Alfred James Munnings Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alfred James Munnings Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 24, 2025
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959)
Est: £40,000 - £60,000
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) Four Grey Horses: Studies of The 9th Duke of Marlborough and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill signed and inscribed 'Study for picture of/Lord Ivor Churchill & Duke of Marlborough/a j Munnings.' (upper right); the reverse signed 'a j Munnings' (lower left), and inscribed and dated 'Studies for/Lord Ivor Churchill/R.A. 1923 - ' (centre left) oil on panel 29.5 x 40.5 cm. (11 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.) Please note there is a further work painted verso. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by Sir Jack Jarvis; Thence by descent. This double-sided panel of sketches in oil features studies for one of Munningsâ most important commissions in the 1920s - The Duke of Marlborough and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill. The painting, which depicts the Duke and his son changing horses whilst out hunting, was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1924 and remains today in the Spencer-Churchill collection at Blenheim Palace. Munnings describes the commission extensively in the second volume of his memoirs (A.J. Munnings, The Second Burst, Bungay, 1951, pp. 155-6), recounting how plans were set in motion during a dinner with the Duke at The Other Club. 'He [the Duke] launched into the subject of traditional composition: a hunting picture of himself and Lord Ivor Churchill on horseback, on grey horses - Lord Ivor had already suggested the picture to me. "A signpost to Melton was the thing," said the Duke; "we must have a signpost in it! Changing horses, four greys, with the second horseman in full rig; what a subject! Mind you put me on the best horse."' The account continues to describe how both the Duke and Lord Ivor came for sittings at his London studio at Glebe Place, while he painted the grooms and horses at Blenheim. He prepared meticulously for portraits, making preparatory sketches to get to know a subject, and the present studies represent part of this process for the commission. The first side of the panel is a compositional study, which is especially intriguing in light of Munningsâ conversation with the Duke about composition referenced above and may well be the original concept. It closely resembles the beautifully balanced assembly of the finished work â Lord Ivor on the grey horse on the right having its curb-chain adjusted by a second horseman, the Duke in the centre, and on the left, another second horseman holding the two greys from which father and son have just dismounted. There is a wonderful confidence and immediacy to the mark making and we can see Munnings developing his palette and exploring the effects of light with subtle tones and dashes of blue, purple and yellow. The other side of the panel provides a different perspective, with three intricate workings of Lord Ivor on his horse in hunting pinks and top hat. Munnings tries out different positions for his head and arms against light and dark backgrounds, combining a soft and delicate handling of the faces with more expressive strokes elsewhere. This was presumably executed from life during the sitterâs visit to Munningsâ studio. Several other preparatory works relating to the commission have appeared on the market, including four panels of the same size as the present work which all sold for between $156,000 and $296,000 at Christieâs New York on 1st December 2006 (lots 62-65). These panels had passed by descent through the Spencer-Churchill family whereas this work was purchased directly from Munnings by renowned racehorse trainer Sir Jack Jarvis (1887-1968), before being passed by descent. Jarvis trained nine British Classic winners and in 1967 became the first trainer to be knighted for services to racing. Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough (1871-1934) succeeded his father in 1892 and famously married prominent American socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt at Blenheim Palace in 1895. They had two children together â John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough (1897-1972) and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill (1898-1956). This work has been specially framed making it possible to easily switch between displaying either side of the panel.
