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Lot 183
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852): 'La Tour de Beurre, Rouen Cathedral', a pencil drawing, unsigned, titled verso with ink inscription 'La Tour de Beurre Rouen Cathedral by A. W. Pugin, 1831’, 18 by 26cm, gilt mount, glazed and in gilt composition frame, 38 by 47cm.Provenance: Estate of Ralph Robert Alford, son of Robert Edwin Alford, K.B.E, C.M.E, and Teresa, Lady Alford, nee Teresa Mary Margaret Knill, who was daughter of Mary Kathleen Knill, grand-daughter of Margaret Mary Knill (married to Henry Francis Purcell), and great-grand daughter of Jane Knill (married name: Jane Welby Pugin (1827-19090) who was the third wife of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Teresa was niece of Margaret Eily Gladstone (third child of Margaret Mary Pugin).
Lot 123
Whistler (Rex) Engravings...for Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, Introduction by Anthony Rota, out-of series copy (not for sale) from an edition limited to 100 copies on hand-made paper, this one of 26 unnumbered copies with one of the original copper plates, engraved title-vignette and 25 engraved sheets comprising 12 plates, 5 maps, 4 head- & 4 tail-pieces by Rex Whistler, the 12 plates hand-coloured, loose as issued, with copper plate in recessed panel inside rear board and printer's original paper wrapping featuring the engraving mounted inside front board (soiled), together in original half viridian morocco drop-back box, slight discolouration to spine, large 4to, Harrison's for H.M. Fletcher, 1970.*** Whistler's illustrated version of Swift's Gulliver's Travels was his magnum opus, first published by the Cresset Press in 1930 with 195 copies on hand-made paper and 10 on vellum, and one of the most magnificent English illustrated books of the 20th century. It was apparently inspired by Richard Bentley's Designs for Six Poems by Mr T.Gray of 1753 and Whistler drew the illustrations within elaborate rococo frames, each one different, many reflecting his love of Baroque architecture. He spent months on the detailed pen and ink drawings; according to his brother Laurence he sat up all night drawing one wheatsheaf. The original copper plates were bought by bookseller H.M.Fletcher who issued this suite of the illustrations in 1970.The copper plate is for for the map displaying "The Kingdoms of Laputa, Balnibarbi, Glubbdubdrib, Luggnagg and Japan".
Lot 201
Birds.- Edwards (George) A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, vol.1 only (of 4), hand-coloured etched frontispiece, title with engraved vignette, 52 etched plates, brightly hand-coloured "by the author... from prints revers'd", duplicate of plate no.32, contemporary ink inscription to front free endpaper, light foxing and offsetting, bookplate, contemporary calf, ruled in gilt, spine gilt, double red morocco spine label, rebacked preserving original backstrip, a few stains to covers, slightly rubbed, [Anker 124], folio, Printed for the author, 1743. *** The contemporary ink inscription states: "This very extraordinary set of Edwards's birds etc. was color'd by the author, at the special request of a late-celebrated naturalist, for whom it was finished with the greatest care & accuracy. As a proof of the superior excellence of this copy it may be necessary to observe that all the plates in the first volume are done from prints revers'd - the advantage of which is pointed out in page 17 of the Preface, & the difference may be satisfactorily ascertain'd by examining the plates No.32 - (there being one of each sort) & all the plates in the remaining 3 volumes are marked with manuscript numbers, the reason of which may be seen at page 124 of the 2nd volume. The gleanings also are uncommonly fine so that upon the whole it may be pronounced, an extraordinary copy of a very valuable work." Another modern pencil inscription reinforces that this is a 'special copy with the plates coloured by the author".This is therefore the first volume of an "extraordinary" set of an already "very valuable work", with exceptionally rare counterproofs and allegedly the author's personal hand-colouring. A counterproof results from a costly and time-consuming process whereby a print is taken directly from another that has just been printed. While the ink is still wet, a print is passed through a rolling press again with a clean sheet of paper to get a second copy. In 1765, Edwards wrote to the Earl of Bute, a patron of natural history, to describe how counter proofs from the prints he etched for "History of Uncommon Birds" fooled some viewers who mistook them for drawings: “In the course of My Labours I have taken of reversed Prints of my history of birds on Sett as a Curiosity and have Colourd them higer than ordinary to make them appear Somtings like Drawings, they have deceive som[sic] people in that respect they having no marks of the copper Plates.” Counterproofs produced a subtle and softer image resembling a drawing that could be hand-coloured to better display the nuance of plumage, colour, and anatomy of specimens without the boldness of an engraved line.The second volume with counterproofs is held by The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
Lot 563
Graphite and ink on paper circular comic drawing depicting a woman using a rolling pin to hit a man wearing a pot on his head. Originally drawn for Nifty Gags and Comics, possibly for the cover. Unsigned.Height: 7 in x width: 6 1/2 in.Condition: The sheet has been trimmed in a circular fashion, likely original to the artist. Light soiling throughout. Inscriptions in the margins. The work is not framed.
