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  • William Strang (British, 1859-1921), Three etchings from Cervantes' Don Quixote, etching and aquatints on wove papers, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2in (21 x 16cm)
    Aug. 26, 2026

    William Strang (British, 1859-1921), Three etchings from Cervantes' Don Quixote, etching and aquatints on wove papers, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2in (21 x 16cm)

    Est: $300 - $400

    William Strang (British, 1859-1921) Three etchings from Cervantes' Don Quixote etching and aquatints on wove papers signed in plates; with margins, published 1902.

    Andrew Jones Auctions
  • Strang, William (1859-1921). (The Tinker).
    May. 21, 2026

    Strang, William (1859-1921). (The Tinker).

    Est: €80 - €100

    Strang, William (1859-1921). (The Tinker). Drypoint, 16,5x22,5 cm., signed "William Strang" in pencil, "W. Strang 82' in engr. captions below the image. - AND 5 other prints, i.a. a drypoint by the same, The Preacher and a handcol. etching and aqauatint by Thomas ROWLANDSON, "The Letter Writer" (plate XVII).

    Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
  • Strang, William (1859-1921). The Column.
    May. 21, 2026

    Strang, William (1859-1921). The Column.

    Est: €100 - €150

    Strang, William (1859-1921). The Column. Drypoint, 32,5x36 cm., signed "WmStrang" in pencil, 1912.

    Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
  • Print, William Strang
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Print, William Strang

    Est: $50 - $100

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921), "The Preacher," 1889, etching, museum inventory no: 1971.17.722, pencil signed lower right, image: 6"h x 8"w, overall (sheet): 12.75"h x 16.25"w. Provenance: Property of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts

    Clars Auctions
  • William Strang RA (Scottish, 1859-1921), Girl with Yellow Shawl
    Apr. 16, 2026

    William Strang RA (Scottish, 1859-1921), Girl with Yellow Shawl

    Est: £7,000 - £10,000

    William Strang RA (Scottish, 1859-1921) Girl with Yellow Shawl Oil on canvas Signed 'W. Strang' and dated '1920' lower left With old Christie's stencil verso Provenance: T&R Annan and Sons Dimensions: (Frame) 41 in. (H) x 35.5 in. (W) (Canvas) 30 in. (H) x 24 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) The Baptism, etching, 21 x 27cm, and William Strang (1859-1921), Meal Time, etching, 19 x 26cm. (2)
    Mar. 25, 2026

    Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) The Baptism, etching, 21 x 27cm, and William Strang (1859-1921), Meal Time, etching, 19 x 26cm. (2)

    Est: £30 - £50

    Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) The Baptism, etching, 21 x 27cm, and William Strang (1859-1921), Meal Time, etching, 19 x 26cm. (2)

    Mallams
  • Print, William Strang
    Mar. 19, 2026

    Print, William Strang

    Est: $100 - $200

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921), "The Preacher," 1889, etching, museum inventory no: 1971.17.722, image: 10"h x 8", sheet (unframed): 14.5"h x 9.5"w. Provenance: Property of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts

    Clars Auctions
  • Print, William Strang
    Mar. 19, 2026

    Print, William Strang

    Est: $100 - $200

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921), "The Preacher," 1889, etching, museum inventory no: 1971.17.722, pencil signed lower right, image: 6"h x 8"w, overall (sheet): 12.75"h x 16.25"w. Provenance: Property of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts

    Clars Auctions
  • Strang (William, 1859-1921). Thomas Hardy, O.M., 1920, etching
    Mar. 11, 2026

    Strang (William, 1859-1921). Thomas Hardy, O.M., 1920, etching

    Est: £200 - £300

    Strang (William, 1859-1921). Thomas Hardy, O.M., 1920, etching * Strang (William, 1859-1921). Thomas Hardy, O.M., 1920, etching on cream wove paper, printed with plate tone, signed in pencil ‘Wm. Strang’ in the margin lower right and additionally signed ‘David Strang imp.’ lower left, plate size 40.5 x 26 cm (16 x 10 1/4 ins), visible sheet size 42.5 x 28.5 cm, framed and glazed QTY: (1) NOTE: Provenance: From the estate of John Arlott, OBE (1914-1991), English journalist, author and cricket commentator.

