Auction 003
An important work by Albert Huie the father of Jamaican art, fine art, antiques, jewellery, militaria, 1960's comics, coins, vinyl, silverware, garden furniture, antique cameras,
By Stuart Bull Auctions
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Mar 5, 2022
Chard Auctions 10, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1PP
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Featuring:
- An exceptional portrait on canvas by the "Father of Jamaican Art" Albert Huie (Jamaica 1910 - 2010), signed upper right, dated 1942, the first time to the market of this piece, it being sold by the family that commissioned the portrait in 1922. The painting depicts an orphan boy called Dorrel adopted by the family, our client has fond memories of Dorrel climbing trees to collect coconuts for her and a handwritten note of her recollections and providence of the piece is included in the sale. The family still owns the tobacco jar depicted.
- A signed limited edition (of 750) print by LS Lowry
- A varied selection of 1960's DC comics
- In the militaria section: a Hitler Youth dagger and other knives, a wide selection bayonets and WW1 & WW2 medals, a rare British cockpit watch.
- A large collection of twentieth proof coin collections
- Quality vinyl including Beatles, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and many shaped picture records
- A diverse collection of vintage and antique cameras
- Gold and jewellery
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LOT 43:
Oil on canvas by Albert Huie, untitled portrait of Dorrell (1942, Jamaica)
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Sold for: £4,600
Start price:
£
2,000
Estimated price :
£2,000 - £3,000
Buyer's Premium: 20%
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Oil on canvas by Albert Huie, untitled portrait of Dorrell (1942, Jamaica)
Never before brought to the market, an important and exceptional portrait of a 16 year old boy called Dorrell by the then 21 year old "Father of Jamaican Art", still in its original frame, full of vibrant colour and texture. Consigned to Chard Auctions by the daughter of Alfred John Buckley, a clergyman who had moved to Jamaica in 1938 and adopted the sitter. Along with this painting is a short handwritten letter form Mr Buckley's daughter detailing a few fond memories.
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