William Logsdail Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Logsdail Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 28, 2025
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944), Feeding the birds outside Florian's, St. Marks Square, Venice
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) Feeding the birds outside Florian's, St. Marks Square, Venice Oil on canvas Signed lower right, 'W. Logsdail' Dimensions: (Frame) 19.5 in. (H) x 16 in. (W) (Canvas) 14 in. (H) x 10 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Mar. 01, 2025
LOGSDAIL, WILLIAM (1859 LINCOLN - 1944 LONDON). DIE LAGUNE VON VENEDIG.
Est: -
LOGSDAIL, William(1859 Lincoln - 1944 London) Die Lagune von Venedig Öl/Leinwand. Rechts unten signiert. 31 x 50,5 cm. Gerahmt : 47 x 68 cm (Goldstuckrahmen); 2,6 kg. Viele Fischerboote auf dem ruhigen Wasser nahe der Stadt unter leicht wolkigem Himmel . Leinwand randdoubliert. Englischer Architektur-, Landschafts- und Porträtmaler. Literatur : Thieme/Becker. Aufrufzeit 01. | März 2025 | voraussichtlich 18:44 Uhr (CET) LOGSDAIL, William(1859 Lincoln - 1944 London) The Lagoon of Venice Oil/canvas. Signed lower right. 31 x 50.5 cm. Framed : 47 x 68 cm (gold stucco frame); 2.6 kg. Many fishing boats on the calm water near the town under a slightly cloudy sky . Canvas with doubled edges. English architecture, landscape and portrait painter. Literature : Thieme/Becker. Call time 01 | March 2025 | probably 18:44 (CET) *3521288e-b913-cc7b-1edd-eb18d31ea9c9
Auktionshaus Wendl
Oct. 26, 2024
LOGSDAIL, WILLIAM (1859 LINCOLN - 1944 LONDON). DIE LAGUNE VON VENEDIG.
Est: -
LOGSDAIL, William(1859 Lincoln - 1944 London) Die Lagune von Venedig Öl/Leinwand. Rechts unten signiert. 31 x 50,5 cm. Gerahmt : 47 x 68 cm (Goldstuckrahmen). Viele Fischerboote auf dem ruhigen Wasser nahe der Stadt unter leicht wolkigem Himmel. Leinwand randdoubliert. Englischer Architektur-, Landschafts- und Porträtmaler. Literatur : Thieme/Becker. Aufrufzeit 26. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 18:06 Uhr (CET) LOGSDAIL, William(1859 Lincoln - 1944 London) The Lagoon of Venice Oil/canvas. Signed lower right. 31 x 50.5 cm. Framed : 47 x 68 cm (gold stucco frame). Many fishing boats on the calm water near the town under a slightly cloudy sky. Canvas with doubled edges. English architecture, landscape and portrait painter. Literature : Thieme/Becker. Aufrufzeit 26. | Oct. 2024 | probably 18:06 (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Auktionshaus Wendl
Mar. 12, 2024
William Logsdail (English, 1859-1944), 'Il Buon Padre', oil on canvas, 62 x 51cm
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
William Logsdail (English, 1859-1944) 'Il Buon Padre' oil on canvas signed
Gorringes
May. 12, 2023
Painting, William Logsdail
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944), Coaches in Edinburgh, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas (unframed): 15"h x 18"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 14, 2023
Painting, William Logsdail
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944), Coaches in Edinburgh, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas (unframed): 15"h x 18"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 17, 2023
Painting, William Logsdail
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944), Coaches in Edinburgh, oil on canvas, signed lower left, overall (unframed): 15"h x 18"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 21, 2022
WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH, 1859-1944) St. Martin-in-the-Fields oil on canva
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH, 1859-1944) St. Martin-in-the-Fields oil on canvas 16 5/8 x 12 3/4 in. (42.4 x 32.4 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 31, 2021
William Logsdail (1859-1944)
Est: £800 - £1,200
William Logsdail (1859-1944) William Logsdail (1859-1944) A mother and child on a donkey on a Mediterranean road signed 'W Logsdail' and dated 91 l.l., oil on artist's board 36.5 x 26cm
Sworders
Feb. 18, 2021
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH 1859-1944)
Est: £200 - £300
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH 1859-1944) Laundry Cart bears signature (lower left) Oil on canvas 46 x 35.5cm (18 x 13in)
Chiswick Auctions
Jan. 11, 2021
large oil on canvas painting by William Logsdail
Est: $1,500 - $3,500
A beautiful large oil on canvas painting "lady and street beggar" by British artist William Logsdail (1859-1944), 25.3"x21"
International Auction Gallery
Dec. 07, 2020
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH 1859-1944)
Est: £600 - £800
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH 1859-1944) Laundry Cart bears signature (lower left) Oil on canvas 46 x 35.5cm (18 x 13in)
Chiswick Auctions
Sep. 30, 2020
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH 1859-1944)
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH 1859-1944) Laundry Cart bears signature (lower left) Oil on canvas 46 x 35.5cm (18 x 13in)
Chiswick Auctions
Jan. 29, 2020
William Logsdail (1859-1944) British. Still Life of Flowers in a Vase, Oil on Canvas laid down, Signed and Dated 1931, 20" x 14".
