A painting that had been purchased for £100 last year was discovered to be a unique example of an artist's work, which had previously been undiscovered by art historians.
The painting was bought at a probate sale in 2013 by a pensioner from Oxfordshire. After she passed away, her husband took the artwork to be evaluated and was surprised to learn that it was in fact a unique painting by London artist Eric Ravilious. The pensioner was initially told that the watercolour could be worth thousands, possibly between £40,000 and £60,000.
In 1938, Ravilious produced three watercolours while visiting Aldeburgh, with this example aptly named 'Bathing Machines, Aldeburgh'. The artwork was initially sold at an exhibition in 1939 and has remained with the same owner until last year, when it was bought by the Oxfordshire woman.
The artist's daughter, Anne Ullmann, travelled to Banbury so that she could view it. She commented that it was:
"…interesting subject matter, superlative technique and – as ever – faultless design."
Furthermore, Ullmann labelled the painting "an absolute corker".
Ravilious was a war artist, producing images of planes in flight and ships. He died in 1942 after his plane went missing off the coast of Iceland.
The painting was sold for £312,700 by JS Auctions. The owner may want to hang the masterpiece in a suitable room, accompanied by furniture that will complement its beauty, perhaps above antique coffee tables. Lancashire has a number of reputable antiques dealers that have a selection of high-end antique furniture to display.
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