Paul Jacob Naftel, R.W.S. (St. Peter Port 1817-1891 London)

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PAUL JACOB NAFTEL (1817-1891) (Lots 202-207) Considered by some as Guernsey's greatest painter, Naftel began life in the family tradition of clock making but turned to painting, becoming a drawing master to the wealthy ladies of the island. His first important watercolour was of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert landing at St Pierre, which is dated 24th August 1846. In 1847 Naftel replaced John Henry Matthiason as drawing-master at Elizabeth College, a post which he was to hold until he left Guernsey in 1870. As a professional he began to exhibit prolifically in London and following the death of his father in 1870 began to travel more to the British Isles and the Continent, eventually moving to London in 1882, where he remained until his death in 1891. Although he was self-taught, Naftel was important in disseminating English technique, particularly in watercolours and in 1889 his pictures of England, Wales and Sark formed a one-man show at The Fine Art Society.

Paul Jacob Naftel, R.W.S. (St. Peter Port 1817-1891 London)

View of Vazon Bay, Guernsey

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Paul Jacob Naftel, R.W.S. (St. Peter Port 1817-1891 London)
View of Vazon Bay, Guernsey
signed with monogram and dated '1864.' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour heightened with white, on paper
5 x 14in. (12.8 x 35.6cm.)

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