John Woodrow Kelley

Impressive modern Golf Portrait, William Laidlaw Purves. Large oil on canvas of Dr. William Laidlaw Purves after the original oil painting by the Hon. John Collier (1850 - 1934), a prominent London artist. The painting is un-framed but is stretched and ready to hang, artist of this particular painting is unknown. The original painting now hangs at Royal St. George's, Sandwich. William Laidlaw Purves, oculist and obsessive golfer, was an Edinburgh born surgeon who worked in London, but remembered by most for his contributions to the golfing world. A very influential man, he was one of the key figures behind the spread of the game of golf in England towards the end of the 19th century. He won many important club trophies, the last being in 1914, aged 71 with a handicap of 3. He died at his home Hardwick Cottage, Wimbledon Common on 30th December 1917, and at the time he was a member of no fewer than 32 golf clubs. As a student Purves had played golf at Bruntsfield Links in Edinburgh and by the time of his London appointment he was a member of both the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Upon his move to London in 1874 he joined the London Scottish and Wimbledon Golf Club. The two clubs shortly separated into two separate clubs, The London Scottish Golf Club and the Wimbledon Golf Club, but both continued to play on Wimbledon Common. In 1882 the Wimbledon became the Royal Wimbledon Golf Club and Purves became an active committee member, later being elected Captain. As the two clubs also shared the Common with the public play was restricted, so together with a fellow Scot and keen amateur golfer (Henry Lamb...

Oil on canvas horizontal painting by painter Lewis John Shonborn (1852-1931) depicting horses clearing the hurdle. This captivating horizontal oil painting on canvas, created by arti...

A striking abstract painting by John Byle. John Byle was born in Detroit, Michigan. He studied art in Chicago and immigrated to Israel in 1951. Byle was th...

A fantastic and striking original oil on board painting by the renowned artist John Mackay. This is signed and dated from 2013. It is a great size and b...

JOHN FAULKNER, R.H.A. Ireland, 1830/35-1894 "The Smeltery" Oil on canvas signed lower left original label verso titled "The Smeltery / John Faulkner R.H.A." Item # 909KRP13 A ...

This fascinating oil painting by the accomplished painter John H. Kinnear (1922-2003), entitled "Tales from Ispahan", is an absolute treasure. Most famous for his abstract expression...

Nice and peaceful cows in a landscape by the well know Ireland/USA artist John Christopher Smith, Very bright colors and very nice frame. Measures ar...

(1859-1934) Oil on canvas; 14" x 22". Amazing colors! Born in Austria, John Fery led European nobility on hunting trips throughout northwestern US between 1892 and 1893. During these...

Depicts two art glass vases and a blue, yellow, and red marbled paperweight surrounded by potted plants illuminated by harsh light. "Unsigned" Canvas 42" x 43 3/4". Frame 61 3/4" x...

Contemporary School (American, 20th c.), "Strata XVII', signed, titled and dated in pencil verso, unframed with canvas on wood stretchers. An abstract oil and wax work on linen. Dimensions: 70"h x 83"w x 2"d Condition: Good. No visible condition issues observed. About the Artist: Alfonse Borysewicz...

Oil painting of yellow roses in a bowl by John Califano (1864-1924) Gilt wood frame, ready to hang Size: 28-1/2” W x 20-1/2” H 2-1/4” D.

An English oil on board equestrian painting from the 19th century by John Alfred Wheeler (1821-1903) titled "The Watering Trough". Created by British artist John Alfred Wheeler durin...