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 28, 2025
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959), Study for the Parthenon frieze
Est: £20,000 - £40,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) Study of the Parthenon frieze Pen and wash on paper Signed and inscribed upper left, 'Norwich School of Art / A J Munnings' Munnings recalls in his An Artist's Life of 1950, "My next task was the never-to-be-forgotten horse's head from the Parthenon; and all through the hours of work at lithography from nine till seven I lived only to go on with that splendid horse's head in sepia from seven to nine ! The hours spent on it each evening slipped away too fast, but they were not wasted, for I learned all I know of a horse's head from that cast. Alas ! my memory often fails. Sculptors have copied it, used it, repeated it all the world over. It is alive, and belongs to an age of horses and great sculpture." Property of a gentleman Dimensions: (Frame) 28 in. (H) x 32.5 in. (W) (Paper) 20 in. (H) x 25 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Mar. 28, 2025
Attributed to Sir Alfred James Munnings (British, 1878 - 1959), A greyhound with his trainer
Est: £500 - £800
Attributed to Sir Alfred James Munnings (British, 1878 - 1959) A greyhound with his trainer Pencil on paper Dimensions: (Paper) 8.5 in. (H) x 8.5 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Mar. 28, 2025
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959), Sunset through Trees
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) Sunset through Trees Oil on panel Inscribed verso, 'Sunset through Trees / Sir Alfred Munnings / KCVO. PRA.' Provenance: Gifted by the artist to Maurice Codner R.P; Thence by descent Dimensions: (Frame) 15 in. (H) x 19 in. (W) (Panel) 10 in. (H) x 14 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Mar. 28, 2025
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959), Cheltenham Paddock
Est: £60,000 - £80,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) Cheltenham Paddock, with Cleeve Hill Oil on panel Signed lower right, 'A. J. Munnings' Labels verso, 'Ernest Brown & Phillips', their exhibition at the Leicester Galleries 1947, Sir Alfred Munnings PRA Provenance: Mrs Gallegos (purchaser at the Leicester Galleries); Private collection, UK. This Munnings plein air oil sketch of The Paddock Cheltenham, 1947, is an iconic view to any jumps racing fan! Capturing his innate ability to describe a moment in fluid brushstrokes, never wasting paint, Munnings was considered not only the greatest equine painter of the 20th century but also one of the finest British impressionists. This work showcases both, with the tightly painted central horse surrounded by the wonderfully sketched race contingent. Dimensions: (Frame) 16 in. (H) x 26 in. (W) (Panel) 9 in. (H) x 18.75 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Mar. 28, 2025
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959), The Gypsy Girl
Est: £50,000 - £80,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) The Gypsy Girl c.1920 Oil on bevelled panel Inscribed verso, 'The Gypsy Girl c.1920 / Sir Alfred Munnings K.C.V.O P.R.A' and inscribed, 'Codner' to stretcher in white chalk Munnings was captivated by the colour and nomadic life of the gypsies and befriended many of the families. He professes in his An Artist's Life, of 1950 that "more glamour and excitement were packed into those six weeks than a painter could well contend with. I still have visions of brown faces, black hair, earrings, black hats and black skirts; of lithe figures of women and children, of men with lurcher dogs and horses of all kinds. I still recall the never-ceasing din around their fires as the sun went down, with blue smoke curling amongst the trees. I think of crowded days of work – too swiftly gone.” Provenance: A gift from the artist to Maurice Codner R.P, a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters; Thence by descent Dimensions: (Frame) 17.5 in. (H) x 21.5 in. (W) (Panel) 12 in. (H) x 16 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Mar. 26, 2025
Alfred Munnings. handwritten letter
Est: -
MUNNINGS, Alfred.- Handwritten letter on paper with the artist's letterhead, addressed to his correspondent Mr. Pickle: "Thank God, the sending of books for my signature ceased long ago...". Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) is known for having been one of the best horse painters in England and for being an open critic of modernism.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Mar. 26, 2025
Sir Alfred James Munnings, PRA, RWS (British, 1878-1959) George Schicht on John Peel III
Est: £120,000 - £180,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings, PRA, RWS (British, 1878-1959) George Schicht on John Peel III signed 'A.J.Munnings' (lower right) oil on canvas 66.5 x 86.4cm (26 3/16 x 34in).
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2025
§ Sir Alfred James Munnings PRA, RWS (1878-1959) - a pair of pencil studies being The Menu at the Crown Hotel, Exford, October 2nd 1924, each signed to the hinged obverse, the interiors with the day's menu, each 17.5 x 23cm (open), mounted on a...
Est: £800 - £1,200
§ Sir Alfred James Munnings PRA, RWS (1878-1959) - a pair of pencil studies being The Menu at the Crown Hotel, Exford, October 2nd 1924, each signed to the hinged obverse, the interiors with the day's menu, each 17.5 x 23cm (open), mounted on a single sheet of card measuring 26 x 36cm Note: Alfred Munnings made spontaneous sketches such as this on anything which came to hand, he was a noted bon viveur and raconteur.
