James C. Watt Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James C. Watt Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 16, 2024
JAMES CROMAR WATT (1862-1940)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
JAMES CROMAR WATT (1862-1940) ARTS & CRAFTS MEDIEVALIST PENDANT, CIRCA 1905 yellow metal, set with seed pearls and sapphire, star sapphire and star ruby cabochons, engraved monogram JCW, import hallmarks to later clasp pendant and drop 7cm, chain 38cm
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 17, 2024
JAMES CROMAR WATT (1862-1940)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
JAMES CROMAR WATT (1862-1940) ARTS & CRAFTS NECKLACE, CIRCA 1905 yellow metal, set with enamels, seed and blister pearls 40cm long Literature: Gere C. and Munn G. C. Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewellery, Antique Collectors Club 1996, p. 40, pl. 15Note: James Cromar Watt was born in Aberdeen. He worked in precious metals and developed particular skills in the ancient techniques of gold granulation and translucent foiled enamelling. His work was exhibited in Turin in 1902 and was illustrated in the Art Journal periodical of the time. Some of his pieces were strongly influenced by the enamel work of Phoebe Traquair and some were designed in association with the painter and stained glass artist, Douglas Strachan. His work is predominantly in the collection of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum.
Lyon & Turnbull
Mar. 12, 2024
An Arts and Crafts enamel and pearl pendant attributed to James Cromar Watt, circa 1905, gold mounted, the central blister pearl collet set and suspended below scrolling motifs each set with translucent enamels, in closed back settings, with fresh...
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
An Arts and Crafts enamel and pearl pendant attributed to James Cromar Watt, circa 1905, gold mounted, the central blister pearl collet set and suspended below scrolling motifs each set with translucent enamels, in closed back settings, with freshwater pearl highlights and pendant drops, suspended from an open wirework bale, unmarked, length 6.2cm. £1,000-£1,500 --- James Cromar Watt (1862-1940) was born and grew up in Aberdeen and in 1879 began his training as an architect with W & J Smith of Aberdeen. In the late 1880s he travelled in Belgium, Germany and Italy which inspired his love of Renaissance arts and crafts. On his return he rejoined W & J Smith, and qualified as an architect at the Architectural School of the Royal Academy, London. Watt continued his travels in the 1890s, spending time in Greece, where his love for decoration and craft skills deepened. In the course of his travels, he appears to have begun dealing in works of art, taking a particular interest in ancient metalworks. By 1896, he had resigned his architectural associateship to concentrate exclusively on his work with precious metals. He took a particular interest in developing his skills in the ancient techniques of gold granulation and translucent foiled enamelling, working firstly on large objects, then concentrating on jewellery. Inspiration came from contemporary artists, including Alexander Fisher and Phoebe Traquair. During the First World War, Watt was engaged on secret government work - the true nature of which has never been disclosed. He did not return to jewellery-making - apparently due to failing eyesight - and devoted most of his energies into working with the English architect and goldsmith Henry Wilson, a friend since at least 1905, together completing the bronze tomb of Bishop Elphinstone, co-founder of the University of Aberdeen. He was granted an honorary degree in 1931 by the University of Aberdeen. Watt assembled an important collection of ancient ceramics and artefacts, particularly from China and the Far East, including porcelain, jade, silk paintings, ivories, lacquer work, enamels and bronzes. After his death in 1940, his collection was divided between the Aberdeen Art Gallery and the Royal Scottish Museum. Literature: Charlotte Gere/Geoffrey C. Munn: Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewellery, pub. ACC, 1996. Beatriz Chadour-Sampson/Sonya Newell-Smith: Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, pub. Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021. Condition Report In overall good condition. The central mabé pearl of creamy colour with slightly rippled and textured surface. Light surface wear to the translucent and green enamels. Small scratched area to one edge, visible to the reverse, with associated small dark stain to edge of mount, possibly due to an earlier acid test. Gross weight 7.3gm. ------ For more information (including a condition report) , additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.noonans.co.uk
Noonans Mayfair
Sep. 12, 2023
An Arts and Crafts enamel and opal pendant by James Cromar Watt, circa 1905, of organic design, the central opal matrix collet-set within an open framework of butterflies decorated in polychrome translucent enamels, to a scrollwork opal-set surmou...
