Premier Summer Sale | June 25, 2025
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 66
James Hey Davies, R.C.A., The Hay Field
Estimate: $600 - $900
Sold for
$1,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(British, 1844-1926)
Hay harvesters cutting and loading hay wagons, signed lower right "J. Hey Davies, R.C.A.", artist's inscribed and signed label verso, oil on canvas, 14 x 21 in.; Louis XV style frame, 20 x 27 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: The Cider House Galleries, Ltd., Bletchingley, purchased May 2, 2012 for BP 2,200/$3,557 (facsimile of receipt accompanies this lot); Private Collection; Virginia Private Collection
Note: James Hey Davies, born in Manchester, remained closely tied to his hometown throughout his life. Trained at the Manchester School of Art and later the Royal Academy Schools in London-where he won the Turner Gold Medal, he was a founding figure of the "Victorian Manchester School of Painters," a group that rejected traditional academic methods in favor of painting from life with freer use of color and tone. Strongly influenced by artist Joseph Knight, Davies focused on landscapes and exhibited widely, particularly at the Royal Cambrian Academy. He traveled to France and Sweden to study, but his work was most prominently shown in Manchester, where he died in 1930 at the age of 86. His paintings are held in several major British institutions, as well as private collections.
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The Cider House Galleries, Ltd., Bletchingley, purchased May 2, 2012 for BP 2,200/$3,557 (facsimile of receipt accompanies this lot); Private Collection; Virginia Private Collection
original stretcher and tacking edge; frame with abrasions Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
