Alexander Williams

Lot 1432 Alexander Williams (1846-1930) watercolour, "Summer", sailing barges, monogrammed, 4.75 x 6.75in. Estimate £200-300 Two or three very small scattered fox marks, otherwise goodcondition, some undulation of paper which has an even buff colouredtone, signed and initialled lower left in a washline mount and giltframe, no labels verso. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogueformats do not include condition reports. The absence of acondition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfectcondition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections orthe effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged torequest a condition report on any lots upon which they intend tobid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed byGorringes Conditions of Sale.

Alexander Williams, R.H.A. (Irish,1846-1930) Horn Head Bridge, Dunfanaghy Bay signed 'Alexander Williams RHA' (lower right), inscribed as titledverso and dated August 1907, oil on board 24 x 44 cm. (9 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.) Painted in 1908 Footnote: PROVENANCE: The artist Thence by descent The present work depicts Horn Head bridge over the exit of theriver into Dunfanaghy Bay (Co. Donegal) which originally had 12arches to enable the sea to flood and ebb - connecting through thesalt marshes to the river.

139 Alexander Williams RHA(1846-1930) THE VALLEY, ACHILL ISLAND signed lower centre; titled lower left; with original framing labelof Thos. Dockrell Sons & Co., Ltd. [South Great George'sStreet, Dublin] on reverse watercolour over pencil 27 by 46cm., 10.7 5 by 18in. Contained within original gilt frame and mount. Alexander Williamstravelled the length and breath of Ireland recording scenes of theIrish countryside, many of which later featured in the text,Beautiful Ireland, Leinster, Ulster, Munster, Connaught Painted byAlexander Williams and Described by Stephen Gwynn, 1910. In thetext William chooses to illustrate The Minaun Cliffs, Achill Island(Connaught, p. 51), however, his description of the island isperhaps better reflected in this work as Gwynn notes, "But for allthat it may offer of wilderness, of grandeur, and of interest,Achill has no charm for me. Poverty is a show there: in the villageof Keel can still be seen beehive-shaped wigwams rather thanhouses; and it always seems as if the elements there had been toostrong for man and left him huddled and cowering on the earth." €500-700

Lot No 51 Alexander Williams RHA (1846-1930) THE VALLEY, ACHILL ISLAND watercolour over pencil signed lower centre; titled lower left; with original framing label of Thos. Dockrell Sons & Co., Ltd. [South Great George````````````````````````````````s Street, Dublin] on reverse 27 by 46cm., 10.7 5 by 18in. Contained within original gilt frame and mount.Alexander Williams travelled the length and breath of Ireland recording scenes of the Irish countryside, many of which later featured in the text, Beautiful Ireland, Leinster, Ulster, Munster, Connaught Painted by Alexander Williams and Described by Stephen Gwynn, 1910. In the text William chooses to illustrate The Minaun Cliffs, Achill Island (Connaught, p. 51), however, his description of the island is perhaps better reflected in this work as Gwynn notes,"But for all that it may offer of wilderness, of grandeur, and of interest, Achill has no charm for me. Poverty is a show there: in the village of Keel can still be seen beehive-shaped wigwams rather than houses; and it always seems as if the elements there had been too strong for man and left him huddled and cowering on the earth." Start Price €1125

Alexander Williams (Irish1846-1930) View at the Lake Hotel, Killarney Signed and titled Watercolour 15 x 33cm; 6 x 13in Some surface dirt or possiblypinprick foxing, otherwise good Estimate: £80-120 Lot: 72 Sale: Oil Paintings, Watercolours, Prints, Miniatures and Sculpture(PW080910)