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FRA HENRY NEWBERY R.W.A., A.R.C.A. (SCOTTISH 1855-1946)

FRA HENRY NEWBERY R.W.A., A.R.C.A. (SCOTTISH 1855-1946) BRIDPORT WEAVING Signed, oil on canvas 82cm x 152.5cm (32.5in x 60in) Presented by W. Lang, Esq., 1928. Exhibited: Glasgow School of Art, Fra Newbery, Artist and Art Educationist, August 1996, p.33, no.43.Literature: Rawson, George Mansell. Francis Henry Newbery and the Glasgow School of Art. PhD thesis, Glasgow School of Art, 1996, pp.278-279;Rawson, George. Fra Newbery, Artist and Art Educationalist, 1855-1946. The Fouilis Press of Glasgow School of Art, 1996. p.33, cat.no. 43, where titled ‘An Old Bridport Weaving Shop’. Francis Newbery, or 'Fra' as he was known by his students, was central to the avant-garde movement which occurred in Glasgow between 1880 and 1920 at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA). Born in Devon, Newbery studied at Bridport and the National Art Training School in London. In 1885, aged 30, he was offered the position of Headmaster and Director of the Glasgow School of Art. Under his guidance, the art school was transformed from being a moderately successful institution to one of international reputation at the forefront of the modern movement. The dynamic new headmaster brought an enlightened, energetic leadership which resulted in significant change, including the construction of the new Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed GSA building which Newbery oversaw and supported. Within the school, he equally encouraged male and female students. This meant that in 1905 Glasgow became the first school in Britain to admit women to its architectural program. Newbery also promoted increased interaction with the Continent, employing tutors from Europe, such as the Belgian Symbolist Jean Delville, at a time when few others in Britain would dare to do so. He also chose to involve his students with important exhibitions abroad.Much of his success at GSA was led by the acclaim surrounding the work of artists such as Mackintosh, Margaret and Francis Macdonald, and Jessie M. King in the 1890's. As a painter, Newbery was closely associated to, and exhibited with, the Glasgow Boys, a group of artists who were part of the European avant-garde in the early 1890s. In particular, he had close ties to Lavery, Guthrie, E.A. Walton, and enjoyed a close relationship throughout his life with Mackintosh. Bridport Weaving dates to the mid-1920s. It relates to a mural he created for Bridport Town Hall in 1924. The mural comprised four scenes illustrating local traditional industry, including sailcloth weaving, twine spinning, yarn bleaching and net braiding, with the allegorical figure ‘The Spirit of Bridport’ represented by a young woman in a fifth central panel.  The oil on canvas offered here for sale is a fine example of the sophisticated compositional arrangements Newbery was capable of achieving. In his 1996 PhD thesis, Dr. George Rawson records that Bridport Weaving was ‘a reconstruction of one which Newbery had known and had as the workers' foreman a Scot, William Rathbone, who Newbery remembered had been one of the last handloom weavers in Bridport.’ A complex interior of criss-crossing beams and loom equipment serves as a device to lead the viewer’s eye back and forth across the composition, resting finally on Rathbone’s face. As Rawson notes, ‘[the] scene is one of hard concentrated work and contains a strong sense of movement. Three of the four figures are seen straining over their machinery. Immersed in their labour they offer no personal contact with, or acknowledgement of, the spectator’.  

Francis H. Newbery (1855-1946) English

Francis H. Newbery (1855-1946) English . "The Village Mill" School of Art Glasgow. Francis Henry Newbery or Fra Newbery (15 May 1855 – 18 December 1946) was a painter and art educationist, best known as director of the Glasgow School of Art between 1885 and 1917. Under his leadership the School developed an international reputation and was associated with the flourishing of Glasgow Style and the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his circle. Newbery helped commission Mackintosh as architect for the now famous School of Art building and was actively involved in its design. Born in Devon to a shoemaker and his wife, Newbery went to school in Bridport, Dorset, where he qualified as a teacher, and later as an art master. While working and studying in London he won an 'Art Master in Training' scholarship in 1881. At the Glasgow School of Art he was a vigorous and innovative headmaster. He gave teaching posts to practising artists rather than relying on certificated art masters. He established an art club allowing students to branch out from the national art school course, and employed several women teachers, unlike most other UK art schools of the time. Overall Size: 30 5/8 x 26 5/8 in. Sight Size: 19 5/8 x 15 5/8 in. Frame is 4 inches thick. #5325 Location P

Francis H. Newbery Signed Oil Painting

Francis H. Newbery (Scotland/UK/England, 1855-1946) framed original oil painting. Label verso reads Francis H. Newbery Director of the School of Art, Glasgow (1895). This painting is titled The Village Mill. Measures 20.25 x 16.125 inches (51.5cm x 41cm). Very good condition with no evidence of damage or restoration. Weighs approximately 20 pounds. Provenance: Estate of David Milot. David was a Real Estate Broker by trade and a passionate, lifelong collector of anything of quality that caught his eye. His collection of fine art, bronzes, designer decor, period furniture, mid-century furniture, designer furniture, Chinese antiques and more are among some of the finest examples available. David's knowledge, or perhaps more accurately, "his eye" for quality, was usually the most refined of anyone in the room. David purchased thousands of items over the years at auctions, estate sales, and antique stores so any additional provenance is not readily available. These treasures were truly found "in the wild," and that's how David liked it. This item must be picked up by buyer or requires the use of an outside shipper. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. This item requires the use of an outside shipper. Buyer to select shipper and make all arrangements. Here are 2 options: The UPS Store 12402 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99218 509-467-4451 store0957@theupsstore.com. Or, Action Shipping 11807 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99206 509-926-2445 contacts@actionshipping.comcastbiz.net.

