional of your choice who will be better able to provide adetailed report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot tosatisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that anystatement, whether written or verbal made by Dreweatts, its’ staffand agents, is merely a subjective, qualified opinion and is onlyprovided on this basis. Prospective buyers should also refer to anyNotices regarding this sale, which are printed in the SaleCatalogue.

Gordon Ellis (1921-1979) High water - London Bridge 1600 signed '- Gordon Ellis -' (lower right) and inscribed as title onthe stretcher oil on canvas 36 x 60 in. (91.4 x 152.4 cm.) Special Notice No 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 VATinclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

‡Gordon Ellis (1920-1978) Liverpool, morning on the river Signed Oil on canvasboard 30 x 45cm; 11 x 17in Provenance: Dreweatt Neate 22/10/08, Lot 672 ++Good condition