Alfred James Munnings Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alfred James Munnings Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 29, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959), Butler's Yard, Newmarket
Est: £50,000 - £80,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) A portrait of a chestnut being ridden on the Newmarket gallops with a sketch lower right of the same horse with a bit about him! Painted at Butler's Yard, Newmarket, 1947 Oil on panel Signed lower left Inscribed, 'Newmarket Studies, 1947 / Painted in Fred Butler's Yard' With a study in graphite verso, inscribed 'Study of chestnut horse and lad in Newmarket stables' Provenance: Acquired from the artist by Lord Astor; Gifted to his son, Jacob Astor; Thence by descent; Private Collection, United Kingdom. Dimensions: 20.75 in. (H) x 25 in. (W) 12.75 in. (H) x 17.5 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Nov. 29, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959), Autumn landscape
Est: £20,000 - £40,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) Autumn landscape Oil on canvas Signed lower left With Christie's stencil verso Provenance: Major Herbert Dunsmuir; Chorley's, 5 December 2022, Lot 6; Private Collection, United Kingdom. Dimensions: (Canvas) 20 in. (H) x 24.25 in. (W) (Frame) 28 in. (H) x 32 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Nov. 27, 2024
SIR ALFRED MUNNINGS
Est: €250 - €350
Study for a Start. Lithograph. Enclosed in a moulded frame. PICTURES AND PRINTS Wednesday 27th November 2024 Approximate Time 15:30:56
Sheppards
Nov. 20, 2024
Alfred James Munnings, British 1878-1959- Joe Willett goes to London on the grey horse, from Barn
Est: £120 - £180
Alfred James Munnings, British 1878-1959- Joe Willett goes to London on the grey horse, from Barnaby Rudge; halftone print on paper, signed and dated 'Alfred J. Munnings - April 99' (in pencil, lower edge), bears stamp for W. Freeman Framemakers, Norwich, to the reverse of the frame, 18.2 x 19.5 cm. (ARR). Note: The present print is a version after Munnings's original monochrome painting, illustrating a scene from Charles Dickens's 'Barnaby Rudge' (1841), which the artist submitted to the Norwich Art Circle's annual 'Black and White' exhibition of 1898.
Roseberys
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - The Halfway House
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings The Halfway House PENCIL, WATERCOLOR, BODYCOLOR 16 x 20 in Signed, dated 1907. Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, June 4, 2003, lot 8 Richard Green, London Christie’s London, November 23, 2017, lot 121. Painted during the time Munnings lived at Mendham in Norfolk, this work most likely depicts “Old Bob Riches.” Riches was also the subject of an oil painting called “The Old Thatcher, Bob Riches.” Munnings remarked in his autobiography: “Old Bob Riches, the thatcher - pipe in mouth, wearing a slouch hat, sleeve waistcoat and cords, sits in his cart, driving an aged, dark chestnut mare, at a slow walk along the lane behind the church. This was a forty-by-thirty canvas, painted in sunlight, and Riches posed for it two mornings running. Having seen the work of the Spaniard, Sorolla, I was trying to paint more swiftly. When painting Riches in the lane, Mr. Wharton, my landlord, who farmed Walsham Hall and Shearings, came along in his low gig, pulled up and stopped. Knowing that I was contemplating a move, he sat watching the picture. His kind, bearded face was thoughtful, the reins hung loosely on the dashboard, his sixteen stones weighed down the springs of his gig on one side. He gave his warning: ‘Don’t leave this country, Alfred. It’s brought you luck. Mark my word,’ said he, and drove slowly on.” – Sir Alfred Munnings, An Artist’s Life, 1950, page 189.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - Lady Munnings on Magnolia
Est: $700,000 - $900,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings Lady Munnings on Magnolia Oil on canvas 36 x 36 in Signed. Provenance: Ian MacNicol; Richard Green Illustrated: facing pg. 72, The Autobiography of Sir Alfred Munnings, Volume III, The Finish. According to Sir Alfred Munnings’ aesthetics, a woman riding sidesaddle was the epitome of elegance. Therefore, it was not surprising that when Munnings first laid eyes on Violet McBride, his future wife, at the salubrious 1919 Richmond Horse Show at Olympia, he was struck by her poise and unrivalled horsemanship in the sidesaddle hack class. With a gardenia in her buttonhole and well-deserved confidence, she was the first to enter the ring, commanding the judges and spectators’ attention. Riding sidesaddle is as much about the “look” as it is about one’s riding skills. Munnings was awed and proclaimed Violet unsurpassable. He quickly obtained an introduction to this paragon of grace but was denied a sitting for a portrait. It was only after their engagement in 1920 that the artist