Christie’s roundel
Lot 283 Property from the family of the artist (lots 279-285)

James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt)

Two studies of Baron Garrow's house, Pegwell Bay, Ramsgate; and one of posts and ropes, Ramsgate

Closed31 August 2025

Estimate

GBP 2,000–3,000

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James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt)
Two studies of Baron Garrow's house, Pegwell Bay, Ramsgate; and one of posts and ropes, Ramsgate
one signed and inscribed 'Baron's House. Pegwell Bay/ JWD. RA./ Counciller Garrows house' (lower left), one signed inscribed 'JWD/ Mr. Garrows house/ afterward Baron Garrow/ Pegwell Bay' (centre right) and with colour notes, the third signed 'JWD. RA' (lower left) and inscribed 'a old wood one painted red' (centre left) and 'Ramsgate' (verso)
pencil, pen and grey ink on paper, two watermark '1794'
9 ¾ x 14 ¼ in. (24.8 x 36.2 cm.)

Probably by descent in the artist’s family to Edith Winifred Jackson, Ward’s great granddaughter;
Thomas H. Knowles, 1932, and by descent to his son
T.W. Knowles, 1956, by whom given to
Prudence Summerhayes Turner, a descendant of the artist, and by descent in the family to the present owner.

Specialist note

We are grateful to Dr. Edward J. Nygren for his help in cataloguing this group of drawings.