David Brooker Fine Art

Very Rare English School, mid-19th Century Portrait of a Prizefighter in the Ring Possibly a portrait of Tom Sayers Oil on canvas, circa 1850 Unsigned Frost & Reed label verso This ...

Pietro Zola (Italian, Contemporary) The Lunch Date Oil on canvas, circa 1990 Signed lower left Pietro Zola is celebrated for his luminous Mediterranean scenes, capturing the eleganc...

Circle of Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch-Belgian, 1821–1909) Portrait of Companion Dogs and Cats Oil on canvas, circa 1890 Signed lower right Painted in the closing decades of the nin...

Eric Ward (British, 20th Century) Mousehole Regatta, Cornwall Oil on canvas Signed lower right Eric Ward was a gifted British landscape and marine painter whose colourful interpretations of Britain’s coastal villages captured the charm and vitality of seaside life during the twentieth century. Working in a fresh Impressionist manner, Ward became particularly known for his evocative harbour scenes, where brilliant coastal light, shimmering reflections and the movement of sailing craft combined to create compositions of enduring decorative appeal. His paintings celebrate the unique character of Britain’s maritime heritage, especially the picturesque fishing communities of Cornwall. This delightful painting depicts the picturesque harbour of Mousehole, one of Cornwall’s most celebrated fishing villages, during the excitement of the annual regatta. Sheltered by its historic granite harbour walls, the tranquil waters are alive with traditional sailing boats, their colourful sails reflected in the calm sea beneath an expansive summer sky. Small rowing boats drift quietly in the foreground, while visitors stroll along the quayside, enjoying the festivities against a backdrop of whitewashed cottages climbing the hillside beyond. Ward masterfully captures the distinctive atmosphere that has attracted artists to Mousehole for well over a century. His confident brushwork and luminous palette beautifully convey the clarity of the Cornish light, where brilliant blues, soft turquoise waters and warm earth tones combine in perfect harmony. The vibrant red and white sails punctuate the composition with striking accents of colour, while the broken reflections dancing across the harbour create an impression of gentle movement and sparkling sunshine. Throughout the twentieth century, Mousehole became one of Britain’s most important artistic destinations, drawing painters inspired by its intimate harbour, traditional fishing boats and unspoilt coastal scenery. Ward continues this distinguished tradition, producing a work that balances careful observation with an impressionistic freedom, allowing colour and atmosphere to take precedence over meticulous detail. The result is a painting that is both instantly recognisable as one of Cornwall’s most beloved harbours and timeless in its celebration of the English seaside. Beautifully composed and executed with a lively painterly touch, this oil on canvas perfectly encapsulates the relaxed spirit of a Cornish regatta. Rich in colour, light and maritime character, it is an excellent example of Eric Ward’s coastal paintings and would make a charming addition to any collection of British marine art, Cornish paintings...

William Yates (British, 20th Century) St. Paul’s Cathedral from Ludgate Hill, London Oil on board, circa 1970 Signed on the reverse William Yates was a talented Modern British paint...

William Yates (British, 20th Century) St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Oil on board, circa 1970 Signed on the reverse William Yates was a gifted British painter whose expressive citysca...

M. Jackson (English School, late 19th Century) Chickens in a Hen House Oil on board, circa 1890 signed lower left This charming late Victorian farmyard scene captures the quiet beau...

M. Jackson (English School, late 19th Century) Chickens in a Hen House Oil on board, circa 1890 Monogrammed lower left This charming late Victorian farmyard scene captures the quiet...

M. Jackson (English School, late 19th Century) Chickens in a Hen House Oil on board, circa 1890 Monogrammed lower left This charming late Victorian farmyard scene captures the quiet...

Gustave De Keukelaere (Belgian, 1888–1966) Belgian Fishing Port with Sailing Boats Oil on canvas, circa 1930 Signed lower right Gustave De Keukelaere was a highly accomplished Belgi...

George Henry Laporte (1799–1873) Horse and Foal in a Landscape with a Country House Signed and dated 1844, lower centre Oil on canvas Presented in its original period giltwood frame ...

Francis Mabel Hollams (1877–1963) The Farrier’s Visit, circa 1925 Oil on canvas, monogrammed lower right. Presented in its original gilt frame. Francis Mabel Hollams was one of Britain’s most accomplished painters of horses and domestic animals during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A gifted sporting artist, she studied under the distinguished equestrian painter Lucy Kemp-Welch and went on to establish a successful career exhibiting at London’s foremost institutions, including the Royal Academy, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, the Royal Society of British Artists and the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. Her paintings are celebrated for their exceptional draughtsmanship, sensitive observation and genuine understanding of animal character, qualities that have secured her place among the finest female sporting artists of her generation. The Farrier’s Visit beautifully encapsulates the quiet rhythms of rural England during the years when the working horse remained indispensable to everyday agricultural life. Hollams depicts a magnificent grey Shire horse standing patiently outside a traditional brick stable as the village farrier carefully replaces one of its shoes. The scene is entirely unforced and deeply authentic, celebrating the mutual trust between horse and craftsman, a relationship forged through generations of skilled husbandry. The monumental presence of the Shire horse dominates the composition, yet Hollams avoids sentimentality, instead conveying its immense strength through calm composure and gentle dignity. Every detail, from the worn leather harness to the weathered stable doors and simple blacksmith’s tools...