began to paint Violet, and her portraits began to appear in prestigious Royal Academy. Even when not in formal sidesaddle or hunting attire, Lady Munnings exudes a commanding presence. She sits properly erect with her right shoulder slightly back to maintain purchase while both legs drape to the left side. Nonetheless, she has control of her mount as indicated by the horse’s head being almost vertical or bent “at the poll.” Lady Munnings has reins in one hand and her right hand casually in her lap. What is particularly of interest is that this cocked elbow position has historic precedent in equestrian portraiture. Velasquez, Titian, and Van Dyck used this relaxed posture in their royal equestrian portraits to illustrate effortless ease and control of the horse, but even more important, it was symbolic of successful leadership. Lady Munnings is shown on her hunter Magnolia, a mare by the 1923 Ascot Gold Cup winner Happy Man. As she was foaled in 1928, she appears as a dark dappled grey in Munnings’ celebrated Epsom paintings of 1931. In the present painting, the mare still maintains her dark mane, which dates this work to the mid to late 1930s. Lady Munnings frequently hunted in the west counties of Devon and Somerset, renowned for endless swathes of barren moorland and jagged stone walls which are depicted in this composition. This work illustrates Munnings’ mastery of subtle transparent shadows cast by the gray sky. The artist’s limited pallet is frequently seen in his paintings of gray horses under cloudy skies, as though the picture’s main theme is the study of diffused light. The flat light, however, has not hindered the artist’s ability to beautifully express the volume and musculature of the animal. Compositionally, Munnings has given the subject monumentality by painting from a low vantage point, high against an endless sky and deep landscape. However, at the same time, he has placed the figures in an enclosed space defined by the stone wall and foreground shadow, creating a form of intimacy. These same elements, painted on diagonal lines, support the sense of movement that the horse’s raised foreleg suggests. This work is one of a handful of portraits depicting Lady Munnings on a casual ride.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - Four Grey Horses: Studies of the 9th Duke of Marlborough and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings Four Grey Horses: Studies of the 9th Duke of Marlborough and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill Oil on panel 11.50 x 15.75 in Signed, inscribed, dated 1923. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Sir Jack Jarvis; Thence by descent. This double-sided panel of sketches in oil features studies for one of Munnings’ most important commissions in the 1920s: the Duke of Marlborough and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill. The painting, which depicts the Duke and his son changing horses while out hunting, was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1924 and remains today in the Spencer-Churchill collection at Blenheim Palace. Munnings describes the commission extensively in the second volume of his memoirs (The Second Burst, A.J. Munnings, Bungay, 1951, pages 155-156), recounting how plans were set in motion during a dinner with the Duke at The Other Club. “He [the Duke] launched into the subject of traditional composition: a hunting picture of himself and Lord Ivor Churchill on horseback, on grey horses—Lord Ivor had already suggested the picture to me. ‘A signpost to Melton was the thing,’ said the Duke; ‘we must have a signpost in it! Changing horses, four greys, with the second horseman in full rig; what a subject! Mind you put me on the best horse.’ ” Munnings’ account continues to describe how both the Duke and Lord Ivor came for sittings at his London studio at Glebe Place, while he painted the grooms and horses at Blenheim. He prepared meticulously for portraits, making preparatory sketches to get to know a subject, and the present studies represent part of his process for this commission. The first side of the panel is a compositional study, which is especially intriguing in light of Munnings’ conversation with the Duke about composition referenced above and may well be the original concept. It closely resembles the beautifully balanced assembly of the finished work—Lord Ivor on the gray horse on the right having its curb chain adjusted by a second horseman, the Duke in the center, and on the left, a second horseman holding the two grays from which father and son have just dismounted. There is a wonderful confidence and immediacy to the mark making and we can see Munnings developing his palette and exploring the effects of light with subtle tones and dashes of blue, purple, and yellow. The other side of the panel provides a different perspective, with three intricate workings of Lord Ivor on his horse in hunting pinks and top hat. Munnings tries