Lot 455
Irene Rice Pereira (American, 1902-1971). Pen and ink drawing on paper titled "Phosphor - The Morning Star" depicting a figure surrounded by abstract shapes, 1966. Dated Feb. 1966 along the lower right; titled along the center. From a sketchbook by the artist gifted to "Joy" on New Year's Day, 1968. A facsimile copy of the first page of the sketchbook is included with the lot.Height: 10 3/4 in x width: 8 1/8 in.Condition: The colors are bold and bright and there are no major tears, creases, or restorations. The sheet is toned, especially along the extreme edges. The left edge is slightly uneven. There is a slight undulation along the lower edge of the sheet. Some soiling to the verso. The work is not framed.
Lot 425
Brad Widness (American, 20th/21st c). Ink, acrylic, and collage on paper on board painting titled "House" depicting a geometric form of a house, 2000. Signed, titled, and dated along the verso.Brad Widness was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and taught drawing, printmaking, watercolor, design, and digital media at Minnesota State University, Mankato, as well as January interim courses at Gustavus in Bookmaking, and a Bookmaking workshop at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts in Minneapolis. Brad’s work has been selected for many juried regional and national exhibitions, and his work is included in numerous printmaking portfolios and traveling exhibits around the country. Highlights from the last ten years include participating in an invitational exhibition at the MAPC Conference in Minneapolis, receiving a McKnight Fellowship, and having work selected from an open portfolio review for exhibit at the Highpoint Center for Printmaking.Height: 24 in x width: 17 in x depth: 2 in.Condition: The colors are bold and deep. Due to the nature of the work, it is difficult to discern whether some of the rugged contours of the work, particularly along the left third, are chipped or intentionally rough; however, there are no major breaks, losses, or restorations. The work is not framed.
Lot 564
Martin E. Garrity (American, 20th c). Original graphite and ink comic drawing depicting an inebriated chicken captioned "Fried Chicken (Southern Style)". Pen signed "Garrity" along the verso. Originally for an August edition of Nifty Gags & Comics.Height: 10 in x width: 7 1/2 in.Condition: There are no rips, creases, or restorations. Light wear along the edges. Light soiling throughout. Inscriptions in the margins. The work is not framed.
Lot 562
Albert Magarian (American, 1915-1991). Ink on paper comic drawing depicting a skunk shopping at a perfume counter. Signed along the lower left; further ink-stamped along the verso. Likely originally for an August edition Nifty Comics & Gags, ca. 1950s-60s.Height: 13 in x width: 11 1/2 in.Condition: There are no tears, creases, or losses. Light soiling throughout as expected from a working comic. Inscriptions in the margins. The work is not framed.