Est: £500 - £800
William Logsdail (1859-1944) British. Still Life of Flowers in a Vase, Oil on Canvas laid down, Signed and Dated 1931, 20" x 14".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 27, 2019
William Logsdail (1859-1944) British. Still Life of Flowers in a Vase, Oil on Canvas laid down, Signed and Dated 1931, 20" x 14".
Est: £800 - £1,200
William Logsdail (1859-1944) British. Still Life of Flowers in a Vase, Oil on Canvas laid down, Signed and Dated 1931, 20" x 14".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 23, 2019
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
"Underground Showing an ancient underground. Impressed "ESK' l/l probably from a prior collector. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Signed: W. Logsdail l/r Origin: British Size: SS 13 x 10" Frame: Matted unframed Notes & Literature Born in the close of Lincoln Cathedral, where his father was verger, Logsdail was educated at Lincoln Cathedral School and then Lincoln School of Art. Initially intending to become an architect his rendering of buildings and topographical scenes such as this suggesting this early passion he was encouraged to divert his attentions to painting. After winning a Gold Medal in a competition against students of other English art schools, Logsdail continued his glittering career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, winning first prize the first Englishman to do so. His promise recognised by the Royal Household, his 1880 picture The Fish Market was purchased for Osborne House. Spending the next twenty years in Venice, he focussed on the architecture, his The Piazza of St Marks Venice, painted in 1883, being described by the Royal Academy as picture of the year. By 1912, following a change in direction, he was elected to the Society of Portrait painters. Before this, however, he made quite a number of pictures of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges and [I] sold them all at 40 and 35 Guineas each. Skilled as he was at old buildings, and the pictures here show how the merest blush of coloured paint can emphasise old stonework or slates, portraiture suited his lifestyle better. His clients would come to him, he did not need to spend hours sketching in the outdoors. Moreover, they would pay up front and he did not need to sell the pictures after painting them. Old buildings were not so obliging. In 1903 he moved to No 5 St Pauls studios, Talgarth Road, Barons Court known to anybody who drives into London along the A4, and moved to Islip in Oxfordshire in 1922. Condition: Good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Nov. 23, 2019
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
"The Ancient Door Showing a Gothic Arched door with steps leading upward. Impressed "ESK' l/l probably from a prior collector. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Signed: W. Logsdail l/r Origin: British Size: SS 13 x 10" Frame: Matted unframed Notes & Literature Born in the close of Lincoln Cathedral, where his father was verger, Logsdail was educated at Lincoln Cathedral School and then Lincoln School of Art. Initially intending to become an architect his rendering of buildings and topographical scenes such as this suggesting this early passion he was encouraged to divert his attentions to painting. After winning a Gold Medal in a competition against students of other English art schools, Logsdail continued his glittering career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, winning first prize the first Englishman to do so. His promise recognised by the Royal Household, his 1880 picture The Fish Market was purchased for Osborne House. Spending the next twenty years in Venice, he focussed on the architecture, his The Piazza of St Marks Venice, painted in 1883, being described by the Royal Academy as picture of the year. By 1912, following a change in direction, he was elected to the Society of Portrait painters. Before this, however, he made quite a number of pictures of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges and [I] sold them all at 40 and 35 Guineas each. Skilled as he was at old buildings, and the pictures here show how the merest blush of coloured paint can emphasise old stonework or slates, portraiture suited his lifestyle better. His clients would come to him, he did not need to spend hours sketching in the outdoors. Moreover, they would pay up front and he did not need to sell the pictures after painting them. Old buildings were not so obliging. In 1903 he moved to No 5 St Pauls studios, Talgarth Road, Barons Court known to anybody who drives into London along the A4, and moved to Islip in Oxfordshire in 1922. Condition: Very good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Nov. 23, 2019
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
"The Message This exquisite painting shows wonderful detail of people and the surrounding catacombs. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Origin: British Notes & Literature Unsigned but was catalogued with two other paintings that were signed in the same style, media and paper. There is no doubt that this painting is by Logsdail. Condition: Some small paint losses. None in major portions of the painting. Overall, in very good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Oct. 19, 2019