out different positions for his head and arms against light and dark backgrounds, combining a soft and delicate handling of the faces with more expressive strokes elsewhere. This was presumably executed from life during the sitter’s visit to Munnings’ studio. Several other preparatory works relating to the commission have appeared on the market, including four panels of the same size as the present work which all sold for between $156,000 and $296,000 at Christie’s New York on December 1, 2006 (lots 62-65). These panels had passed by descent through the Spencer-Churchill family, whereas this work was purchased directly from Munnings by renowned racehorse trainer Sir Jack Jarvis (1887–1968), before being passed by descent. Jarvis trained nine British Classic winners and in 1967 became the first trainer to be knighted for services to racing. Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough (1871–1934) succeeded his father in 1892, and famously married prominent American socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt at Blenheim Palace in 1895. They had two children together: John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough (1897–1972) and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill (1898–1956). This work has been specially framed, making it possible to easily switch between displaying either side of the panel.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - Heath Meeting
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings Heath Meeting Pencil on Paper 6.25 x 4.75 in Signed. Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. William Coxe Wright. Exhibited: California, Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1962
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings - Hunt Study
Est: $14,000 - $18,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings Hunt Study Oil on board 14.50 x 15.50 in Signed. Provenance: Christie’s Paris
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 13, 2024
Art. A collection of 19th Century art reference
Est: £100 - £150
Art. A collection of 19th Century art reference Booth (Stanley). Sir Alfred Munnings 1878-1959 [a centenary tribute], 1st edition, London: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1978, numerous colour plates, some minor toning, original cloth in dust jacket & slipcase, covers lightly rubbed to the head, oblong 4to, together with: Quick (Michael, et al), The Paintings of George Bellows, 1st edition, New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1992, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, some minor marginal toning, original cloth in dust jacket, lightly rubbed to the head & foot of the spine, folio, plus Moffett (Charles S., et al), Impressionists in Winter, Effects be Neige, 1st edition, London: Philip Wilson, 1998, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, large 4to, and other modern 19th Century art reference & related, many original cloth in dust jackets, some paperback editions, G/VG, 8vo/folio QTY: (3 shelves)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 13, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Master of the Essex, 1936
Est: £200 - £300
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Master of the Essex, 1936 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Master of the Essex, published by Frost & Reed, 1936, colour photolithograph, signed in pencil by the artist to the lower left, 455 x 560 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, together with Going Home, published by Frost & Reed, 1929, colour photolithograph, signed in pencil by the artist to the lower right, blind stamp of The Fine Art Guild to the lower left, faded, 435 x 590 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, with, The Kilkenny Hounds, published by Frost & Reed, 1927, colour photolithograph, signed in pencil by the artist to the lower right, blind stamp of The Fine Art Guild to the lower left, a little faded, 460 x 655 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (3)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 13, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, 1948
Est: £100 - £150
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, 1948 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, Frost and Reed Ltd. 1948, colour photolithograph, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, 535 x 625 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 23, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959). Strathcona
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959). Strathcona Trooper, 1918. pencil on paper 8 ¾ x 11 1⁄8 in. (22.2 x 28.2 cm.), unframed.
Christie's
Oct. 23, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959). Study of a
Est: £15,000 - £25,000
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959). Study of a Yorkshire landscape. oil on board 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.7 cm.).