Lot 454
Irene Rice Pereira (American, 1902-1971). Pen and ink drawing on paper depicting a figure surrounded by colorful abstract shapes, 1966. Dated Feb. 1966 along the lower right. From a sketchbook by the artist gifted to "Joy" on New Year's Day, 1968. A facsimile copy of the first page of the sketchbook is included with the lot.Height: 10 3/4 in x width: 8 1/8 in.Condition: The colors are bold and bright. The sheet is slightly toned, especially along the extreme edges. There are no major tears, creases, or restorations. The left edge is slightly uneven. The work is not framed.
Lot 197
Striking drawing on ivory paper made with bold color markers, ink pen, and white gouache attributed to Neo-Pop Expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. This artwork depicts one of Basquiat's synthetized Portraits filled with pink, orange, red, and black marker for the grill-like mouth, spiky short hair, and facial open contours. Signature on lower right: Basquiat with the iconic crown. Stamped on verso: This will certify that it is the oblation of the Authentication Committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat it is a genuine work by JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT. Signed in brown crayon: J-M-B with crown design. Housed in a black frame with a ecru mat. Frame size: 16"L x 20"H x 0.75"W. Artwork dimensions: 8"L x 12"H. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment. Artist: Attributed to Jean-Michel Basquiat (American, 1960-1988)Issued: c. 1980Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 61
Bernard Parkin caricature portraying the day Fred Winter became the first National Hunt trainer to win 100,000 in prize money for his owners in season 1973-74, signed, pen & ink, at Stratford 17th May 1974, also depicted is jockey Richard Pitman, Mr Mills the owner of 'Bladon', and racecourse officials and sponsors; sold with a smaller version of the drawing that was used by Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse as a greetings card, both framed, the first 38 by 49cm.; and three b& w photographs from the time, Richard Pitman & Blaydon in running, Dick Francis presenting the winning owner with his trophy, the other of winning connections in the enclosure, (a lot).
Lot 350
Original ink drawing on ecru paper by American painter Walter Greer who made the portrait of a bearded man facing down. Ink dedication on lower right side: Greer 8/9/61 Walters Art Gallery, to Billy (Billy Harris, dance critic for the New York Times.) Housed in a wooden frame with an off-white mat. Sight size: 7.50"L x 10"H. Frame size: 14"L x 17"H x 0.75"D. On verso: sticker J.J. Gillepsie Co. Fine Arts, Pittsburgh, Penna. In ink: Walter Greer Artist. Artist: Walter Marion Greer (American 1920-2016)Issued: 1961Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 37
Harold Riley (British 1934-2023) "Study for 'The Blessing'" Signed, titled, dated '84 and dedicated, ink.20 x 14cm (framed 34 x 28cm)Artists’ Resale Right (“droit de suite”) may apply to this lot.The drawing is in very good, original condition. The ink has faded slightly. The drawing is framed and glazed. The frame has some minor scuffs and knocks commensurate with age.
Lot 152
Harold Riley (British 1934-2023) "Madonna and Child" from Raphael Signed and dated '53, dedicated to Gerry + Kath, ink, watercolour and pastel.25 x 21cm (framed 40 x 35.5cm)Artists’ Resale Right (“droit de suite”) may apply to this lot.The drawing is in very good, original condition with no obvious faults to report. The drawing is framed and glazed. The original metal frame has some minor scuffs and scratches.
Lot 40
Geoffrey Key (British 1941-) "The Grooms" Signed and dated 1.9.89, titled on verso, ink and wash.29 x 26cm (framed 50.5 x 48cm)Artists’ Resale Right (“droit de suite”) may apply to this lot.The drawing is in very good, original condition. There is a single minor spot of foxing found on the paper. The drawing is ornately framed and glazed. The frame has some minor scuffs and knocks commensurate with age.
