Sydney W. Starling (1889-1984) - 1970 Watercolour, Sacred Dead Tree, Tasmania

Description: Click an Image to See it Full-size Details Payment Shipping Terms of Sale View in Room Description This delightful study of a sacred dead tree in Tasmania incorporates watercolour, graphite and gouache body colour to portray this calming landscape scene. Signed and dated to the lower left. Titled to the reverse. On paper. Condition In fine condition.Collection Information This accomplished body of work follows Sydney W. Starling's travels around the world. From the Norfolk Broads to Trinidad, Starling captures the world around him with an air of curiosity and an keen attention to detail. This collection spans over two decades, from 1950 to 1971, showing the artist's consistency in style and technique.Biography Sydney W. Starling was born in Kinver, Staffordshire. He was one of eight children born to police sergeant Thomas Starling and his wife Eugenie. It is recorded that he became a draughtsman designer of decorative tiles in 1911 and he exhibited watercolour paintings at the Royal Society of Artists in Birmingham 1929-1923. He was also involved with the Association of Workshops for the Blind. He lived in pinner until 1931 when he moved to Winchester Drive, the subject of many of his landscapes. In 1933 he was appointed Secretary and General Manager of Workshops for the Blind. It is believed that the organisation was later renamed Royal Institute for the Blind. Starling took retirement in 1959 aged 70. He had continued painting and joined with artist friends R. White RA , J. Robinson and Fred Pettifer forming the Pinner Sketch Club in 1942 which grew in popularity. Three significant events in Starling's life were visiting the palace in the 8th of June 1950 to receive the MBE for his service to the blind. In 1971 he held an exhibition with the sketch club of his works painted in Tasmania at Gayton Road Library, Harrow, when the Tasmanian Trade Commissioner made a presentation to Starling. Later in 1979, Starling sculpted a two foot high figure of the 11th century Saint Anselm then Archbishop of Canterbury. This was made especially for Rev. Clive Pearce and it stands in St, Anselm's Church, Hatch End, to this day. You can view our full collection of these here. Details Size: 36.8 x 49.3cm (14.5" x 19.4")Sheet: 39.3 x 51.7cm (15.5" x 20.4") Product Code: rk908 Framed: No--> Includes a Certificate of Authenticity We accept payment via Paypal, credit or debit card. All our artworks are packaged to a very high standard, using protective cellophane wallets, hardboard backing, and bubble wrap. Framed pictures are packed into custom made cartons. Some works on paper are shipped in extra-thick postage tubes when this is the safest method of transport. We offer a 30-day money back no quibble guarantee Every item comes with a certificate of authenticity providing a lifetime money-back guarantee of the accuracy of our description Need to know All of our items come with a Certificate of Authenticity About Sulis Fine Art Your browser does not support the video tag. Sulis Fine Art traces its origins back four generations. Benjamin Diamond opened a picture framing factory in Midtown Manhattan in the early 20th century. Originally known as Royal Art, the business worked closely with artists and museum institutions, developing a reputation for creating fine frames. Royal Art passed through the family and eventually evolved into Sulis, now run by Benjamin's grandson Bill, and his son Dan. Based in the South West of England, we source art from across the British Isles and ship worldwide. We handpick all our stock and we've grown into a ten-strong team of art historians, photographers, restorers, studio technicians and despatchers. We relocated to our Corsham studio in early 2020, leaving behind our small garden workshops in Bradford-on-Avon that had been our base for several successful years. Now located on the edge of the Cotswolds, our current home allows the team to work alongside our large catalogue of artworks, allowing us to provide you with fast global shipping and top-notch customer service. We are always striving to connect people with the art they love. Each week we add new artworks to our extensive catalogue, across all styles, subjects, colours and periods. At the heart of Sulis, we rescue and restore lost and forgotten works, giving you the opportunity to find unique pieces and discover art in a new and different way. View All Artworks View More -->

Price: 114.27 USD

Location: Bradford-on-Avon

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