Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More
An oil painting on canvas by William Henry Stockman (1935-2021), depicting a bustling harbour scene at Brixham, likely at dusk or dawn. The artwork is executed in a representational style with visible impasto, capturing various boats moored in the harbour. Notable vessels include a large central boat displaying ‘BM 16 LADY MAY’, a pink fishing vessel marked ‘BM 81 LADY DOROTHY’, and a smaller dinghy showing ‘BM 9’. The artist’s signature, appearing as ‘W.H. Stockman’ or ‘WHS Stockman’, is located in the lower left. The painting is presented in a substantial, ornate gilded or gold-painted wooden frame with a decorative embossed pattern. A yellow sticker with ‘129’ is affixed to the upper left of the frame.
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