Lot 96
* FIONA C GRAHAM, SPANISH GIRL WITH CATS pen and ink on paper, signed, titled label versomounted, framed and under glassimage size 36cm x 24cm, overall size 54cm x 41cm Artist's label versoNote: "Born in Glasgow in 1970, I started painting at an early age and after attending a night school course in life drawing at Glasgow School of Art went on to study History of Art at St Andrews University. After completing a business start up course in Glasgow I began painting professionally full time. Years of living in a vibrant city like Glasgow has had a huge influence on my work, very much a case of painting what I know and love. The people, the buildings and the inescapable weather are my inspiration and I'm always interested in the contrast between the grandeur and the grittiness within the city, the changing seasons and moods, the recognisable views versus the hidden gems, nooks and crannies, the lost past and the fast disappearing architecture. In an ever changing cityscape I can always find a new challenge to paint and try to look for beauty in the everyday, overlooked and ignored aspects of city life. In contrast to city subjects, family ties and happy childhood memories have given me a great affection for the East coast of Scotland and I enjoy trying to capture the unique light and sense of space of the coastline and again I'm drawn to buildings, people and their history and traditions.
Lot 2049
B. IVORDAY, BRITISH, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, an architectural drawing of the Orangery, Versailles, after designs by Jules Hardouin Mansard, Architect, 1684-1686, illustrating the principal elevation South of the Orangery with sections to the East wing and the lesser Orangery, signed to bottom right, measured and drawn 1930, Ivor Day, 9 Saint Martins Road, Knowle, Bristol, pen and ink with watercolour wash on paper, in a rectangular oak frame, overall size frame 81 cm x 278 cm
Lot 681
GEORGE BARKER: 3 Titles: AT THURGARTON CHURCH - A POEM WITH DRAWINGS, London, Trigram Press, 1969. Presentation copy inscribed to penultimate page and with ink drawing to last page; TO AYLSHAM FAIR, London, Faber and Faber, 1970, first in original unclipped dustjacket; RUNES AND RHYMES AND TUNES AND CHIMES, London, Faber and Faber, 1969. First in original unclipped dustjacket, pres inscr to frontis (3)
Lot 1941
Thirteen framed works: Robert Walker Macbeth RA (1848-1910) After William Quiller Orchardson RA (1832-1910) - Self portrait, engraving, inscribed below and presented to Netlam Rattray with kind regards, and signed by Macbeth, plate dimensions: 30 x 37 cm, frame dimensions: 73 x 64 cm; Charles Sam Keene (1823-1891) - 'A Round-About Road' (Cartoon for Punch magazine), ink on paper, framed together with the drawing as printed in the magazine, with inscribed label attached verso, illustration dimensions: 11 x 18 cm, framed; An early 20th century figurative pencil study on paper, unsigned, 16.5 x 12.5 cm; together with seven tinted 18th-19th century engravings of Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, Surrey and others; Four 20th century Japanese works to include: A Shunga painting with red chop mark upper right, opaque pigment on paper, 14.5 x 20 cm; together with three reproduction prints after woodblocks, approx. 14 x 24 cm each (two framed together) (13)
Lot 1945
Four artworks relating to the female figure, to include: A portrait of a 1930s lady, ink on paper, indistinctly signed; Vic Gilbert - pastel study of a burlesque dancer, 1984; Jill Stubbs - chalk and charcoal life drawing; together with reproduction print on board of a woman gazing into a hand mirror, all frames, largest: 78 x 59 cm (4)
Lot 889
ATTRIBUTED TO MARY WHEELHOUSE (Fl 1895-1947) 'THE TRAVELLER', an original drawing for Aesop's Fables, titled to lower margin, pen and ink on paper, approximate size 32cm x 15cm, together with sketches of female figures attributed to Bernard Fleetwood Walker, pencil on paper, approximate size 25cm x 16cm and a religious themed picture signed Timmis depicting the story of Christ, watercolour on paper, approximate size 40cm x 31cm including margins
