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Portrait of Carolyn Sergeant Painting at an Easel
John Sergeant (1937-2010)
Portrait of Carolyn Sergeant Painting at an Easel
Pencil on cartridge paper / from a sketch book
Provenance: From the studio of the artist.
This drawing is to be sold as found and was part of a collection of drawings and watercolours removed from the studio of John Sergeant in 2017. Unless otherwise stated this item is being offered unrestored and does not include a mount or a frame. Many of the works in the collection are in good condition as can be seen from the photos. A gallery label including provenance will accompany this item.
We offer the option to have this item mounted or if required to be treated by our paper conservator. This sometimes can take between 3 and 5 months, depending on the amount of work needed. Once the initial cost for the item has been paid and a quote for the extra work has been accepted then we will go ahead. The final payment will be required on completion of the work and before the item can be dispatched to the customer. Delivery is free within the UK.
John Sergeant was born in London in 1937, after the War the family moved to Faversham in Kent. He lived in Faversham and other locations in the county before making his final move to Wales in 1983. From 1954 to 1957 John studied at the College of Art in Canterbury. It was during this period he met the acclaimed artist John Ward, who was to become a lifelong friend and supporter. In 1959, with Ward’s encouragement, John entered the Royal Academy Schools, where in 1962, his final year, he won the drawing prize and married a fellow student, Carolyn Cann. Carolyn is now highly esteemed for her carefully arranged still lives. There are some examples of Carolyn Sergeant’s work for sale on our website.
John pursued his career to teach at Canterbury College of Art, and the Art Schools at Dover and Folkestone. He was greatly inspired by the 1981 exhibition of Interiors at Hazlitt, Gooden and Fox, and he went on to secure commissions to make a series of room portraits, visiting Castle Coole, Stowell Park and Deene Park. The drawings he made of Erddig were acquired by the National Trust. The renowned London art dealer, Sir Jack Baer was a great proponent of John’s work, which he frequently exhibited at the Hazlitt gallery. Exhibitions of John’s work were also held at the Mass Gallery in Clifford Street, culminating in 1992 with a show of works done in Prague, where he accompanied the Prince of Wales on an official visit. HRH The Prince of Wales first noticed John’s work at the National Trust exhibition, The Long Perspective, at Agnews in 1987, in which the artist showed drawings and watercolours of Errdig House in Wales. The Prince asked him to do some drawings for his book, A Vision of Britain, in 1989 and invited him to stay at Sandringham the following year to make a record of several large barns on the estate. John accompanied the Prince and Princess of Wales to Prague from 6 to 10 May 1991, the focus of the trip was architectural heritage. In 1994 at the Hazlitt gallery John’s work was shown in “Three Contemporary Masters” alongside that of John Ward and Jehan Daly. John was interested in other artists, past and present and kept an extensive library of reference books in his studio, he greatly admired the works of Ingres, Fuseli and Menzel, and more modern painters such as Bawden, Brockhurst and Ravilious, were some of his favourites. He had a great knowledge and respect for other artists and was especially keen to collect works by Allan Gwynne Jones, whom he knew and admired.
Over the years John had perfected his style and technique, mostly using charcoal estompé on Ingres paper. He also used coloured pastels and conté crayon, sometimes with small touches of Chinese white. He was a keen observer and loved to spend his spare time in antique shops and auctions where he would often find objects to draw. An exhibition catalogue of his work: “John Sergeant recent drawings”, held at Hazlitt, Gooden & Fox, 8 November to 1 December 2000, illustrates the full range and diversity of his genre. The quizzical and eccentric nature of John’s character comes to life in many of his compositions, such as, Variation on a Theme II. Cat.62. The drawing shows a mask precariously balanced on top of a finial of an old coffee pot, to the right an open box reveals a doll, hanging above the doll is a photograph of an exotic dancer. John’s technical ability is second to none while his compositions can provide us with a sense of mystery and humour. PAYMENT OPTIONS
PayPal /Card transactions can be processed through PayPal on our company website. We also accept payment by cheque and bank transfer. Deferred payments can be accepted over an agreed period of time whilst paintings remain with us.
CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
In our description, if a picture is shown to be framed then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. Unless stated otherwise all unframed watercolours, drawings and prints have been mounted onto acid-free conservation board using either Japanese hinging paper or reversible wheat starch past. Unframed and mounted pictures are then wrapped in clear polyester film to protect both the picture and the mount. All conservation work has been carried out by accredited conservators.
SellerRadnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
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Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
Private dealer
By appointment only
Powys
Mid Wales
Tel : 01982 570768
Non UK callers : +44 1982 570768
Portrait of Carolyn Sergeant Painting at an Easel
Pencil on cartridge paper / from a sketch book
Provenance: From the studio of the artist.
This drawing is to be sold as found and was part of a collection of drawings and watercolours removed from the studio of John Sergeant in 2017. Unless otherwise stated this item is being offered unrestored and does not include a mount or a frame. Many of the works in the collection are in good condition as can be seen from the photos. A gallery label including provenance will accompany this item.
We offer the option to have this item mounted or if required to be treated by our paper conservator. This sometimes can take between 3 and 5 months, depending on the amount of work needed. Once the initial cost for the item has been paid and a quote for the extra work has been accepted then we will go ahead. The final payment will be required on completion of the work and before the item can be dispatched to the customer. Delivery is free within the UK.