Lacy Scott & Knight
Mar. 12, 2025
λ SIR ALFRED MUNNINGS (BRITISH 1878-1959), WILLOWS NEAR LANGHAM POOL
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
λ SIR ALFRED MUNNINGS (BRITISH 1878-1959)WILLOWS NEAR LANGHAM POOLOil on canvas laid to board Signed (lower right); inscribed (verso)51 x 61cm (20 x 24 in.)Provenance:Private Collection, Ralph W. McGibbon Sale, Sotheby's, New York, 24 October 1989, lot 366 Sale, Sotheby's London, 21 June 1995, lot 46, titled as 'Willows near Layham [sic] Pool, Essex'Sale, Christie's, London, 15 December 2011, lot 43Sale, Christie's, Victorian & British Impressionist Art, 12 December 2013, lot 19
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 11, 2025
Attributed to Alfred Munnings, RA (British, 1878-1959), Oil on board, Horse racing scene. 40 cm x 32 cm.
Est: £80 - £120
Attributed to Alfred Munnings, RA (British, 1878-1959), Oil on board, Horse racing scene. 40 cm x 32 cm.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Feb. 06, 2025
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959), A self-portrait in pencil
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) A self-portrait Pencil on paper Signed lower right Dimensions: (Frame) 17.5 in. (H) x 12 in. (W) (Paper) 12 in. (H) x 7 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Feb. 05, 2025
The Start
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
Property from a Distinguished Pennsylvania Collection Sir Alfred Munnings, P.R.A., R.W.S. British 1878 - 1959 The Start signed and dated lower right: A. J. Munnings 1911 watercolor sheet: 10 ½ by 14 ½ in.; 26.7 by 36.8 cm (sight) framed: 18 ⅛ by 22 in.; 46 by 55.9 cm
Sotheby's
Jan. 30, 2025
Attributed to Sir Alfred James Munnings (1878-1959), TWO DONKEYS
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Attributed to Sir Alfred James Munnings (1878-1959), British TWO DONKEYS watercolour on paper signed lower left 2 x 2.6 in — 5.2 x 6.5 cm Estimate: $3,000—4,000 CAD
Waddington's
Nov. 29, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959), Butler's Yard, Newmarket
Est: £50,000 - £80,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) A portrait of a chestnut being ridden on the Newmarket gallops with a sketch lower right of the same horse with a bit about him! Painted at Butler's Yard, Newmarket, 1947 Oil on panel Signed lower left Inscribed, 'Newmarket Studies, 1947 / Painted in Fred Butler's Yard' With a study in graphite verso, inscribed 'Study of chestnut horse and lad in Newmarket stables' Provenance: Acquired from the artist by Lord Astor; Gifted to his son, Jacob Astor; Thence by descent; Private Collection, United Kingdom. Dimensions: 20.75 in. (H) x 25 in. (W) 12.75 in. (H) x 17.5 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Nov. 29, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959), Autumn landscape
Est: £20,000 - £40,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) Autumn landscape Oil on canvas Signed lower left With Christie's stencil verso Provenance: Major Herbert Dunsmuir; Chorley's, 5 December 2022, Lot 6; Private Collection, United Kingdom. Dimensions: (Canvas) 20 in. (H) x 24.25 in. (W) (Frame) 28 in. (H) x 32 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Nov. 27, 2024
SIR ALFRED MUNNINGS
Est: €250 - €350
Study for a Start. Lithograph. Enclosed in a moulded frame. PICTURES AND PRINTS Wednesday 27th November 2024 Approximate Time 15:30:56
Sheppards
Nov. 20, 2024
Alfred James Munnings, British 1878-1959- Joe Willett goes to London on the grey horse, from Barn
Est: £120 - £180
Alfred James Munnings, British 1878-1959- Joe Willett goes to London on the grey horse, from Barnaby Rudge; halftone print on paper, signed and dated 'Alfred J. Munnings - April 99' (in pencil, lower edge), bears stamp for W. Freeman Framemakers, Norwich, to the reverse of the frame, 18.2 x 19.5 cm. (ARR). Note: The present print is a version after Munnings's original monochrome painting, illustrating a scene from Charles Dickens's 'Barnaby Rudge' (1841), which the artist submitted to the Norwich Art Circle's annual 'Black and White' exhibition of 1898.