Lot 769
ARTHUR WRAGG ( 1903-1976) 'HALLOWED BE THY NAME', a pregnant female figure with an industrial scene beyond, pen and Indian ink on paper, approximate size 25cm x 16cm, Abbott & Holder label verso, the drawing was used to illustrate the book 'The Lord's Prayer in Black & White' published by Cape in 1946, Condition Report: frame marked in places (artist resale rights apply)
Lot 941
ONE BOX AND LOOSE EPHEMERA AND DECORATIVE ITEMS to include a quantity of vintage postcards depicting UK and European towns, cities, and seaside resorts, as well as royal interest, a large quantity of vintage cigarette cards to include Player's military themes, Turf Cigarettes Radio, Sports and Film stars, and hundreds spares and loose cards, a limited edition Royal Mail Royal Mint No. 530/1000 Eliabeth II jubilee anniversary coin, a small group of vintage football memorabilia to include a 1960s West Bromwich Albion pennant, a 1947-1948 Football Annual, a 1950s West Bromwich Albion fixture list, an Olympic Diary of Tokyo 1964, four South American decorative items to include a large sgraffito vase from northern Brazil, a wooden plaque from Rio, a church plaque from Peru, and a vintage Mexican clay art church, a hand carved soapstone trinket dish, a group of framed pictures to include an Arthur Ralph Middleton Todd (1891-1966) 'Old Cornish Fiddler', a pen and ink portrait of a male figure wearing a hat, signed lower left, approximate size 22cm x 18cm, an unsigned early 20th century pencil and watercolour full length portrait of a continental female figure, approximate size 56cm x 37cm, an unsigned 19th century pencil drawing of a male figure with a coach and horses, etc (1 box and loose) (s.d)
Lot 217
*** Please note, the description of this lot has been updated.Original illustration.- Jones (Barbara) Architectural detail of the pineapple on the ‘Tong Gates’, the gate pillars to Tong Castle in Shropshire designed by Capability Brown, pen and black ink, over pencil, on cream wove paper, signed lower left, image 305 x 230 mm (12 x 9 in), under glass, minor surface dirt, framed, [circa 1974]; together with a signed lithograph of a church interior by Alan Powers, from an edition of 150, framed, 20th century (2)*** A related illustration of Jones's drawing was used in the 1953 edition of the book, Follies & Grottoes, illustrated on page 116.
Lot 265
Elizabeth A Lampson - a group of four drawings and paintings comprising 'No Breakfast Today' - a still life and figural painting, oil on board signed lower left and verso 48cm x 65cm framed; 'Finders Keepers' - pen and ink drawing 79cm x 53cm; 'Hanningfield Reservoir' - pen and ink drawing 13cm x 25.5cm; and 'A Study in two Halves' - watercolour extensive landscape of fields and trees 14cm x 41.5cm, each signed, all three in glazed frames Location:LWFIf there is no condition report shown, please request
Lot 819
Three pictures including Basil Beattie (British, b.1935) - Untitled - mixed media on paper 36 x 28cm, 58 x 48cm framed -Provenance : Eagle gallery, London, 2007 - Together with a charcoal drawing of a running Cheetah, inscribed upper right - 43.5 x 70cm and an abstract ink wash drawing in the manner of Willi Soukop (b.1936), 26.5 x 22cm, label of the Royal Academy framing attached to the backing (3).
Lot 302
Two 1930's fashion designs, depicting a lady in three coat styles, including a bolero, en grisaille, in watercolour wash and ink; together with other clippings and drawings, including: a 1920's pen and ink drawing of a lady in a cloche hat; a small quantity of printed 'Flapper' fashion clippings, 1930's drawings; 53 x 38cms, 53 x 22cms, 1930's drawing; 14.5 x 9.5cms; and pasted newspaper clippings approximately 35 x 23cms a page.