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
An Arts and Crafts enamel and opal pendant by James Cromar Watt, circa 1905 , of organic design, the central opal matrix collet-set within an open framework of butterflies decorated in polychrome translucent enamels, to a scrollwork opal-set surmount, the whole suspending a small black hardstone drop, mounted in gold, the reverse with conjoined maker’s initials ‘JCW’, length 6.7cm. £1,500-£2,000 --- James Cromar Watt (1862-1940) was born and grew up in Aberdeen and in 1879 he began his training as an architect with W & J Smith of Aberdeen. In the late 1880s he travelled in Belgium, Germany and Italy which inspired his love of Renaissance arts and crafts. On his return he rejoined W & J Smith, and qualified as an architect at the Architectural School of the Royal Academy, London. Watt continued his travels in the 1890s, spending time in Greece, where his love for decoration and craft skills deepened. In the course of his travels, he appears to have begun dealing in works of art, taking a particular interest in ancient metalworks. By 1896, he had resigned his architectural associateship to concentrate exclusively on his work with precious metals. He took a particular interest in developing his skills in the ancient techniques of gold granulation and translucent foiled enamelling, working firstly on large objects, then concentrating on jewellery. Inspiration from contemporary artists, included Alexander Fisher and Phoebe Traquair. During the First World War, Watt was engaged on secret government work - the true nature of which has never been disclosed. He did not return to jewellery-making - apparently due to failing eyesight - and devoted most of his energies into working with the English architect and goldsmith Henry Wilson, a friend since at least 1905, together completing the bronze tomb of Bishop Elphinstone, co-founder of the University of Aberdeen. He was granted an honorary degree in 1931 by the University of Aberdeen.. Watt assembled an important collection of ancient ceramics and artefacts, particularly from China and the Far East, including porcelain, jade, silk paintings, ivories, lacquer work, enamels and bronzes. After his death in 1940, his collection was divided between the Aberdeen Art Gallery and the Royal Scottish Museum. Literature: Charlotte Gere/Geoffrey C. Munn: Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewellery, pub. ACC, 1996. Beatriz Chadour-Sampson/Sonya Newell-Smith: Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, pub. Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021. Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The opal matrix with good play of colour with flashes of red, blue and green. Gross weight 9.2gm. ------ For more information (including a condition report) , additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.noonans.co.uk
Noonans Mayfair
Nov. 18, 2022
James Cromar Watt, Arts & Crafts enamel and amethyst necklace
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Cromar Watt Arts & Crafts enamel and amethyst necklace This lot is sold to benefit Village Health Works. Of scalloped design, set with three polychrome enamel plaques, cabochon amethysts, and freshwater cultured pearls; 1910s Yellow gold Signed JCW 15.75 in; Gross weight 12.0 dwts Provenance: Ares Rare, New York I Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 21, 2022
JAMES CROMAR WATT (1862-1940) ARTS & CRAFTS PENDANT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1900
Est: £400 - £600
JAMES CROMAR WATT (1862-1940) ARTS & CRAFTS PENDANT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1900 enamelled metal, pearl, with later chain (7cm tall, 5cm across) Footnote: Note: James Cromar Watt was born in Aberdeen. He worked in precious metals and developed particular skills in the ancient techniques of gold granulation and translucent foiled enamelling. His work was exhibited in Turin in 1902 and illustrated in the Art Journal periodical of the time. Some of his pieces were strongly influenced by the enamel work of Phoebe Traquair and others were designed in association with the painter and stained glass artist, Douglas Strachan. His work is predominantly in the collection of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum.
Lyon & Turnbull
Nov. 16, 2012
An Arts and Crafts Enamelled Pendant, possibly by
Est: £500 - £800
An Arts and Crafts Enamelled Pendant, possibly by James Cromar Watt, a bat design, surmounted by a curved panel set with rose cut diamonds, from a cabochon moonstone pendant loop, and suspending a panel with the word 'SPERO', three cabochon moonstone drops from the base, enamelled throughout in tones of blue, green, turquoise and purple, measures 4.5cm by 8.2cm, in an unnamed fitted case Provenance: This belonged to the vendor's great-grandmother, and is believed to have been commissioned for her. She was from a family of Quaker bankers named Wakefield, and herself was a Lakeland artist An example of similar technique can be found on page 41 of Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewellery, Charlotte Gere & Geoffrey C. Munn, Antique Collector's Club
Tennants
May. 28, 2012
JAMES CROMAR WATT (attributed to) - an early 20th century foiled enamel pendant.
Est: £400 - £600
JAMES CROMAR WATT (attributed to) - an Arts and Crafts foiled enamel gold pendant, circa 1900, the central cabochon moonstone suspended within a white, blue and green foiled enamel surround above turquoise and seed pearl drops, suspended from a turquoise cabochon set foiled enamel panel. Length 7cms. Weight 9.19gms. With associated box.JAMES CROMAR WATT - a Scottish Arts and Crafts jeweller, who was an expert enamellist famed for his folied enamels on gold.
Fellows
Mar. 22, 2012
An Arts and Crafts Enamelled Pendant, possibly by
Est: £500 - £800
An Arts and Crafts Enamelled Pendant, possibly by James Cromar Watt, a bat design, surmounted by a curved panel set with rose cut diamonds, from a cabochon moonstone pendant loop, and suspending a panel with the word 'SPERO', three cabochon moonstone drops from the base, enamelled throughout in tones of blue, green, turquoise and purple, measures 4.5cm by 8.2cm, in an unnamed fitted case Provenance: This belonged to the vendor's great-grandmother, and is believed to have been commissioned for her. She was from a family of Quaker bankers named Wakefield, and herself was a Lakeland artist An example of similar technique can be found on page 41 of Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewellery, Charlotte Gere & Geoffrey C. Munn, Antique Collector's Club
Tennants
Jun. 07, 2007
A SILVER ENAMEL RETICULATED PENDANT, the central
Est: £500 - £1,000
A SILVER ENAMEL RETICULATED PENDANT, the central enamelled pendant set a pear-drop shaped black opal with seed pearl fringing and reticulation. Attributed to James Cromar Watt c. 1900. See illustration C.F: "Silver Jewellery Designs" by N. Schiffer, page 32 left plate.
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