Christie's
Oct. 23, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959), Dedham Mill Pool
Est: £20,000 - £40,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) Dedham Mill Pool Oil on panel Signed lower right Inscribed 'Dedham Mill pool' with James Bourlet & Sons Ltd. label and old Christie's stencil verso Provenance: Richard Green Dimensions: (Frame) in. (H) x in. (W) (Panel) 14 in. (H) x 26 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Oct. 23, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959), A young girl in a water meadow
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) A young girl in a water meadow 1903 Oil on board Signed 'AJ Munnings' lower left Dimensions: (Frame) 11 in. (H) x 14.5 in. (W) (Board) 8.5 in. (H) x 12 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Oct. 09, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). After the Race, circa 1930
Est: £200 - £300
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). After the Race, circa 1930 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). After the Race, circa 1930, colour photolithograph, signed and inscribed by Munnings "Tom Slocombe stood for the central figure holding the horse, and also for the jockey about to get off him a. j. m." and "To Tom Slocombe from Alfred Munnings" slight creasing, 500 x 625 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 09, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, 1948
Est: £150 - £200
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, 1948 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). Stanley Barker and the Pytchley Hounds, Frost and Reed Ltd. 1948, colour photolithograph, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, 535 x 625 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 09, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). H. R. H. The Prince of Wales on Forest Witch, 1921
Est: £150 - £200
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). H. R. H. The Prince of Wales on Forest Witch, 1921 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). H. R. H. The Prince of Wales on Forest Witch, The Modern Art Society & The Field Press, 1921, colour photolithograph, boldly signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, 460 x 575 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 09, 2024
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Saddling Paddock, Cheltenham March Meeting, 1952
Est: £150 - £200
Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Saddling Paddock, Cheltenham March Meeting, 1952 * Munnings (Alfred J., 1878-1959). The Saddling Paddock, Cheltenham March Meeting, Frost & Reed Ltd, 1952, colour photolithograph, signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, 440 x 650 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 01, 2024
▲ Sir Alfred James Munnings PRA RWS (1878-1959)
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
▲ Sir Alfred James Munnings PRA RWS (1878-1959) 'Canadian Cavalry Watering Horses' signed 'A. J. Munnings' l.r., oil on canvas 63.5 x 76.5cm Provenance: James Putnam Esq.; a private collection, Canada; Phillips, Bond Street, 'Twentieth Century and British & Irish Art', 8 June 1999, lot 30, the property of an overseas collector. The David and Pam McCleave Collection of Modern British Art. Literature: Sir Alfred Munnings, 'An Artist's Life', London, 1950, pp.302. Exhibited: Russell Coates Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth, 'Retrospective Exhibition of Works by Sir Edward Munnings', 2 April - 4 June 1956, catalogue no.22. Acclaimed British artist, Sir Alfred Munnings, is best known for his paintings of horses and rural scenes, but it was his role as a First World War artist, with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, that helped bring him significant recognition. Munnings, who had lost the sight in his right eye at the age of twenty (due to an accident involving a thorn while lifting a dog over a hedge), was unable to serve as an active soldier. Despite his desire to go to war, his partial blindness prevented him from enlisting. However, his fortunes changed when Lord Beaverbrook (then known as Max Aitken) intervened. Beaverbrook, who was instrumental in organising a group of artists to document the Canadian war effort, sent Munnings to the front line in January 1918 as a war artist. Living with the Canadian regiment, Munnings also captured the quieter, more intimate, moments of the war, and here we see both soldiers and horses at rest, providing a poignant contrast to the chaos of battle. His skill as a horseman allowed him to depict these animals with a deep understanding and sensitivity. Munnings' work was so well received that he was later assigned to the Canadian Forestry Corps, which was responsible for producing vast quantities of timber for various wartime uses. This experience opened up new avenues for Munnings, allowing him to explore different subjects and landscapes. His paintings from this period tell evocative stories of service, sacrifice, and the essential, but often overlooked, roles played by both soldiers and animals during the war. They also helped solidify Munnings' reputation as one of the foremost painters of his time. Condition Report: Framed: 75 x 88cm Presents well overall. The paint has been more thinly applied to the upper half and background areas in contrast to the thicker impasto areas of the figures and horses. There is a light scratch to the upper centre. On close inspection there is a little fine craquelure starting to emerge in places, most noticeably to the lower left corner. A further small light scratch to the upper left corner and a light abrasion to the upper right corner above the horse, by the tree. Small patches of discolouration by the horse and soldiers feet, please refer to additional condition images. Under UV light the varnish appears a little patchy, however no obvious restoration is apparent.