Lot 655
Punch satirical magazine pair of original ink on paper cartoons by William. J. Hodgeson (fl 1878-1903), late 19th Century, signed by the artist with his hand-written captions on the mounts, being 1) 'Proverbs / (Piscatorially put) / "'It is an ill wind…” / Particularly when it brings about a serious entanglement / between Charlie's flies and Mandie's pretty hair (Charlie is very short-sighted - so he says)’. “Original for 'Punch'"; size 5 ½ in. x 7 in. (13 ¾ in. x 15 ½ in. with frame); 2) ‘Sad want of Respect / Rude Boy (to Jones who hopes to be taken for a cavalry officer) "Fah! Call that 'ossmanship - / Why it'll be 'ossmanship week afore you've gone a mile’, signed and dated 1897, size 9 ½ in. x 6 ¼ in. (17 ½ in. x 13 ½ in. with frame). Both recently reframed using the original period frame, on the reverse of which is a laminated copy of the back of the cartoon board, on which Hodgeson wrote his original caption prior to the cartoon’s submission to Punch, that on the mount being the final published version. Light foxing. The term ‘cartoon’ to refer to a comic drawing was invented by Punch in 1843, when the Houses of Parliament were to be decorated with murals, and "cartoons" for the murals were displayed for the public; the term "cartoon" at that time being a finished preliminary sketch on a large piece of cardboard, or ‘cartone’ in Italian. Punch appropriated the term to refer to its humorous political cartoons and their popularity led to the term's widespread use.
Lot 024
John Duncan (British, late 19th/early 20th century) two watercolour on paper birds, blue tits, both signed and dated 1899, framed, one glazed, overall size 39cm x 31.5cm. John Duncan belonged to a renowned family of taxidermists from Newcastle. He worked as an ecclesiastical glass painter for almost 40 years and studied drawing under Mr William Bell Scott (artist and poet). From 1888 to 1898 he contributed weekly series of pen and ink sketches of birds of The British Isles to the Weekly Chronicle. (2)
Lot 772
Paul Draper - A 1976 pen and ink architectural drawing of '17 Fournier Street', signed and dated by the artist. The drawing depicts the front door of a building on the street. Framed and mounted, measuring approx. 54cm x 41.5cm. Born in 1947 Bedford, England, Draper specialises in architectural drawings, working mainly in pen and ink, and watercolour. He also worked as a designer, in which he has collaborated on many projects around the world, including the rebuilding of the ice skating rink in New York's Central Park, and in the 1990's worked as a design director of the innovative designer radiator company Bisque. He has lived and worked in Covent Garden, London since 1970 and constructed an etching workshop in his studio in Camberwell Green.
Lot 771
Paul Draper (B. 1947) - Pen and ink architectural drawing of 'The Duke of York Theatre, H. Martins Lane' signed 'P.N.Draper' and dated 1971 by the artist. Framed, mounted and glazed, measuring approx. 59cm x 57cm. Born in 1947 Bedford, England, Draper specialises in architectural drawings, working mainly in pen and ink, and watercolour. He also worked as a designer, in which he has collaborated on many projects around the world, including the rebuilding of the ice skating rink in New York's Central Park, and in the 1990's worked as a design director of the innovative designer radiator company Bisque. He has lived and worked in Covent Garden, London since 1970 and constructed an etching workshop in his studio in Camberwell Green.