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
"The Message This exquisite painting shows wonderful detail of people and the surrounding catacombs. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Origin: British Notes & Literature Unsigned but was catalogued with two other paintings that were signed in the same style, media and paper. There is no doubt that this painting is by Logsdail. Condition: Some small paint losses. None in major portions of the painting. Overall, in very good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Oct. 19, 2019
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
"The Ancient Door Showing a Gothic Arched door with steps leading upward. Impressed "ESK' l/l probably from a prior collector. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Signed: W. Logsdail l/r Origin: British Size: SS 13 x 10" Frame: Matted unframed Notes & Literature Born in the close of Lincoln Cathedral, where his father was verger, Logsdail was educated at Lincoln Cathedral School and then Lincoln School of Art. Initially intending to become an architect his rendering of buildings and topographical scenes such as this suggesting this early passion he was encouraged to divert his attentions to painting. After winning a Gold Medal in a competition against students of other English art schools, Logsdail continued his glittering career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, winning first prize the first Englishman to do so. His promise recognised by the Royal Household, his 1880 picture The Fish Market was purchased for Osborne House. Spending the next twenty years in Venice, he focussed on the architecture, his The Piazza of St Marks Venice, painted in 1883, being described by the Royal Academy as picture of the year. By 1912, following a change in direction, he was elected to the Society of Portrait painters. Before this, however, he made quite a number of pictures of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges and [I] sold them all at 40 and 35 Guineas each. Skilled as he was at old buildings, and the pictures here show how the merest blush of coloured paint can emphasise old stonework or slates, portraiture suited his lifestyle better. His clients would come to him, he did not need to spend hours sketching in the outdoors. Moreover, they would pay up front and he did not need to sell the pictures after painting them. Old buildings were not so obliging. In 1903 he moved to No 5 St Pauls studios, Talgarth Road, Barons Court known to anybody who drives into London along the A4, and moved to Islip in Oxfordshire in 1922. Condition: Very good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Oct. 19, 2019
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
"Underground Showing an ancient underground. Impressed "ESK' l/l probably from a prior collector. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Signed: W. Logsdail l/r Origin: British Size: SS 13 x 10" Frame: Matted unframed Notes & Literature Born in the close of Lincoln Cathedral, where his father was verger, Logsdail was educated at Lincoln Cathedral School and then Lincoln School of Art. Initially intending to become an architect his rendering of buildings and topographical scenes such as this suggesting this early passion he was encouraged to divert his attentions to painting. After winning a Gold Medal in a competition against students of other English art schools, Logsdail continued his glittering career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, winning first prize the first Englishman to do so. His promise recognised by the Royal Household, his 1880 picture The Fish Market was purchased for Osborne House. Spending the next twenty years in Venice, he focussed on the architecture, his The Piazza of St Marks Venice, painted in 1883, being described by the Royal Academy as picture of the year. By 1912, following a change in direction, he was elected to the Society of Portrait painters. Before this, however, he made quite a number of pictures of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges and [I] sold them all at 40 and 35 Guineas each. Skilled as he was at old buildings, and the pictures here show how the merest blush of coloured paint can emphasise old stonework or slates, portraiture suited his lifestyle better. His clients would come to him, he did not need to spend hours sketching in the outdoors. Moreover, they would pay up front and he did not need to sell the pictures after painting them. Old buildings were not so obliging. In 1903 he moved to No 5 St Pauls studios, Talgarth Road, Barons Court known to anybody who drives into London along the A4, and moved to Islip in Oxfordshire in 1922. Condition: Good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
May. 20, 2019
large oil on canvas painting by William Logsdail
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