Roseberys
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - The Halfway House
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings The Halfway House PENCIL, WATERCOLOR, BODYCOLOR 16 x 20 in Signed, dated 1907. Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, June 4, 2003, lot 8 Richard Green, London Christie’s London, November 23, 2017, lot 121. Painted during the time Munnings lived at Mendham in Norfolk, this work most likely depicts “Old Bob Riches.” Riches was also the subject of an oil painting called “The Old Thatcher, Bob Riches.” Munnings remarked in his autobiography: “Old Bob Riches, the thatcher - pipe in mouth, wearing a slouch hat, sleeve waistcoat and cords, sits in his cart, driving an aged, dark chestnut mare, at a slow walk along the lane behind the church. This was a forty-by-thirty canvas, painted in sunlight, and Riches posed for it two mornings running. Having seen the work of the Spaniard, Sorolla, I was trying to paint more swiftly. When painting Riches in the lane, Mr. Wharton, my landlord, who farmed Walsham Hall and Shearings, came along in his low gig, pulled up and stopped. Knowing that I was contemplating a move, he sat watching the picture. His kind, bearded face was thoughtful, the reins hung loosely on the dashboard, his sixteen stones weighed down the springs of his gig on one side. He gave his warning: ‘Don’t leave this country, Alfred. It’s brought you luck. Mark my word,’ said he, and drove slowly on.” – Sir Alfred Munnings, An Artist’s Life, 1950, page 189.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - Lady Munnings on Magnolia
Est: $700,000 - $900,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings Lady Munnings on Magnolia Oil on canvas 36 x 36 in Signed. Provenance: Ian MacNicol; Richard Green Illustrated: facing pg. 72, The Autobiography of Sir Alfred Munnings, Volume III, The Finish. According to Sir Alfred Munnings’ aesthetics, a woman riding sidesaddle was the epitome of elegance. Therefore, it was not surprising that when Munnings first laid eyes on Violet McBride, his future wife, at the salubrious 1919 Richmond Horse Show at Olympia, he was struck by her poise and unrivalled horsemanship in the sidesaddle hack class. With a gardenia in her buttonhole and well-deserved confidence, she was the first to enter the ring, commanding the judges and spectators’ attention. Riding sidesaddle is as much about the “look” as it is about one’s riding skills. Munnings was awed and proclaimed Violet unsurpassable. He quickly obtained an introduction to this paragon of grace but was denied a sitting for a portrait. It was only after their engagement in 1920 that the artist began to paint Violet, and her portraits began to appear in prestigious Royal Academy. Even when not in formal sidesaddle or hunting attire, Lady Munnings exudes a commanding presence. She sits properly erect with her right shoulder slightly back to maintain purchase while both legs drape to the left side. Nonetheless, she has control of her mount as indicated by the horse’s head being almost vertical or bent “at the poll.” Lady Munnings has reins in one hand and her right hand casually in her lap. What is particularly of interest is that this cocked elbow position has historic precedent in equestrian portraiture. Velasquez, Titian, and Van Dyck used this relaxed posture in their royal equestrian portraits to illustrate effortless ease and control of the horse, but even more important, it was symbolic of successful leadership. Lady Munnings is shown on her hunter Magnolia, a mare by the 1923 Ascot Gold Cup winner Happy Man. As she was foaled in 1928, she appears as a dark dappled grey in Munnings’ celebrated Epsom paintings of 1931. In the present painting, the mare still maintains her dark mane, which dates this work to the mid to late 1930s. Lady Munnings frequently hunted in the west counties of Devon and Somerset, renowned for endless swathes of barren moorland and jagged stone walls which are depicted in this composition. This work illustrates Munnings’ mastery of subtle transparent shadows cast by the gray sky. The artist’s limited pallet is frequently seen in his paintings of gray horses under cloudy skies, as though the picture’s main theme is the study of diffused light. The flat light, however, has not hindered the artist’s ability to beautifully express the volume and musculature of the animal. Compositionally, Munnings has given the subject monumentality by painting from a low vantage point, high against an endless sky and deep landscape. However, at the same time, he has placed the figures in an enclosed space defined by the stone wall and foreground shadow, creating a form of intimacy. These same elements, painted on diagonal lines, support the sense of movement that the horse’s raised foreleg suggests. This work is one of a handful of portraits depicting Lady Munnings on a casual ride.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - Four Grey Horses: Studies of the 9th Duke of Marlborough and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings Four Grey Horses: Studies of the 9th Duke of Marlborough and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill Oil on panel 11.50 x 15.75 in Signed, inscribed, dated 1923. