A. Mathis (1873-1940), Un port à Martigues, Fine Watercolour

A. Mathis (1873-1940), Un port à Martigues, Fine WatercolourAdolphe Mathis (Monegasque, 1873 1940) Un port Martigues A very fine watercolour on paper, mounted and framed in gilt frame, signed 'A. Mathis' (lower right). Martigues is often referred to as 'Venise de Provence' with its colourful houses sitting shoulder to shoulder along the boat lined canals giving the island part of the town a touch of Venice feel. Adolphe Mathis, a Monegasque native, genuinely loved South of France and created a wonderful series

Front seat-rail incised L

who had formerly served as an 'artist' in the 'Elegant Printed Furniture Warehouse' established in New Bond Street by George Oakley (d

The moulded and crossbanded top over the green baize-lined brushing slide

following a recent sensible cosmetic restoration and shows a beautiful colour and vivid grain

above the close-nailed Burgundy leather upholstered stuff-over seats

(1719-1806) for either Arbury Hall or Harefield Place

was repurposed in the early 20th century to form this beautiful table

having gilt-brass acanthus leaves mounts to the knees and terminating in original gilt-brass capped casters

Rare small size

above a solid serpentine-shaped saddle seat and seatrail

consisted a significant part of Thomas Chippendale's oeuvre

Harewood House