A beautiful large oil on canvas painting "lady and street beggar" by British artist William Logsdail (1859-1944), 25.3"x21"
International Auction Gallery
May. 18, 2019
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
"Underground Showing an ancient underground. Impressed "ESK' l/l probably from a prior collector. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Signed: W. Logsdail l/r Origin: British Size: SS 13 x 10" Frame: Matted unframed Notes & Literature Born in the close of Lincoln Cathedral, where his father was verger, Logsdail was educated at Lincoln Cathedral School and then Lincoln School of Art. Initially intending to become an architect his rendering of buildings and topographical scenes such as this suggesting this early passion he was encouraged to divert his attentions to painting. After winning a Gold Medal in a competition against students of other English art schools, Logsdail continued his glittering career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, winning first prize the first Englishman to do so. His promise recognised by the Royal Household, his 1880 picture The Fish Market was purchased for Osborne House. Spending the next twenty years in Venice, he focussed on the architecture, his The Piazza of St Marks Venice, painted in 1883, being described by the Royal Academy as picture of the year. By 1912, following a change in direction, he was elected to the Society of Portrait painters. Before this, however, he made quite a number of pictures of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges and [I] sold them all at 40 and 35 Guineas each. Skilled as he was at old buildings, and the pictures here show how the merest blush of coloured paint can emphasise old stonework or slates, portraiture suited his lifestyle better. His clients would come to him, he did not need to spend hours sketching in the outdoors. Moreover, they would pay up front and he did not need to sell the pictures after painting them. Old buildings were not so obliging. In 1903 he moved to No 5 St Pauls studios, Talgarth Road, Barons Court known to anybody who drives into London along the A4, and moved to Islip in Oxfordshire in 1922. Condition: Good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
May. 18, 2019
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
"The Ancient Door Showing a Gothic Arched door with steps leading upward. Impressed "ESK' l/l probably from a prior collector. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Signed: W. Logsdail l/r Origin: British Size: SS 13 x 10" Frame: Matted unframed Notes & Literature Born in the close of Lincoln Cathedral, where his father was verger, Logsdail was educated at Lincoln Cathedral School and then Lincoln School of Art. Initially intending to become an architect his rendering of buildings and topographical scenes such as this suggesting this early passion he was encouraged to divert his attentions to painting. After winning a Gold Medal in a competition against students of other English art schools, Logsdail continued his glittering career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, winning first prize the first Englishman to do so. His promise recognised by the Royal Household, his 1880 picture The Fish Market was purchased for Osborne House. Spending the next twenty years in Venice, he focussed on the architecture, his The Piazza of St Marks Venice, painted in 1883, being described by the Royal Academy as picture of the year. By 1912, following a change in direction, he was elected to the Society of Portrait painters. Before this, however, he made quite a number of pictures of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges and [I] sold them all at 40 and 35 Guineas each. Skilled as he was at old buildings, and the pictures here show how the merest blush of coloured paint can emphasise old stonework or slates, portraiture suited his lifestyle better. His clients would come to him, he did not need to spend hours sketching in the outdoors. Moreover, they would pay up front and he did not need to sell the pictures after painting them. Old buildings were not so obliging. In 1903 he moved to No 5 St Pauls studios, Talgarth Road, Barons Court known to anybody who drives into London along the A4, and moved to Islip in Oxfordshire in 1922. Condition: Very good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
May. 18, 2019
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
"The Message This exquisite painting shows wonderful detail of people and the surrounding catacombs. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Origin: British Notes & Literature Unsigned but was catalogued with two other paintings that were signed in the same style, media and paper. There is no doubt that this painting is by Logsdail. Condition: Some small paint losses. None in major portions of the painting. Overall, in very good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Mar. 17, 2019
William LOGSDAIL (1859-1944) Femme et enfants dans une cour de palais vénitien, 1883 Huile sur toile Signé et daté en bas à gauche 61,5 x 43,5 cm (restauration) Oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 24 3/16 x 17 1/8 in.