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Sir Jack Jarvis; Thence by descent. This double-sided panel of sketches in oil features studies for one of Munnings’ most important commissions in the 1920s: the Duke of Marlborough and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill. The painting, which depicts the Duke and his son changing horses while out hunting, was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1924 and remains today in the Spencer-Churchill collection at Blenheim Palace. Munnings describes the commission extensively in the second volume of his memoirs (The Second Burst, A.J. Munnings, Bungay, 1951, pages 155-156), recounting how plans were set in motion during a dinner with the Duke at The Other Club. “He [the Duke] launched into the subject of traditional composition: a hunting picture of himself and Lord Ivor Churchill on horseback, on grey horses—Lord Ivor had already suggested the picture to me. ‘A signpost to Melton was the thing,’ said the Duke; ‘we must have a signpost in it! Changing horses, four greys, with the second horseman in full rig; what a subject! Mind you put me on the best horse.’ ” Munnings’ account continues to describe how both the Duke and Lord Ivor came for sittings at his London studio at Glebe Place, while he painted the grooms and horses at Blenheim. He prepared meticulously for portraits, making preparatory sketches to get to know a subject, and the present studies represent part of his process for this commission. The first side of the panel is a compositional study, which is especially intriguing in light of Munnings’ conversation with the Duke about composition referenced above and may well be the original concept. It closely resembles the beautifully balanced assembly of the finished work—Lord Ivor on the gray horse on the right having its curb chain adjusted by a second horseman, the Duke in the center, and on the left, a second horseman holding the two grays from which father and son have just dismounted. There is a wonderful confidence and immediacy to the mark making and we can see Munnings developing his palette and exploring the effects of light with subtle tones and dashes of blue, purple, and yellow. The other side of the panel provides a different perspective, with three intricate workings of Lord Ivor on his horse in hunting pinks and top hat. Munnings tries out different positions for his head and arms against light and dark backgrounds, combining a soft and delicate handling of the faces with more expressive strokes elsewhere. This was presumably executed from life during the sitter’s visit to Munnings’ studio. Several other preparatory works relating to the commission have appeared on the market, including four panels of the same size as the present work which all sold for between $156,000 and $296,000 at Christie’s New York on December 1, 2006 (lots 62-65). These panels had passed by descent through the Spencer-Churchill family, whereas this work was purchased directly from Munnings by renowned racehorse trainer Sir Jack Jarvis (1887–1968), before being passed by descent. Jarvis trained nine British Classic winners and in 1967 became the first trainer to be knighted for services to racing. Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough (1871–1934) succeeded his father in 1892, and famously married prominent American socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt at Blenheim Palace in 1895. They had two children together: John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough (1897–1972) and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill (1898–1956). This work has been specially framed, making it possible to easily switch between displaying either side of the panel.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - Heath Meeting
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings Heath Meeting Pencil on Paper 6.25 x 4.75 in Signed. Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. William Coxe Wright. Exhibited: California, Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1962
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - Hunt Study
Est: $14,000 - $18,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings Hunt Study Oil on board 14.50 x 15.50 in Signed. Provenance: Christie’s Paris
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 13, 2024
Art. A collection of 19th Century art reference
Est: £100 - £150
Art. A collection of 19th Century art reference Booth (Stanley). Sir Alfred Munnings 1878-1959 [a centenary tribute], 1st edition, London: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1978, numerous colour plates, some minor toning, original cloth in dust jacket & slipcase, covers lightly rubbed to the head, oblong 4to, together with: Quick (Michael, et al), The Paintings of George Bellows, 1st edition, New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1992, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, some minor marginal toning, original cloth in dust jacket, lightly rubbed to the head & foot of the spine, folio, plus Moffett (Charles S., et al), Impressionists in Winter, Effects be Neige, 1st edition, London: Philip Wilson, 1998, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, large 4to, and other modern 19th Century art reference & related, many original cloth in dust jackets, some paperback editions, G/VG, 8vo/folio QTY: (3 shelves)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 13, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Master of the Essex, 1936