Sworders
Sep. 10, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings, PRA, RWS (British, 1878-1959), Sketch of beech trees in a landscape, oil on canvas, 46 x 65cm
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
§ Sir Alfred James Munnings, PRA, RWS (British, 1878-1959) Sketch of beech trees in a landscape oil on canvas signed
Gorringes
Sep. 10, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings P.R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1878-1959), 'Mending the nets', watercolour, 30 x 20.5cm
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
§ Sir Alfred James Munnings P.R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1878-1959) 'Mending the nets' watercolour signed and dated ‘93
Gorringes
Sep. 10, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings P.R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1878-1959), Exmoor Ponies, Study no.17, oil on wooden panel, 17.8 x 25.4cm
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
§ Sir Alfred James Munnings P.R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1878-1959) Exmoor Ponies, Study no.17 oil on wooden panel signed
Gorringes
Aug. 28, 2024
Sir ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [British] 1878-1959 "The Earl of Birkenhead on Weight Carrier", signed & inscribed watercolour, 35x45cms, framed.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sir ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [British] 1878-1959 "The Earl of Birkenhead on Weight Carrier", signed & inscribed watercolour sketch, 35x45cms, framed. Condition Fine, showing some foxing, framed size is 55x75cms, the last image shows the completed work illustrated in a period magazine. Provenance: Sothebys Auction 1984. Please read the Terms & Conditions of Auction before placing a bid. These T&C's are applicable to each lot in this Auction. Any available provenance or documentation will be included with the description, if not included, assume it to be unknown or missing. Most lots are either ex estate or storage, have not been submitted for authentication, verification or expertising and for this reason, are offered UNRESERVED. It is the responsibility of intending buyers to do their own research and due diligence before submitting an offer. We do not offer returns or refunds - ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
WA Art Auctions
Jul. 03, 2024
Attributed to Sir Alfred Munnings (1878 - 1959), A sketch of jockeys at the start
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Attributed to Sir Alfred Munnings (1878 - 1959) A sketch of jockeys at the start Oil on panel Signed lower right, 'A. J. Munnings' Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom Dimensions: (Panel) 18.75 in. (H) x 24.25 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Jun. 25, 2024
Alfred Munnings. handwritten letter
Est: -
MUNNINGS, Alfred.- Handwritten letter on the artist's letterhead, addressed to his correspondent Mr. Pickle: "Thank God, the sending of books for my signature ceased a long time ago...". Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) is known to have been one of England's greatest horse painters and to have been an outspoken critic of modernism.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Jun. 19, 2024
Munnings (Alfred James, 1878-1959). The Belvoir Hunt Point to Point, Frost & Reed, 1922
Est: £100 - £150
Munnings (Alfred James, 1878-1959). The Belvoir Hunt Point to Point, Frost & Reed, 1922 * Munnings (Alfred James, 1878-1959). The Belvoir Hunt Point to Point on Barrowby Hill, published by Frost & Reed, 1922, colour photolithograph, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild to the lower left, boldly signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, overall size 415 x 485 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 19, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [BRITISH] 1878-1959 "HUNTING HOUNDS" PENCIL ON PAPER, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED LOWER LEFT, SLIGHT FOXING, 33X52CMS, FRAMED SIZE 55X75CMS.