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
William LOGSDAIL (1859-1944) Femme et enfants dans une cour de palais vénitien, 1883 Huile sur toile Signé et daté en bas à gauche 61,5 x 43,5 cm (restauration) Oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 24 3/16 x 17 1/8 in.
Osenat
Mar. 06, 2019
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH 1859-1944)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH 1859-1944) Laundry Cart Signed, lower left Oil on canvas 46 x 35.5cm (18 x 13in) Saleroom Notice: in the printed catalogue, please note that this work is attributed to William Logsdail
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 11, 2018
William Logsdail (1859-1944) - St Mary-le-Strand, London
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
William Logsdail (1859-1944) St Mary-le-Strand, London oil on canvas 30 ¼ x 14 in. (76.8 x 35.6 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 11, 2018
William Logsdail (1859-1944) - Outside the church
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
William Logsdail (1859-1944) Outside the church oil on canvas 35 x 18 in. (88.9 x 45.7 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 03, 2018
WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH, 1859-1944) An open air theatre signed, titled
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH, 1859-1944) An open air theatre signed, titled and inscribed (on a label affixed to the reverse) oil on canvas 39 x 29cm (15 3/8 x 11 7/16in).
Bonhams
Sep. 14, 2018
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) 'The Approach to Venice from the Sea', with San Giorgio Maggiore and Salute beyondoil on canvas
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) 'The Approach to Venice from the Sea', with San Giorgio Maggiore and Salute beyond oil on canvas, signed and dated 'W LOGSDAIL 1881' lower right, inscribed in ink verso to stretcher, in original gilt and composition frame 8 x 15in. (20.25 x 38cm.) * Provenance: Phillips, London, 5th June 1990, Lot 99 ** Condition: Clean, bright condition. Even craquelure throughout. Examined under UV - scattered tiny retouches throughout and one slightly larger to right of tower. Canvas is a little loose and would benefit from re-stretching.
Martel Maides
Jul. 27, 2018
William Logsdail small signature piece. (25 May 1859 - 3 September 1944) was a prolific English
Est: £4 - £6
William Logsdail small signature piece. (25 May 1859 - 3 September 1944) was a prolific English landscape, portrait, and genre painter. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of British Artists, the Grosvenor Gallery, the New Gallery (London), and others. He is notable for his realistic London and Venice scenes and his plein air style. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.95
Chaucer Auctions
Jun. 16, 2018
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
"Underground Showing an ancient underground. Impressed "ESK' l/l probably from a prior collector. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Signed: W. Logsdail l/r Origin: British Size: SS 13 x 10" Frame: Matted unframed Notes & Literature Born in the close of Lincoln Cathedral, where his father was verger, Logsdail was educated at Lincoln Cathedral School and then Lincoln School of Art. Initially intending to become an architect his rendering of buildings and topographical scenes such as this suggesting this early passion he was encouraged to divert his attentions to painting. After winning a Gold Medal in a competition against students of other English art schools, Logsdail continued his glittering career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, winning first prize the first Englishman to do so. His promise recognised by the Royal Household, his 1880 picture The Fish Market was purchased for Osborne House. Spending the next twenty years in Venice, he focussed on the architecture, his The Piazza of St Marks Venice, painted in 1883, being described by the Royal Academy as picture of the year. By 1912, following a change in direction, he was elected to the Society of Portrait painters. Before this, however, he made quite a number of pictures of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges and [I] sold them all at 40 and 35 Guineas each. Skilled as he was at old buildings, and the pictures here show how the merest blush of coloured paint can emphasise old stonework or slates, portraiture suited his lifestyle better. His clients would come to him, he did not need to spend hours sketching in the outdoors. Moreover, they would pay up front and he did not need to sell the pictures after painting them. Old buildings were not so obliging. In 1903 he moved to No 5 St Pauls studios, Talgarth Road, Barons Court known to anybody who drives into London along the A4, and moved to Islip in Oxfordshire in 1922. Condition: Good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Jun. 16, 2018
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
