Lot #223: J. HENRY HENSHALL "FIORONDINA" WATERCOLOUR

J. Henry Henshall (British, 1856-1928). Fiorondina (1891). Watercolour on paper, sculpted oval; signed and dated 1891 along the right edge, titled and inscribed “Painted by J. Henry Henshall/ ‘Redholme’" in pen and ink on an old label verso. Some chips to the frame, but the picture is in great condition. Overall: 18 x 15". Sight: 12 x 9" John Henry Henshall was a prominent British painter, watercolorist, and etcher renowned for his detailed genre scenes depicting Victorian and Edwardian domestic life. Born in Manchester, he studied at the Manchester School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools in London. Henshall established a reputation for his large-scale watercolours that combined real technical precision with emotional warmth. This is a special auction of fine art by Prestige Downsizing and Estate Management. This sale contains authentic museum quality offerings from estates and distinguished collections including paintings, drawings and prints spanning hundreds of years from old masters to POP Art, as well a collection of rare art books from a Montreal estate. With over 35 years’ auction experience and certified appraiser, buy with confidence. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions. This is a fantastic sale so bid fast and bid often! Another quality offering from Prestige: “Wall to wall, we sell it all!” ** The pickup will be Sunday November 8th between 10 AM and 1 PM. ** Note, remember to bring appropriate packing material for your purchases. Select shipping available. Pickup category timeslot {A}