John, Syer Snr.

Lot 33 John Syer British, 1815-1885 Vale of Avalon Signed J. Syer and dated 58 (ll) Oil on canvas 24 x 41 inches Provenance: Frost & Reed, London C Estate of Margaret Ferree Estimate $3,000-5,000 Glue relined. Dirty/Yellowed varnish. Frame rubbing, with corresponding inpaint along the edges. No other restoration visible under UV light. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. 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.

John Syer, R.I. (Atherstone 1815-1885 Exeter) Xebecs off an Italian harbour; and Bordighera viewed from the hills (illustrated) the first signed and dated 'J Syer 1870' (lower right) and indistinctly inscribed (lower left); the second signed and dated 'J Syer 70' (lower centre) and indistinctly inscribed 'Bordighera . ....' (lower left) pencil and watercolour, on paper 5 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (13.7 x 22 cm.) a pair (2)

Description: John Syer (1815-1885), British LEADING THE TIMBER WAGON; Oil on canvas; signed and dated 1861 lower left 8.5" x 16" - 21.6 x 40.6 cm. Provenance: Frost and Reed, Bristol and Clifton

John Syer, RI (British, 1815-1885) Estuary with beached boats signed and dated 'J Syer.61' (lower right), oil on canvas 29 x 53cm (11 7/16 x 20 7/8in).

John Syer (1815-1885) - Oil painting - Harvest scene with figures to foreground, and farm buildings and fields in a rural landscape, canvas 11ins x 15ins, signed and dated 1858, in gilt moulded frame