"The Message This exquisite painting shows wonderful detail of people and the surrounding catacombs. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Origin: British Notes & Literature Unsigned but was catalogued with two other paintings that were signed in the same style, media and paper. There is no doubt that this painting is by Logsdail. Condition: Some small paint losses. None in major portions of the painting. Overall, in very good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Jun. 16, 2018
William Logsdail (25 May 1859 3 September 1944)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
"The Ancient Door Showing a Gothic Arched door with steps leading upward. Impressed "ESK' l/l probably from a prior collector. Artist: William Logsdail (1859 1944) Medium: Mixed Media - Watercolor Date: 19th Century Signed: W. Logsdail l/r Origin: British Size: SS 13 x 10" Frame: Matted unframed Notes & Literature Born in the close of Lincoln Cathedral, where his father was verger, Logsdail was educated at Lincoln Cathedral School and then Lincoln School of Art. Initially intending to become an architect his rendering of buildings and topographical scenes such as this suggesting this early passion he was encouraged to divert his attentions to painting. After winning a Gold Medal in a competition against students of other English art schools, Logsdail continued his glittering career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, winning first prize the first Englishman to do so. His promise recognised by the Royal Household, his 1880 picture The Fish Market was purchased for Osborne House. Spending the next twenty years in Venice, he focussed on the architecture, his The Piazza of St Marks Venice, painted in 1883, being described by the Royal Academy as picture of the year. By 1912, following a change in direction, he was elected to the Society of Portrait painters. Before this, however, he made quite a number of pictures of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges and [I] sold them all at 40 and 35 Guineas each. Skilled as he was at old buildings, and the pictures here show how the merest blush of coloured paint can emphasise old stonework or slates, portraiture suited his lifestyle better. His clients would come to him, he did not need to spend hours sketching in the outdoors. Moreover, they would pay up front and he did not need to sell the pictures after painting them. Old buildings were not so obliging. In 1903 he moved to No 5 St Pauls studios, Talgarth Road, Barons Court known to anybody who drives into London along the A4, and moved to Islip in Oxfordshire in 1922. Condition: Very good condition. Subject References: Ancient Underground Architecture Gothic Italian British Venice Rome Tunnels Secret Rooms.
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Mar. 14, 2018
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) The Porch, The University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) The Porch, The University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford signed 'W. Logsdail' (lower right) oil on canvasboard 40.6 x 30.5cm (16 x 12in). Footnotes Provenance Private collection, UK. Exhibited London, The New Gallery, Summer Exhibition, 1909. The University Church of St Mary the Virgin is located on the north side of the High Street in Oxford, and is the centre from which the University of Oxford grew. The oldest part of the church is the tower built in 1280. Depicted in the present lot is the baroque porch, designed by Nicholas Stone in the early 17th century. Highly ornate, it frames a niche with a statue of the Virgin and Child. The wrought iron gates are early 18th century. Logsdail was born in the Close of Lincoln Cathedral where his father was a verger. He was initially talented at architecture however with the encouragement of Edward R. Taylor, he committed to painting, although he often returned to architectural subjects. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of British Artists, the Grosvenor Gallery and as a label on the reverse of the present lot indicates, the New Gallery, London.
Bonhams
Dec. 20, 2017
William Logsdail (1859-1944) British. Fetching Water, a Girl carrying a Copper Pot and Rope, Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated 1890, 39.5" x 28.75".
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
William Logsdail (1859-1944) British. Fetching Water, a Girl carrying a Copper Pot and Rope, Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated 1890, 39.5" x 28.75".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 14, 2017
WILLIAM LOGSDAIL | Feeding the Birds outside Florian's, St. Mark's Square, Venice
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
oil on canvasboard
Sotheby's
Jul. 11, 2017
William Logsdail (1859-1944) - Portrait of Esther Kenworthy Waterhouse in the artist's studio, Primrose Hill
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
William Logsdail (1859-1944) Portrait of Esther Kenworthy Waterhouse in the artist's studio, Primrose Hill oil on canvas, unframed 23 ¾ x 19 in. (60.4 x 48.4 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 04, 2017
WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH, 1859-1944) Piazza San Marco, Venice signed ‘W. Logsdail.’
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
WILLIAM LOGSDAIL (BRITISH, 1859-1944) Piazza San Marco, Venice signed ‘W. Logsdail.’ (lower right) oil on canvas 44 x 54.5cm (17 5/16 x 21 7/16in).
