Philip Grégory Needell (1886-1974) - Richmond - No reserve
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“Richmond” by Philip Grégory Needell, gouache on paper from 1930–1940, United Kingdom.
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Philip Grégory NEEDELL (1886‑1974)
Richmond
Gouache on paper
(Painted on the back of an envelope)
Painting size: 16 × 12 cm
Provenance:
– Artist’s family
– Galerie Tuffier, Les Andelys
Gouache in good condition.
Two small holes at the top right, visible in the photographs.
Presented with a window mount.
Dimensions with the mount: 31 × 26 cm.
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Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
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Born in London in 1886, Philip Grégory Needell belongs to that generation of British artists whose sensibility was nourished by both the Romantic tradition and the great upheavals of the early 20th century. Trained in drawing at the Regent Street Polytechnic while working for Westminster Bank, he developed early a pronounced taste for precise observation and the luminous construction of landscapes.
Mobilized in the Royal Navy during World War I, Needell produced several maritime scenes of great intensity, now held at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth. After the war, he devoted himself fully to painting and regularly travelled to France between 1925 and 1963, finding in the hexagonal landscapes – coasts, villages, changing lights – a lasting source of inspiration.
His work, initially influenced by Cotman and Turner, evolves toward a more pared-down style, sometimes close to abstraction, while retaining a strong atmospheric mastery. Needell was also interested in Japanese printmaking and even produced color wood engravings, evidencing a rare and refined artistic curiosity.
A sought-after artist on the Anglo-Saxon market, Needell has been featured repeatedly at public sales, mainly for his landscape paintings and watercolors, highly appreciated for their poetry and sense of visual quiet. His views of France, Great Britain, or distant ports enchant with their balance, their chromatic softness, and their ability to capture the moment.
A work by Philip Gregory Needell adds a note of serenity and elegance to any collection, carried by the gaze of a travelling painter whose sensibility remains timeless.
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Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
Translated by Google TranslatePhilip Grégory NEEDELL (1886‑1974)
Richmond
Gouache on paper
(Painted on the back of an envelope)
Painting size: 16 × 12 cm
Provenance:
– Artist’s family
– Galerie Tuffier, Les Andelys
Gouache in good condition.
Two small holes at the top right, visible in the photographs.
Presented with a window mount.
Dimensions with the mount: 31 × 26 cm.
NO RESERVE PRICE
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with complete confidence!
Born in London in 1886, Philip Grégory Needell belongs to that generation of British artists whose sensibility was nourished by both the Romantic tradition and the great upheavals of the early 20th century. Trained in drawing at the Regent Street Polytechnic while working for Westminster Bank, he developed early a pronounced taste for precise observation and the luminous construction of landscapes.
Mobilized in the Royal Navy during World War I, Needell produced several maritime scenes of great intensity, now held at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth. After the war, he devoted himself fully to painting and regularly travelled to France between 1925 and 1963, finding in the hexagonal landscapes – coasts, villages, changing lights – a lasting source of inspiration.
His work, initially influenced by Cotman and Turner, evolves toward a more pared-down style, sometimes close to abstraction, while retaining a strong atmospheric mastery. Needell was also interested in Japanese printmaking and even produced color wood engravings, evidencing a rare and refined artistic curiosity.
A sought-after artist on the Anglo-Saxon market, Needell has been featured repeatedly at public sales, mainly for his landscape paintings and watercolors, highly appreciated for their poetry and sense of visual quiet. His views of France, Great Britain, or distant ports enchant with their balance, their chromatic softness, and their ability to capture the moment.
A work by Philip Gregory Needell adds a note of serenity and elegance to any collection, carried by the gaze of a travelling painter whose sensibility remains timeless.
Some images are AI-generated to show how the object may look in context.
Please refer to the original photos and the product description for exact details. #AIContextView
Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
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Artist
Philip Grégory Needell (1886-1974)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Richmond - No reserve
Technique
Gouache
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition
Height
31 cm
Width
26 cm
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1930-1940
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