Est: £200 - £300
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Master of the Essex, 1936 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Master of the Essex, published by Frost & Reed, 1936, colour photolithograph, signed in pencil by the artist to the lower left, 455 x 560 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, together with Going Home, published by Frost & Reed, 1929, colour photolithograph, signed in pencil by the artist to the lower right, blind stamp of The Fine Art Guild to the lower left, faded, 435 x 590 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, with, The Kilkenny Hounds, published by Frost & Reed, 1927, colour photolithograph, signed in pencil by the artist to the lower right, blind stamp of The Fine Art Guild to the lower left, a little faded, 460 x 655 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (3)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 13, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, 1948
Est: £100 - £150
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, 1948 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, Frost and Reed Ltd. 1948, colour photolithograph, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, 535 x 625 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 23, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959). Strathcona
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959). Strathcona Trooper, 1918. pencil on paper 8 ¾ x 11 1⁄8 in. (22.2 x 28.2 cm.), unframed.
Christie's
Oct. 23, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959). Study of a
Est: £15,000 - £25,000
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959). Study of a Yorkshire landscape. oil on board 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.7 cm.).
Christie's
Oct. 23, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959), Dedham Mill Pool
Est: £20,000 - £40,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) Dedham Mill Pool Oil on panel Signed lower right Inscribed 'Dedham Mill pool' with James Bourlet & Sons Ltd. label and old Christie's stencil verso Provenance: Richard Green Dimensions: (Frame) in. (H) x in. (W) (Panel) 14 in. (H) x 26 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Oct. 23, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959), A young girl in a water meadow
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) A young girl in a water meadow 1903 Oil on board Signed 'AJ Munnings' lower left Dimensions: (Frame) 11 in. (H) x 14.5 in. (W) (Board) 8.5 in. (H) x 12 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Oct. 09, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). After the Race, circa 1930
Est: £200 - £300
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). After the Race, circa 1930 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). After the Race, circa 1930, colour photolithograph, signed and inscribed by Munnings "Tom Slocombe stood for the central figure holding the horse, and also for the jockey about to get off him a. j. m." and "To Tom Slocombe from Alfred Munnings" slight creasing, 500 x 625 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 09, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, 1948
Est: £150 - £200
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, 1948 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, Frost and Reed Ltd. 1948, colour photolithograph, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, 535 x 625 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 09, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). H. R. H. The Prince of Wales on Forest Witch, 1921
Est: £150 - £200
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). H. R. H. The Prince of Wales on Forest Witch, 1921 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). H. R. H. The Prince of Wales on Forest Witch, The Modern Art Society & The Field Press, 1921, colour photolithograph, boldly signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, 460 x 575 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 09, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Saddling Paddock, Cheltenham March Meeting, 1952
Est: £150 - £200
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Saddling Paddock, Cheltenham March Meeting, 1952 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Saddling Paddock, Cheltenham March Meeting, Frost & Reed Ltd, 1952, colour photolithograph, signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, 440 x 650 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 01, 2024
▲ Sir Alfred James Munnings PRA RWS (1878-1959)
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
