This sweet, unassuming little gem is a simple watercolour of Ipswich Docks signed by Chester Williams (1921-94). It is sold here unframed. A real treasure nestled in a box of frames bought at our local auction house for use in our Framed Textile collection.

Chester led an interesting life, born and schooled in Hollywood, USA, moving to England in the Second World War to work on camouflage effects, eventually following a notable global career in art. He and his wife, Lucy Halford - an industrial and interior Designer, established Ellingham Mill Art Centre and Society in Norfolk 1974 to 1985 – just down the road from The Brown Lion Bazaar. During the 70’s he spent time in Oman as a court painter to the Sultan, many of which now hang in Saudi Arabian Palaces.

What a rich story packed in a little picture.

Product Details

Material: Water colour on Paper

Approximate Size: 19 cm x 14.5 cm unmounted