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WILLIAM MOUNCEY (1852-1901) Lots 68-69 Having worked as a house-painter, painting landscapes in his spare time, Mouncey decided to paint full-time in 1886. His landscapes were strongly influenced by his brother-in-law, Hornel. In some respects their styles were similar - emphasising particularly the decorative aspects of nature, painting with full impasto, vigorous brushstrokes and warm tones but Mouncey placed more emphasis on atmospheric effects than Hornel. His subjects were principally taken from around Kirkcudbright where he was born.

William Mouncey (1852-1901)

The Kirk above the river Dee

Details

William Mouncey (1852-1901)
The Kirk above the river Dee
signed and dated 'W. Mouncey '98.' (lower right)
oil on canvas
26½ x 38½ in. (67.3 x 97.8 cm.)

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Notice to Buyers Resident in Scotland Payment and collections may be made immediately following the end of the sale until 7.00pm. Collections may be made on Friday, 27 October 2000 from 9.00 am until 1.00 pm, after which all lots purchased by Scottish residents will be transported free of charge to either our Glasgow office, tel 44(0)141 332 8134 or to our Edinburgh office, tel 44(0)131 225 4756 where they will be available from 9.00 am on Monday, 30 October. Notice to Buyers outside Scotland Purchases made by buyers with addresses outside Scotland will be transferred to Christie's, 8 King Street, London SW1, for collection from noon on Monday, 30 October 2000. Purchases are only insured for a period of seven working days following the sale.

Lot Essay

Having worked as a house-painter, painting landscapes in his spare time, Mouncey decided to paint full-time in 1886. His landscapes were strongly influenced by his brother-in-law, Hornel. In some respects their styles were similar - emphasising particularly the decorative aspects of nature, painting with full impasto, vigorous brushstrokes and warm tones but Mouncey placed more emphasis on atmospheric effects than Hornel. His subjects were principally taken from around Kirkcudbright where he was born.

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