Loosely inserted is a letter, signed by R. Ralph of the British Museum, addressed to a previous owner, and informing her that “he was a London artist [and] exhibited between 1852-1859. He had two pictures at the Royal Academy and nine at the British Institution over this period, and his subjects are classed as scriptural.”
78. ILLUSTRATED ‘BUNYAN’ CATECHISM. A charming mid 19th century watercolour catechism on 9 cards which spell out the word ‘Christian’. Decorative initial letters which form a pilgrim’s progress, each with four lines of text beneath. ‘H is for hope, to cheer him on his way, through the many dangers, met with day by day.’ In fine bright condition. c1860.each card measures 90mm x 60mm, forming a frieze 90mm x 530mm. £395.00 + VAT
79. LAKE DISTRICT. Three mid 19th century watercolours in blue, grey and brown wash, depicting views in the Lake District: Upper End of Rydal Lake; Rydal Lake; Part of Windermere. They are by Hamish Reinagle, two signed on the reverse, and one presenting the picture “with kind love to Miss Sarah Solley,” the daughter of the art collector Edward Solley (1776-1844), and from whose album these appear to have originated. Evidence of mounting on the reverse, the paintings clean and unfaded. 165mm x 245mm, and two measuring 118mm x 184mm. £140.00 + VAT ~ Christies record the sale of an oil painting, The Watering Place, by H. Reinagle in 1997, and there are several engravings in the 1830’s of American scenes from drawings by the artist. He may be a relation of the artist Philip Reinagle (17491833).