Est: -
Sir ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [British] 1878-1959 "Hunting Hounds" pencil on paper, signed and inscribed lower left, slight foxing, 33x52cms, framed size 55x75cms. Please read the Terms & Conditions of Auction before placing a bid. These T&C's are applicable to each lot in this Auction. Any available provenance or documentation will be included with the description, if not included, assume it to be unknown or missing. Most lots are either ex estate or storage, have not been submitted for authentication, verification or expertising and for this reason, are offered UNRESERVED. It is the responsibility of intending buyers to do their own research and due diligence before submitting an offer. We do not offer returns or refunds - ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
WA Art Auctions
Jun. 19, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [BRITISH] 1878-1959 "THE EARL OF BIRKENHEAD ON WEIGHT CARRIER" WATERCOLOUR, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED, 35X45CMS, SHOWING SOME FOXING, FRAMED SIZE 61X71CMS. PROVENANCE" SOTHEBYS AUCTION 1984
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Sir ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS R.A [British] 1878-1959 "The Earl of Birkenhead on Weight Carrier" watercolour, signed and inscribed, 35x45cms, showing some foxing, framed size 61x71cms. Provenance" Sothebys Auction 1984. Please read the Terms & Conditions of Auction before placing a bid. These T&C's are applicable to each lot in this Auction. Any available provenance or documentation will be included with the description, if not included, assume it to be unknown or missing. Most lots are either ex estate or storage, have not been submitted for authentication, verification or expertising and for this reason, are offered UNRESERVED. It is the responsibility of intending buyers to do their own research and due diligence before submitting an offer. We do not offer returns or refunds - ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
WA Art Auctions
Jun. 04, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) A Corner Ber
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) A Corner Berth at the Fair, Norfolk pencil and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour and with scratching out on artist's board 10 5⁄8 x 15 in. (27 x 38 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 04, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) H.R.H. The P
Est: £800,000 - £1,200,000
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) H.R.H. The Princess Royal on 'Portumna', and the Earl of Harewood, Master of... oil on canvas 41 ½ x 56 in. (105.5 x 142.3 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 04, 2024
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) A Grey Hunte
Est: £60,000 - £80,000
SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1878-1959) A Grey Hunter in an Extensive Landscape (recto); A Study for an Extensive... oil on canvas 19 7⁄8 x 24 in. (50.5 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
May. 01, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO ALFRED MUNNINGS (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)
Est: £300 - £500
ATTRIBUTED TO ALFRED MUNNINGS (EARLY 20TH CENTURY) ATTRIBUTED TO ALFRED MUNNINGS (EARLY 20TH CENTURY) Children seated by a caravan; Ponies pulling a caravan each initialled 'A.J.M' (lower right/lower left) ink on paper laid on board 15.5 x 11 cm (2, a pair)
Chiswick Auctions
May. 01, 2024
SIR ALFRED J. MUNNINGS, P.R.A. (1878-1959)
Est: £70,000 - £100,000
SIR ALFRED J. MUNNINGS, P.R.A. (1878-1959) SIR ALFRED J. MUNNINGS, P.R.A. (1878-1959) The Norwich Staghounds' Point-to-Point , 1902 signed and dated 'A.J Munnings, 1902' (lower right) oil on canvas 35.5 x 53.5 cm PROVENANCE: Christie's New York: Thursday, December 3, 1998 Lot 199. Munnings became famous for his paintings of horses in the earlyb 20th century, encapsulating their power and elegance with great skill and authenticity. He often depicted scenes of rural life, capturing the English countryside and its traditions. He is considered the leading equestrian painter of his time. The spontaneity of the brushswork in the present example reveals a sense of painting in plein air, where his virtuosity is evident. With impressionistic vigour, Munnings has filled the composition with a subtle, yet characteristic, nuanced palette. Munnings spent most of his life in the countryside, where his parents owned a mill in Suffolk. Munnings was surrounded by horses from an early age and is known to have been a stable hand as a young boy. His exposure to rural life led to his passion and talent for equine portraiture. Munnings' successful career led to his role as president of the Royal Academy of Arts from 1944 until 1949.
