Edward Robert Smythe

Edward Robert Smythe (British, 1810-1899) Favorite hounds, the property E. Walter Greene Esq, Master of the Suffolk hounds signed 'E R Smythe' (lower left), signed and inscribed on an old label attached to the stretcher oil on canvas 35 x 52 in. (89 x 132 cm.) The Suffolk hunt can be traced back to the middle of the 18th century when a large part of the county was hunted by The Duke of Grafton. Sir (Edward) Walter Greene, first baronet (1842–1920), was born at the Westgate Brewery on March, 14 1842. Educated at Rugby School, Walter had three great interests in life: hunting (he hunted packs of harriers, fox and stag hounds in Suffolk and Worcestershire), driving carriages four-in-hand, and his succession of ever bigger steam yachts. He drew an income from the family brewery to pay for his hobbies, and in 1897 he served office as high sheriff of Suffolk. Three years later he was rewarded with the baronetcy his father had been promised shortly before his death. The Bible and Surtees formed the limits of his reading matter, and sport and practical jokes were his favorite pursuits. Although dutiful, an avid churchman, colonel of militia, and JP, his convivial life was a prolonged pursuit of pleasure. Sir Walter Greene died at Nether Hall on February, 27 1920, and was buried at Thurston church, Suffolk. Please note the present lot was exhibited at the RA in 1874, no.506

Back to catalogue Place Bid or Track Lot Lot No: 217 Edward Robert Smythe (British, 1810-1899) A gypsy family with ponies and a dog and a copper kettle on the fire pastel 51 x 72.5cm (20 1/16 x 28 9/16in) Estimate: £250 - 300, € 290 - 340 View Condition Report Footnote: EXHIBITED: Oscar & Peter Johnson Lowndes Lodge Gallery 1964 Smythe exhibition no. 37 Contact the Specialist to discuss this lot or selling in a future sale Email: Daniel Wright Tel: +44 1284 716 195 To subscribe to or order a Printed Catalogue quote ref: 19006 Tel: +44 (0) 1666 502 200

Lot 280 in Pictures 03/04/2009 EDWARD ROBERT SMYTHE , INDISTINCTLY SIGNED (BOTTOM RIGHT),PENCIL AND PASTEL DRAWING , Extensive Coastal View with Horses by Breakwaters in Foreground , Fisherman with Boats Beyond , 12 x 26 , mounted but unframed300-350 larger version available , close window

EDWARD ROBERT SMYTHE (BRITISH, 1810-1899) The Yarmouth Jetty, with promenaders, fishermen and travellers withtheir horses signed 'E R Smythe' (lower right) oil on canvas 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.5 cm.) with Oscar and Peter Johnson, Ltd., London. Exhibited London, Oscar and Peter Johnson Ltd., The Smythes of Ipswich, 19November - 4 December 1964, no. 31.

EDWARD ROBERT SMYTHE (BRITISH, 1810-1899) The Horse Fair oil on canvas 32½ x 66 in. (82.5 x 168 cm.) Provenance with Oscar and Peter Johnson Ltd., London. Lot Notes Edward Smythe painted a similar picture of the Woolpit HorseFair, Suffolk, which was exhibited with Oscar and Peter JohnsonLtd. in 1964. It has been suggested that the present lot may be analternate view of the same scene.