William Shayer Snr (Circle of)19th century oil Devon coastal scene19th century oil Devon coastal scene William Shayer Snr (Circle of)A very attractive oil on canvas of cockle gatherers on the Devon coastThe painting depicts a busy scene with people gathering their cockles with horses donkeys laden with baskets ready to take to market. The painting Bears signature, also inscribed and dated 1833 (lower right) The size overall is 95 x 130cm whilst the image is 64 x 104cm (25 x 40 in.)Housed in the original heavy gilt

as well as single portraits

He also exhibited at the Royal Academy and Walker Art Gallery Liverpool from 1892

It was the first of the Vendée griffons to be bred from the Greffier whose lineage dates back to the 16th Century

Authentication: Certificate

as a result of a misunderstanding

000 GBP LOT SOLD

5 cm in height

whilst the size with frame is 93cm x 69cm

Less compact versions had been in production for several centuries

Hirons & Woodard

This is a reflection of his compassionate nature to relieve suffering

later "updated" with ornate decoration during the Victorian period