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 18, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878 - 1959), The Haunted Mere
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878 - 1959) The Haunted Mere Signed and titled lower left Watercolour and ink with scratching out Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, 17 October 1980, lot 79, where purchased by Robert Kime Exhibited: Norwich, Norwich Castle Museum, August-September 1928, no. 276 Dimensions: (Frame) 21.5 in. (H) x 23 in. (W) (Paper) 14.75 in. (H) x 16.5 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Apr. 10, 2024
Munnings (Alfred James, 1878-1959) The Royal Family in Windsor Great Park, 1935,
Est: £150 - £200
Munnings (Alfred James, 1878-1959) The Royal Family in Windsor Great Park, 1935, * Munnings (Alfred James, 1878-1959). The Royal Family in Windsor Great Park, Frost and Reed Ltd, 1935, colour photolithographic print on India wove, signed by the artist in pencil to the lower right, blind stamp to the lower left, very slight spotting, 430 x 710 mm, framed and glazed in a contemporary stained oak moulding QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Apr. 04, 2024
Sir Alfred Munnings (2pcs)
Est: $200 - $300
Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) pair works ARRIVAL OF GYPSIES AT EPSOM, and GYPSIES ON EPSOM DOWNS-DERBY WEEK color lithograph, framed, one pencil signed, and the first published Modern Art Society c.1922, and the other by Frost & Reed c.1927 sight H18 1/2" W23 1/2" (2pcs) Provenance: Ira McKissick Koger Estate of Wade Lee & Celeste Koger Hampton Other Notes: Mrs. Celeste Koger Hampton (1939-1998) and her husband Wade Lee Hampton (1928-2023) were the daughter and son-in-law of Ira McKissick Koger (1912-2004). Charleston-born Mr. Koger pursued many endeavors in life, but his fortune was made in real estate development. His suburban office park concept made him a multi-millionaire. Mr. Ira Koger is widely recognized for his patronage, philanthropy, and as an arts champion. He contributed millions to the University of South Carolina's performing arts center, the Koger Center For The Arts, which is named to honor him and his wife Nancy. Ira and Nancy personally collected paintings, furniture, and ceramics. Some of these pieces inherited by Celeste and Wade Hampton are offered in this sale.
Charlton Hall
Mar. 20, 2024
Sir Alfred James Munnings, PRA, RWS (British, 1878-1959) Gorse and grass
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings, PRA, RWS (British, 1878-1959) Gorse and grass signed and dated 'A.J.Munnings 1912' (lower right) oil on canvas 50.8 x 61cm (20 x 24in).
Bonhams
Jan. 17, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A. (BRITISH 1878-1959)
Est: £200 - £300
ATTRIBUTED TO SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, P.R.A. (BRITISH 1878-1959) ATTRIBUTED TO SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS P.R.A. (BRITISH 1878-1959) Tripe & onion Supper.....Evening signed and titled A J Munnings (lower right) Tripe & Onion supper; Next Friday Evening 8.30 to 11 pencil on buff paper 23.5 x 28.5 cm
Chiswick Auctions
Jan. 11, 2024
Framed Equestrian Print Titled "In The Saddling Paddock, Cheltenham March Meeting" by Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959)
Est: $150 - $250
A framed lithographic print by British artist Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) titled "In the Saddling Paddock, Cheltenham March Meeting". Artist's signature, title, and additional information in the bottom margin. Measures 33 3/4" x 25 3/4", 25" x 16 3/4" site.
Embassy Auctions International
Dec. 15, 2023
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) Five autograph letters signed by Alfred Mun
Est: £800 - £1,200
Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) Five autograph letters signed by Alfred Munnings (‘Alfred...
Christie's
Dec. 06, 2023
MUNNINGS, Alfred James (British, 1878-1959). Horse’s Heads....
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
MUNNINGS, Alfred James (British, 1878-1959). Horse’s Heads. 1912. Pencil on paper. Signed and dated lower right. Image: 8 ½ x 11 ½”. Sheet: 11 x 15”. Frame: 16 x 19”. Image is in good shape. Paper is toned. Sheet is laid to board. Discoloration in margins and extensive loss in left margin. Image not compromised.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Dec. 06, 2023
MUNNINGS, Alfred James (British, 1878-1959). Large House by...
