Antique 1884 Watercolor- WJ Boddy 1832-1911
Large antique watercolor by Artist William James Boddy 1832-1911
Measures with matting: 60 x 78 CM- 23.6 x 30.7 Inches
Condition:
Some water spots on the top of the painting. The matting could use replacing. Properly framed a very nice piece of art
Shipping Dimensions:
25 x 32 x 2.5 inches approximately 3lbs
Artist Biography
William James Boddy 1832-1911. The son of an architect, he followed the same profession for a while, moving to York in 1853 as assistant to George Jones. However, he soon buildup a flourishing practice as a drawing master and exhibited in York and London from 1865 to 1879. A folio of his work was presented to the Prince of Wales in 1900. For the last 25 years of his life he lived at Acomb, Yorkshire and he gave up teaching in 1908. His landscapes are taken from many parts of Great Britain as well as Switzerland and Normandy.
For Trade
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Part Number: Lot 462
Being traded by
Auction Consignment Thomas in Lombardy, Ontario, Canada