John Sergeant was born in London in 1937, after the War the family moved to Faversham in Kent. He lived in Faversham and other locations in the county before making his final move to Wales in 1983. From 1954 to 1957 John studied at the College of Art in Canterbury. It was during this period he met the acclaimed artist John Ward, who was to become a lifelong friend and supporter. In 1959, with Ward’s encouragement, John entered the Royal Academy Schools, where in 1962, his final year, he won the drawing prize and married a fellow student, Carolyn Cann. Carolyn is now highly esteemed for her carefully arranged still lives. There are some examples of Carolyn Sergeant’s work for sale on our website.
John pursued his career to teach at Canterbury College of Art, and the Art Schools at Dover and Folkestone. He was greatly inspired by the 1981 exhibition of Interiors at Hazlitt, Gooden and Fox, and he went on to secure commissions to make a series of room portraits, visiting Castle Coole, Stowell Park and Deene Park. The drawings he made of Erddig were acquired by the National Trust. The renowned London art dealer, Sir Jack Baer was a great proponent of John’s work, which he frequently exhibited at the Hazlitt gallery. Exhibitions of John’s work were also held at the Mass Gallery in Clifford Street, culminating in 1992 with a show of works done in Prague, where he accompanied the Prince of Wales on an official visit. HRH The Prince of Wales first noticed John’s work at the National Trust exhibition, The Long Perspective, at Agnews in 1987, in which the artist showed drawings and watercolours of Errdig House in Wales. The Prince asked him to do some drawings for his book, A Vision of Britain, in 1989 and invited him to stay at Sandringham the following year to make a record of several large barns on the estate. John accompanied the Prince and Princess of Wales to Prague from 6 to 10 May 1991, the focus of the trip was architectural heritage. In 1994 at the Hazlitt gallery John’s work was shown in “Three Contemporary Masters” alongside that of John Ward and Jehan Daly. John was interested in other artists, past and present and kept an extensive library of reference books in his studio, he greatly admired the works of Ingres, Fuseli and Menzel, and more modern painters such as Bawden, Brockhurst and Ravilious, were some of his favourites. He had a great knowledge and respect for other artists and was especially keen to collect works by Allan Gwynne Jones, whom he knew and admired.
Over the years John had perfected his style and technique, mostly using charcoal estompé on Ingres paper. He also used coloured pastels and conté crayon, sometimes with small touches of Chinese white. He was a keen observer and loved to spend his spare time in antique shops and auctions where he would often find objects to draw. An exhibition catalogue of his work: “John Sergeant recent drawings”, held at Hazlitt, Gooden & Fox, 8 November to 1 December 2000, illustrates the full range and diversity of his genre. The quizzical and eccentric nature of John’s character comes to life in many of his compositions, such as, Variation on a Theme II. Cat.62. The drawing shows a mask precariously balanced on top of a finial of an old coffee pot, to the right an open box reveals a doll, hanging above the doll is a photograph of an exotic dancer. John’s technical ability is second to none while his compositions can provide us with a sense of mystery and humour. PAYMENT OPTIONS
PayPal /Card transactions can be processed through PayPal on our company website. We also accept payment by cheque and bank transfer. Deferred payments can be accepted over an agreed period of time whilst paintings remain with us.
CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
In our description, if a picture is shown to be framed then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. Unless stated otherwise all unframed watercolours, drawings and prints have been mounted onto acid-free conservation board using either Japanese hinging paper or reversible wheat starch past. Unframed and mounted pictures are then wrapped in clear polyester film to protect both the picture and the mount. All conservation work has been carried out by accredited conservators.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Dimensions17 cm x 12.5 cm.
Date 1960s-70s
1980s Antiques Material Paper
Origin English
Artist John Sergeant
Condition Very good
Item code as176a681
Status Sold
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Great care and trouble has been taken to ensure that all details written for every picture are correct and the photos are of sufficient quality so that each item can be viewed in detail. If the purchaser can find a fault (by way of a photograph) as proof of damage in transit that is not present in our promotional photo i.e. a tear in the canvas, broken glass, broken frame, damage to surface of picture, then a full or part refund will be offered back to the purchaser depending on the extent of the damage. This will only apply within 24 hours of signing for the parcel.
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Every effort has been made to give our clients complete confidence and satisfaction when buying from our company.
Great care and trouble has been taken to ensure that all details written for every picture are correct and the photos are of sufficient quality so that each item can be viewed in detail. If the purchaser can find a fault (by way of a photograph) as proof of damage in transit that is not present in our promotional photo i.e. a tear in the canvas, broken glass, broken frame, damage to surface of picture, then a full or part refund will be offered back to the purchaser depending on the extent of the damage. This will only apply within 24 hours of signing for the parcel.
If the parcel has arrived and appears to be damaged in some way please return the parcel to us (unopened) and we will refund the purchase price on receipt of the picture.
If the purchaser can prove with written evidence from three independent experts that our description was false or misleading in any way then a full refund will be offered back to the purchaser.
Every effort has been made to give our clients complete confidence and satisfaction when buying from our company.
View all stock from
Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
Private dealerBy appointment only
Powys
Mid Wales
Tel : 01982 570768
Non UK callers : +44 1982 570768
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