▲ Sir Alfred James Munnings PRA RWS (1878-1959) 'Canadian Cavalry Watering Horses' signed 'A. J. Munnings' l.r., oil on canvas 63.5 x 76.5cm Provenance: James Putnam Esq.; a private collection, Canada; Phillips, Bond Street, 'Twentieth Century and British & Irish Art', 8 June 1999, lot 30, the property of an overseas collector. The David and Pam McCleave Collection of Modern British Art. Literature: Sir Alfred Munnings, 'An Artist's Life', London, 1950, pp.302. Exhibited: Russell Coates Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth, 'Retrospective Exhibition of Works by Sir Edward Munnings', 2 April - 4 June 1956, catalogue no.22. Acclaimed British artist, Sir Alfred Munnings, is best known for his paintings of horses and rural scenes, but it was his role as a First World War artist, with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, that helped bring him significant recognition. Munnings, who had lost the sight in his right eye at the age of twenty (due to an accident involving a thorn while lifting a dog over a hedge), was unable to serve as an active soldier. Despite his desire to go to war, his partial blindness prevented him from enlisting. However, his fortunes changed when Lord Beaverbrook (then known as Max Aitken) intervened. Beaverbrook, who was instrumental in organising a group of artists to document the Canadian war effort, sent Munnings to the front line in January 1918 as a war artist. Living with the Canadian regiment, Munnings also captured the quieter, more intimate, moments of the war, and here we see both soldiers and horses at rest, providing a poignant contrast to the chaos of battle. His skill as a horseman allowed him to depict these animals with a deep understanding and sensitivity. Munnings' work was so well received that he was later assigned to the Canadian Forestry Corps, which was responsible for producing vast quantities of timber for various wartime uses. This experience opened up new avenues for Munnings, allowing him to explore different subjects and landscapes. His paintings from this period tell evocative stories of service, sacrifice, and the essential, but often overlooked, roles played by both soldiers and animals during the war. They also helped solidify Munnings' reputation as one of the foremost painters of his time. Condition Report: Framed: 75 x 88cm Presents well overall. The paint has been more thinly applied to the upper half and background areas in contrast to the thicker impasto areas of the figures and horses. There is a light scratch to the upper centre. On close inspection there is a little fine craquelure starting to emerge in places, most noticeably to the lower left corner. A further small light scratch to the upper left corner and a light abrasion to the upper right corner above the horse, by the tree. Small patches of discolouration by the horse and soldiers feet, please refer to additional condition images. Under UV light the varnish appears a little patchy, however no obvious restoration is apparent.
Sworders
Sep. 10, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings, PRA, RWS (British, 1878-1959), Sketch of beech trees in a landscape, oil on canvas, 46 x 65cm
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
§ Sir Alfred James Munnings, PRA, RWS (British, 1878-1959) Sketch of beech trees in a landscape oil on canvas signed
Gorringes
Sep. 10, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings P.R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1878-1959), 'Mending the nets', watercolour, 30 x 20.5cm
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
§ Sir Alfred James Munnings P.R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1878-1959) 'Mending the nets' watercolour signed and dated ‘93
Gorringes
Sep. 10, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings P.R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1878-1959), Exmoor Ponies, Study no.17, oil on wooden panel, 17.8 x 25.4cm
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
§ Sir Alfred James Munnings P.R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1878-1959) Exmoor Ponies, Study no.17 oil on wooden panel signed
Gorringes
Aug. 28, 2024
Sir ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [British] 1878-1959 "The Earl of Birkenhead on Weight Carrier", signed & inscribed watercolour, 35x45cms, framed.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sir ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [British] 1878-1959 "The Earl of Birkenhead on Weight Carrier", signed & inscribed watercolour sketch, 35x45cms, framed. Condition Fine, showing some foxing, framed size is 55x75cms, the last image shows the completed work illustrated in a period magazine. Provenance: Sothebys Auction 1984. Please read the Terms & Conditions of Auction before placing a bid. These T&C's are applicable to each lot in this Auction. Any available provenance or documentation will be included with the description, if not included, assume it to be unknown or missing. Most lots are either ex estate or storage, have not been submitted for authentication, verification or expertising and for this reason, are offered UNRESERVED. It is the responsibility of intending buyers to do their own research and due diligence before submitting an offer. We do not offer returns or refunds - ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
