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Three early 19th century watercolours “Views of Teignmouth & Shaldon” ascribed to William Pidsley? – from the estate of Jennifer Madge.
Early depictions of Teignmouth and Shaldon are of historic value to the region and no doubt worthy of further investigation. The artist appears to be a talented local amateur working from the late 18th to the early part of the 19th century.
Condition: All three pictures have been attached to boards, however the paper on two of the watercolours have been lightly glued to separate sheets of paper before being applied to boards. Overall browning and discolouration on all three. Any conservation work should be carried out by an accredited paper conservator.
Subjects:
1. Boats on the Estuary of the River Teign. A view from Teignmouth looking towards Shaldon and The Ness Cliff, c.1800. Pen and ink and watercolour on paper laid on board. 20.9 x 37.2 cm.
2. Side View of a Building with Boats on the Estuary of the River Teign. A view from Teignmouth looking towards Shaldon and The Ness Cliff, c.1800. Pen and ink and watercolour on paper laid on board. 21.1 x 39.3 cm.
3. Large House on the Shores of the Estuary of the River Teign with a Fisherman in the Foreground. The house may be the same building depicted in No.2. Pen and ink and watercolour on paper laid on board. 20.7 x 37.3 cm.
Pidsley’s of Devon:
1. William Pidsley (b. Abt 1738 – d. 1 July 1779). Baptised: Collegiate Church, Crediton, Devon. Father: John Pidsley (d. Abt 1801).
2. William Pidsley (18 Feb 1804 – d. Jan 1826). Burial register shows William was of Chudleigh, Devon. Father: The Rev Simon Pidsley (1773-1821).
3. William Battishill Pidsley (b. Abt 1768 – d. 1820). Buried Colebrook, Devon. Father: William Pidsley (b. Abt 1738 – d. 1 July 1779).
