€150 - €300
Star Lot: William Pye (British, 1855 - 1934) A beautiful antique etching titled 'St. Marys Church Radipole' dating to 1906.The composition highlights the church tower framed by tall, dense trees. The scene is tranquil, with a calm body of water in the foreground, framed by reeds and featuring three swans gliding along the lake. The detailed linework adds depth and texture. There is a nice emphasis on contrast between the natural and architectural elements. Signed and titled to lower left. Housed in a neat wooden frame behind glass. MM: 27cm x 39cm including frame. Pye's works often fetch into the thousands, and has been auctioned at Sotheby's for £1,000-£1,500. There is currently a painting being sold for £2,500 through Maas Art Gallery.
William Pye was born at Blackburn, Lancashire in 1855. His father was an ironmonger and he worked in the family business before going to sea. He later studied at Heatherley School of Fine Art, London. He is recorded at Hadleigh, Essex in 1881 and the following year in Weymouth, where he settled with his wife Annie at ‘Dunmore’, Longfield Road, Rodwell for over 50 years. He taught at Connaught House in Weymouth until his death. He was also one of the earliest members of the Dorset Field Club.
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