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
MUNNINGS, Alfred James (British, 1878-1959). Large House by Riverside. [20th century]. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Image: 20 x 24”. Frame: 26 x 36”. Excellent condition. Not examined out of frame.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 27, 2023
Sir Alfred Munnings, British 1878-1959, Untitled-Exmoor ponies, oil on board, 15.5cm by 24.5cm
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Sir Alfred Munnings British, 1878-1959 Untitled-Exmoor ponies oil on board signed lower right This work would have likely been painted by Munnings in the early 1940s when living at Withypool, during the Second World War. We are grateful to Jenny Hand, Director of the Munnings Art Museum in the UK for this assistance with work.
For-Auction
Nov. 18, 2023
Sir Alfred James Munnings - HORSES' HINDQUARTER AND LEG STUDIES
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Pencil Initialed, dated ‚Äò26, variously inscribed. Sir Alfred James Munnings (British, 1878-1959) One of the two great masters of sporting art along with George Stubbs, Munnings began as an illustrator after attending art school in Norwich. A keen sportsman, he hunted with both stag hounds and harriers, drawing and painting these events. Although he lost sight in one eye at age 21, his unique artistic vision and interpretation were unimpaired. Working in oils and watercolors and sketching wherever he went, Munnings documented racing and hunting horses, gypsies, and the sporting country life that he himself lived.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 18, 2023
Sir Alfred James Munnings - PORTRAIT OF A LADY, SKETCH OF FARMERS AND HOGS (double-sided)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Pencil Initialed. Sir Alfred James Munnings (British, 1878-1959) One of the two great masters of sporting art along with George Stubbs, Munnings began as an illustrator after attending art school in Norwich. A keen sportsman, he hunted with both stag hounds and harriers, drawing and painting these events. Although he lost sight in one eye at age 21, his unique artistic vision and interpretation were unimpaired. Working in oils and watercolors and sketching wherever he went, Munnings documented racing and hunting horses, gypsies, and the sporting country life that he himself lived.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 18, 2023
Sir Alfred James Munnings - AFTER THE FAIR
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Watercolor Signed, dated 1904. Provenance: Frost and Reed Sotheby's London, December 14, 2017 The back of the infamous Nags Head Inn on Ber Street, Norwich, forms the backdrop to this typically well-observed early Munnings scene. Every Saturday morning the local Norwich community and characters from the surrounding country would come to the fair to buy and sell all manner of items. Continually seeking equestrian models for his pictures, Munnings was a regular at the East Anglian horse fairs. He was an avid observer of the colorful characters in attendance and enjoyed the lively banter of the dealers and their picturesque clothing. Working quickly in watercolor, he was able to capture the spontaneity of the interactions. At this time, free from his years of study at the Norwich School of Art and working long hours in his duties at Page Brothers Lithographers, Munnings was now making a living and enjoying life to the fullest. He had established a reliable source of models among the sometimes less-than-reliable. "Artists in the country have drawn their models from the young, aged, or loafing fraternity not engaged in regular work. And there they were for the asking. They loved posing, and still better, they loved seeing a sovereign or a pint of beer." (An Artist's Life, pages 110-113) The figure standing to the right is wearing a traditional horse dealer's costume with his distinctive black velvet coat pockets. Munnings had one of these made up for his models to wear, and it was featured in several of his finished oils. This evocative and colorful picture so wonderfully brings to life the lively atmosphere of those bustling mornings at Norwich below the towering castle, mornings that would lead to long afternoons and evenings at Nags Head Inn. Sir Alfred James Munnings (British, 1878-1959) One of the two great masters of sporting art along with George Stubbs, Munnings began as an illustrator after attending art school in Norwich. A keen sportsman, he hunted with both stag hounds and harriers, drawing and painting these events. Although he lost sight in one eye at age 21, his unique artistic vision and interpretation were unimpaired. Working in oils and watercolors and sketching wherever he went, Munnings documented racing and hunting horses, gypsies, and the sporting country life that he himself lived.
The Sporting Art Auction