WA Art Auctions
Jul. 03, 2024
Attributed to Sir Alfred Munnings (1878 - 1959), A sketch of jockeys at the start
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Attributed to Sir Alfred Munnings (1878 - 1959) A sketch of jockeys at the start Oil on panel Signed lower right, 'A. J. Munnings' Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom Dimensions: (Panel) 18.75 in. (H) x 24.25 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Jun. 25, 2024
Alfred Munnings. handwritten letter
Est: -
MUNNINGS, Alfred.- Handwritten letter on the artist's letterhead, addressed to his correspondent Mr. Pickle: "Thank God, the sending of books for my signature ceased a long time ago...". Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) is known to have been one of England's greatest horse painters and to have been an outspoken critic of modernism.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Jun. 19, 2024
Munnings (Alfred James, 1878-1959). The Belvoir Hunt Point to Point, Frost & Reed, 1922
Est: £100 - £150
Munnings (Alfred James, 1878-1959). The Belvoir Hunt Point to Point, Frost & Reed, 1922 * Munnings (Alfred James, 1878-1959). The Belvoir Hunt Point to Point on Barrowby Hill, published by Frost & Reed, 1922, colour photolithograph, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, boldly signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, overall size 415 x 485 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 19, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [BRITISH] 1878-1959 "HUNTING HOUNDS" PENCIL ON PAPER, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED LOWER LEFT, SLIGHT FOXING, 33X52CMS, FRAMED SIZE 55X75CMS.
Est: -
Sir ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [British] 1878-1959 "Hunting Hounds" pencil on paper, signed and inscribed lower left, slight foxing, 33x52cms, framed size 55x75cms. Please read the Terms & Conditions of Auction before placing a bid. These T&C's are applicable to each lot in this Auction. Any available provenance or documentation will be included with the description, if not included, assume it to be unknown or missing. Most lots are either ex estate or storage, have not been submitted for authentication, verification or expertising and for this reason, are offered UNRESERVED. It is the responsibility of intending buyers to do their own research and due diligence before submitting an offer. We do not offer returns or refunds - ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
WA Art Auctions
Jun. 19, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [BRITISH] 1878-1959 "THE EARL OF BIRKENHEAD ON WEIGHT CARRIER" WATERCOLOUR, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED, 35X45CMS, SHOWING SOME FOXING, FRAMED SIZE 61X71CMS. PROVENANCE" SOTHEBYS AUCTION 1984
Est: -
Sir ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [British] 1878-1959 "The Earl of Birkenhead on Weight Carrier" watercolour, signed and inscribed, 35x45cms, showing some foxing, framed size 61x71cms. Provenance" Sothebys Auction 1984. Please read the Terms & Conditions of Auction before placing a bid. These T&C's are applicable to each lot in this Auction. Any available provenance or documentation will be included with the description, if not included, assume it to be unknown or missing. Most lots are either ex estate or storage, have not been submitted for authentication, verification or expertising and for this reason, are offered UNRESERVED. It is the responsibility of intending buyers to do their own research and due diligence before submitting an offer. We do not offer returns or refunds - ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
WA Art Auctions
Jun. 04, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) A Corner Ber
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) A Corner Berth at the Fair, Norfolk pencil and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour and with scratching out on artist's board 10 5⁄8 x 15 in. (27 x 38 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 04, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) H.R.H. The P
Est: £800,000 - £1,200,000
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) H.R.H. The Princess Royal on 'Portumna', and the Earl of Harewood, Master of... oil on canvas 41 ½ x 56 in. (105.5 x 142.3 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 04, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) A Grey Hunte
Est: £60,000 - £80,000
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) A Grey Hunter in an Extensive Landscape (recto); A Study for an Extensive... oil on canvas 19 7⁄8 x 24 in. (50.5 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
May. 01, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO ALFRED MUNNINGS (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)
Est: £300 - £500
ATTRIBUTED TO ALFRED MUNNINGS (EARLY 20TH CENTURY) ATTRIBUTED TO ALFRED MUNNINGS (EARLY 20TH CENTURY) Children seated by a caravan; Ponies pulling a caravan each initialled 'A.J.M' (lower right/lower left) ink on paper laid on board 15.5 x 11 cm (2, a pair)
Chiswick Auctions