John Maclauchlan Milne RSA (British, 1885-1957) Sannox Bay
John Maclauchlan Milne RSA (British, 1885-1957)
Sannox Bay
signed
oil on board
61 x 51cm (24 x 20 1/16in).
Footnotes:
Provenance
Private collection, Canada (likely acquired in the 1960's), thence by descent.
The present work is a fine example of Milen's Arran paintings. Sannox Bay is less than 3 miles from where John Maclauchlan Milne lived at High Corrie, north of Brodick, on the east coast of the island of Arran. He first visited Arran in 1939 and his studio exhibition in Dundee in April 1940 included his paintings of Iona and Arran. From 1939, his exhibits at the Royal Scottish Academy and at the Royal Glasgow Institute included many Arran pictures.
Sometime in 1940/41, after more than 30 years, he finally left Dundee and he would live on Arran until near the end of his life in October 1957. Initially he lived in a boarding house at the northern end of the village of Corrie, but after meeting the woman who became his second wife, they lived at Seaview in High Corrie.
Most, possibly all, of Milne's Arran paintings are from locations within about 3 miles of High Corrie and he painted his colourist landscapes from Brodick Bay to Glen Sannox. Sannox Bay was a favourite location.
Bonhams thanks Maurice Millar for his assistance with researching this painting. The Missing Colourist is an illustrated biography of the artist and copies are only available from www.themissingcolourist.co.uk
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR
* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
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Condition
Presents well overall.The board has been glued into the frame (rather than being held by pins). Several flecks of gold paint, most obvious in centre of sky.The paint surface is flaking in the area of trees, right of the sail towards edge of board, with corresponding loses. Horizontal crack, approximately 30 cm long, coming in from left edge towards centre, approximately 10 cm down from upper edge. A series of shorter, horizontal cracks in the lower section of sand and rocks. See additional images.Inspection under UV light shows no evidence of re-touching or repairs.Overall frame dimensions: 63 x 72 x 3 cm. Not glazed.
John Maclauchlan Milne RSA (British, 1885-1957)
Sannox Bay
signed
oil on board
61 x 51cm (24 x 20 1/16in).
Footnotes:
Provenance
Private collection, Canada (likely acquired in the 1960's), thence by descent.
The present work is a fine example of Milen's Arran paintings. Sannox Bay is less than 3 miles from where John Maclauchlan Milne lived at High Corrie, north of Brodick, on the east coast of the island of Arran. He first visited Arran in 1939 and his studio exhibition in Dundee in April 1940 included his paintings of Iona and Arran. From 1939, his exhibits at the Royal Scottish Academy and at the Royal Glasgow Institute included many Arran pictures.
Sometime in 1940/41, after more than 30 years, he finally left Dundee and he would live on Arran until near the end of his life in October 1957. Initially he lived in a boarding house at the northern end of the village of Corrie, but after meeting the woman who became his second wife, they lived at Seaview in High Corrie.
Most, possibly all, of Milne's Arran paintings are from locations within about 3 miles of High Corrie and he painted his colourist landscapes from Brodick Bay to Glen Sannox. Sannox Bay was a favourite location.
Bonhams thanks Maurice Millar for his assistance with researching this painting. The Missing Colourist is an illustrated biography of the artist and copies are only available from www.themissingcolourist.co.uk
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR
* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Condition
Presents well overall.The board has been glued into the frame (rather than being held by pins). Several flecks of gold paint, most obvious in centre of sky.The paint surface is flaking in the area of trees, right of the sail towards edge of board, with corresponding loses. Horizontal crack, approximately 30 cm long, coming in from left edge towards centre, approximately 10 cm down from upper edge. A series of shorter, horizontal cracks in the lower section of sand and rocks. See additional images.Inspection under UV light shows no evidence of re-touching or repairs.Overall frame dimensions: 63 x 72 x 3 cm. Not glazed.