Bonhams
Apr. 23, 2017
William Logsdail (1859-1944). A Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas; A Sunlit Summer View of The Porch, St. Mary the Virgin University Church, Oxford, signed bottom right W Logsdail with label to the reverse for The New Gallery, Summer Exhibition 1909, 18½ ins x 14½ ins (47 cm x 37 cms) set in the original decorative Edwardian gilt frame 26 ins x 22 ins (66 cms x 56 cms). [subject to 4% ARR]
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
William Logsdail (1859-1944). A Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas; A Sunlit Summer View of The Porch, St. Mary the Virgin University Church, Oxford, signed bottom right W Logsdail with label to the reverse for The New Gallery, Summer Exhibition 1909, 18½ ins x 14½ ins (47 cm x 37 cms) set in the original decorative Edwardian gilt frame 26 ins x 22 ins (66 cms x 56 cms). [subject to 4% ARR]
Wilkinson's Auctioneers
Dec. 15, 2016
WILLIAM LOGSDAIL | Portrait of a Lady, Traditionally Identified as Bessie Burton
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Oct. 25, 2016
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) The garden gate
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) The garden gate signed 'W Logsdail' (lower left) oil on canvas 64 x 52cm (25 3/16 x 20 1/2in).
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2016
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) Piazza San Marco, Venice
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) Piazza San Marco, Venice signed 'W. Logsdail.' (lower right) oil on canvas 44 x 54.5cm (17 5/16 x 21 7/16in).
Bonhams
Sep. 28, 2016
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) A corner of the Palazzo Camello, Venice
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) A corner of the Palazzo Camello, Venice signed and dated 'W.Logsdail 1893' (lower left), signed and inscribed with title on remnants of an old label on the reverse oil on canvas 41 x 21cm (16 1/8 x 8 1/4in).
Bonhams
Sep. 28, 2016
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) Portrait of Josef Wolf (1820-1899)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) Portrait of Josef Wolf (1820-1899) oil on board 36 x 25cm (14 3/16 x 9 13/16in).
Bonhams
Apr. 23, 2016
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944)
Est: $500 - $800
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944), "Study of a Washwoman, Probably for the 'St. Anne's Almshouses, Antwerp'", 1880, oil on wood panel, signed and dated lower left, 9-1/4" x 5-1/2". Framed. William Logsdail, a prolific portrait, landscape and genre painter, is best known for his realistic rendering of everyday figurative "scenes" in markets, squares (piazzas) and church courtyards. Logsdail studied architecture at the Lincoln School of Art and Design, before attending the Academy Royale des Beaux-Arts in Antwerp, where he was exposed to naturalism - the art of painting real things in natural, as opposed to staged, settings. While in Belgium, Logsdail painted the peasantry, proletariat and indigent in sweeping cityscapes that later defined his famed Italian scenes. The painting offered here belongs to this tradition, and may represent a pivotal study in the formation of Logsdail's mature works. The open neckline and smock-style chemise that the sitter wears is indicative of a working-class girl, and closely resembles the two central washwomen in his painting of the courtyard at "St. Anne's Almshouses, Antwerp". The hat is all the more telling as it is neither the fashionable poke bonnet nor the typical Dutch/Flemish "hovetcleet" - the white hood seen in Logsdail's 1879-1880 painting of washwomen in the "Fish Market". The headdress anomalies in these works, painted scarely a year apart, strongly suggest that this study and the "St. Anne's Almshouses" influenced his Italian scenes as they were painted around the time Logsdail moved to Venice in the fall of 1880. This reading is all the more plausible since these distinctive cloche-style (Flapper) hats reappear in the crowds of Logsdail's most famous Venetian painting, "The Piazza of St. Mark," which he began sketching upon his arrival in the city.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Mar. 22, 2016
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) 'The Porch of the Old Ashmolean, Oxford'
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
William Logsdail (British, 1859-1944) 'The Porch of the Old Ashmolean, Oxford' signed 'W.Logsdail' (lower right), signed and inscribed with the title and the artist's address (on a label attached to the frame verso) oil on board 40.6 x 30.5cm (16 x 12in).
Bonhams