Lot 909
A LARGE QUANTITY OF PICTURES AND PRINTS ETC, most of the pictures are late 20th century needlework pictures, together with two J.A. Wylde Bilston enamel plaques, a pen and ink drawing of buildings beside a river signed Dale, prints include Canaletto 'The Square of St Mark', Frank Moss Bennett 'A Glass of Wine', Berthe Morisot 'Harbour at Lorient', Bernard Louis Borione genre print and Harold Clayton floral still life print, largest size approximately 55cm x 65cm excluding frame, 73cm x 82cm including frame, some damage to frames etc (3 boxes and loose)
Lot 24
This is an original color ink drawing on cotton fabric mounted onto Masonite board, created by Thai artist Ronarong Thanomtup. The artwork, signed on the lower right, depicts a young nude female in profile, delicately combing her dark, straight hair. Thanomtup's intricate use of ink and textured backgrounds highlights his mastery of traditional Thai artistic techniques, combined with a modern sensibility. Born in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1940, Ronarong Thanomtup is celebrated for his innovative monoprint techniques and evocative portrayals of Thai culture. A graduate of the prestigious Poh Chang Arts & Crafts College, his artistry has earned him international acclaim, with collectors including Lyndon B. Johnson, Bob Hope, and Vincent Price. Thanomtup's works often explore the harmony of traditional Thai themes and contemporary expression, reflecting his unique artistic vision. Known for his unconventional process of applying color with his hands, fingers, and palms, Thanomtup's creations are distinctive, blending spontaneity with precision. His artworks, including those housed in notable galleries such as the Sombat Permpoon Gallery, often feature intricate ink drawings and monoprints that capture the cultural and artistic essence of Thailand. This particular piece exemplifies Thanomtup's ability to combine traditional techniques with modern interpretations, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors. Housed in a wood frame with a linen mat, this signed drawing is a testament to his enduring legacy in Thai fine art. Artwork dimensions: 16"L x 24"H Frame dimensions: 26"L x 34"H x 1.25"WArtist: Thanomtup Ronarong (Thai b. 1940)Issued: c. 1970Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: ThailandCondition: Age related wear. Sporadic soiling on upper left and right.
Lot 290
Dennis ENDEAN IVALL (1921-2006) 'The Miner' and 'Old Quay & Cave, St Agnes Each watercolour and ink, signed, 25.5cm x 35.5cm; together with a 19th century miniature watercolour of a girl and a dog by a different hand, 10cm x 7cm. Dennis Endean Ivall was born in Essex in 1921, the youngest of four children. His father was then an accountant with ICI and his mother was a member of the Endean family of St. Agnes, so he visited Cornwall for holidays from an early age. He attended the Sir George Monoux Grammar School in Chingford, and then joined ICI. In the Second World War he enlisted in the Ordnance Corps, seeing active service in the retreat from Burma, and later in Ceylon and the Cocos Islands, where he reached the rank of Warrant Officer, First Class. After the war he trained as an artist and art teacher. Working at first as a freelance artist, he later became an art teacher in Barnstaple, North Devon – the nearest to Cornwall that he could get at the time. In 1973, Dennis took early retirement and moved to Cornwall, living at first at Ponsanooth and then for thirty years at Perranwell. He worked as a designer, a record agent and principally as a heraldic artist and designer, only retiring from this work when suffering from illness in the last three years of his life. Heraldic art was his great passion, and he carried out the design and painting of coats of arms for many clients across the world. He was the author of the book Cornish Heraldry and Symbolism and, among the work he carried out in Cornwall, was the painting of the organ panels at Cuby church, the repainting of the coat of arms at St.Dennis after the fire and the design and painting of a banner for St.Agnes and, of course, the banner of St. Piran in this church. Heraldry and his military service gave rise to an interest in army insignia and badges and, with Professor Charles Thomas, he was the author and illustrator of Military Insignia of Cornwall. He was a founder member of the Cornwall Militaria Group, and a long serving member of the Perranarworthal branch of the British Legion. His enthusiasm for heraldry led Dennis to join the Order of St.Lazarus, an international charitable order founded in the Holy Land. He was a member of the Commandery of Avalon in the West Country, and became Judge of Arms of the Commandery, of the Bailiwick of England and then of the whole order worldwide, attaining the rank of Knight Grand Cross. Although he was such a talented artist, with a worldwide clientele, he was always ready to lend his talents to local activities, whether painting scenery for Carnon Downs Drama Group, drawing posters for the Women’s Institute or touching up the lettering on the war memorial.
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