Francis Henry Newbery, (1855-1946) Girl before a looking glass 29.5 x 17.75in.

Francis Henry Newbery, (1855-1946) oil on canvas Girl before a looking glass signed 29.5 x 17.75in.

Francis Henry Newbery (British, 1885-1946) Portrait of a WWI soldier in hospital blues uniform 63 x 36 cm. (24 13/16 x 14 3/16 in.)

Francis Henry Newbery (British, 1885-1946) Portrait of a WWI soldier in hospital blues uniform signed 'Fra.H.Newbery' (lower right) oil on canvas 63 x 36 cm. (24 13/16 x 14 3/16 in.) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

Francis Henry Newbery, (1855-1946) Girl before a looking glass 29.5 x 17.75in.

Francis Henry Newbery, (1855-1946) oil on canvas Girl before a looking glass signed 29.5 x 17.75in.

FRANCIS HENRY NEWBERY (1885-1946) Walberswick signed, dated, and inscrib

FRANCIS HENRY NEWBERY (1885-1946) Walberswick signed, dated, and inscribed ‘To Charles Macdonald/ from Fra H and Jessie R. Newbery/March 1906’ (verso) oil on canvas 31 x 37 cm. (12 3/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

FRANCIS HENRY NEWBERY (BRITISH 1855-1946) TOIL 73.5cm x 52cm (29in x 20.5in)

FRANCIS HENRY NEWBERY (BRITISH 1855-1946) TOIL signed, bears artist's name and address verso, watercolour 73.5cm x 52cm (29in x 20.5in)

FRANCIS HENRY NEWBERY (BRITISH 1855-1946) TOIL 73.5cm x 52cm (29in x 20.5in)

FRANCIS HENRY NEWBERY (BRITISH 1855-1946) TOIL signed, bears artist''s name and address verso, watercolour 73.5cm x 52cm (29in x 20.5in)

* § FRA HENRY NEWBERY R.W.A., A.R.C.A. (SCOTTISH 1855-1946) DAYDREAMING 108cm x 76cm (42.5in x 30in)

§ FRA HENRY NEWBERY R.W.A., A.R.C.A. (SCOTTISH 1855-1946) DAYDREAMING Signed, oil on canvas 108cm x 76cm (42.5in x 30in)

FRANCIS H. NEWBERY (1855-1946) 'A MASQUE OF SCIENCE AND OF ART, OR, THE SAINT, THE CHIEF, THE GOD AND THE GIFTS

FRANCIS H. NEWBERY (1855-1946) 'A MASQUE OF SCIENCE AND OF ART, OR, THE SAINT, THE CHIEF, THE GOD AND THE GIFTS' pamphlet and ticket to the masque, produced on the occasion of the Formal Opening of The Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College, 1905; and KING, JESSIE M., (ILLUS), DWELLINGS OF AN OLD WORLD TOWN, pub Gowans & Gray Ltd 1909 (2)

§ FRA HENRY NEWBERY R.W.A., A.R.C.A. (SCOTTISH 1855-1946) THE PARASOL 91.5cm x 83cm (36in x 32.75in)

§ FRA HENRY NEWBERY R.W.A., A.R.C.A. (SCOTTISH 1855-1946) THE PARASOL Signed, signed and inscribed 'Corfe Castle' verso, oil on canvas 91.5cm x 83cm (36in x 32.75in)

FRANCIS HENRY NEWBERY 1855-1946

signed l.r.: Francis H Newbery. oil on canvas

FRANCIS HENRY NEWBERY R.W.A., A.R.C.A (1855-1946)

THE MIRROR Signed, oil on canvas Provenance:Acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent Note:The girl in the painting is believed to be Peggy Portt

FRANCIS HENRY (FRA) NEWBERY

(British 1855-1946) IN THE TAVERN signed "Fra H. Newbery" bottom left, oil on canvas 25 3/4 x 30 1/4 in. (65.4 x 76.8 cm). Note: Fra Newbery was the Principal of Glasgow School of Art, Scotland from 1885-1918.

Francis Henry Newbery British, 1855(85)?-1946 CORFE CASTE DAWN

Francis Henry Newbery British, 1855(85)?-1946 THE MORNING'S NEWS, CORFE CASTLE, DORSET

Francis Henry Newbery British, 1855(85)?-1946 'THE BLUE SHOP' CORFE CASTLE