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • William Strang RA (Scottish, 1859-1921), Portrait of a gentleman in profile
    Feb. 05, 2026

    William Strang RA (Scottish, 1859-1921), Portrait of a gentleman in profile

    Est: £300 - £500

    William Strang RA (Scottish, 1859-1921) Portrait of a gentleman in profile, possibly a self-portrait 1912 Pencil and wash on paper Signed 'W.Strang' and dated '1912' lower right Dimensions: (Frame) 22 in. (H) x 17.5 in. (W) (Image) 15 in. (H) x 10.5 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921) "A Love Song" Drypoint Etching
    Jan. 13, 2026

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921) "A Love Song" Drypoint Etching

    Est: $50 - $150

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921) "A Love Song" Drypoint Etching Late 19th-early 20th century, Scotland United Kingdom A drypoint etching titled "A Love Song" (originally completed 1908) by Scottish artist William Strang (b. 1859 d. 1921). Signed by artist in bottom right, marked faintly in bottom left "3rd state, DSimp". Dark brown mat board. Vintage chrome frame.

    Akiba Galleries
  • William Strang RA (Scottish, 1859-1921)
    Jan. 09, 2026

    William Strang RA (Scottish, 1859-1921)

    Est: £40 - £60

    William Strang RA (Scottish, 1859-1921) Feeding the Baby, etching, signed and dated '84 in the plate, framed, dimensions?

    Martel Maides
  • William STRANG: "Self-Portrait, no. 13".
    Dec. 06, 2025

    William STRANG: "Self-Portrait, no. 13".

    Est: $150 - $200

    William STRANG (Scottish, 1859-1921): "Self-Portrait, no. 13". Etching on wove paper, 1894. Reference: David Strang, 283. Signed, inscribed "final state" in pencil at the lower margin. Also annotated with title and catalog number at the lower left edge. Plate size: 9 7/8 x 6 1/8 inches. Sheet size: 11 3/8 x 7 1/4 inches. An impression of this print can be found in the collection of the National Gallery of Scotland.

    Armstrong Fine Art
  • WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921)
    Dec. 04, 2025

    WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921)

    Est: £6,000 - £8,000

    WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921) THE MILL GIRL Signed and dated 1918, oil on canvas  91cm x 76cm (36in x 30in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • William Strang (1859-1921) Portrait of Francis Seymour Haden, 1883
    Nov. 09, 2025

    William Strang (1859-1921) Portrait of Francis Seymour Haden, 1883

    Est: $80 - $120

    Etching, pencil signed lower right.  9 7/8" x 6 7/8", paper size 14" x 9". Watermarked paper.  

    Peterborough Auctions
  • William Strang (British 1859-19210, Portrait of a Woman, Pastel on Paper, Frame: 23 x 17 1/4 in. (58.4 x 43.8 cm.)
    Nov. 04, 2025

    William Strang (British 1859-19210, Portrait of a Woman, Pastel on Paper, Frame: 23 x 17 1/4 in. (58.4 x 43.8 cm.)

    Est: $150 - $250

    William Strang (British 1859-19210, Portrait of a Woman, Pastel on Paper,

    Weschler's
  • William Strang (1859-1921) 'Thomas Hardy' O.M. No.6, 1920, pencil signed, etching, 34.5 x 23cm, and another; 'A French Farm', 1919 (Strang 722), 13.5 x 19.5cm. (2)
    Oct. 22, 2025

    William Strang (1859-1921) 'Thomas Hardy' O.M. No.6, 1920, pencil signed, etching, 34.5 x 23cm, and another; 'A French Farm', 1919 (Strang 722), 13.5 x 19.5cm. (2)

    Est: £100 - £200

    William Strang (1859-1921) 'Thomas Hardy' O.M. No.6, 1920, pencil signed, etching, 34.5 x 23cm, and another; 'A French Farm', 1919 (Strang 722), 13.5 x 19.5cm. (2)

    Mallams
  • [BRUGGE] - STRANG, William (1859-1921)
    Oct. 11, 2025

    [BRUGGE] - STRANG, William (1859-1921)

    Est: €90 - €140

    Begijnhof, Dyver en Halletoren, Rozenhoedkaai en Gentpoort 4 etsen (bladgrootte: 44 x 31 cm), getekend en gedateerd (1898) in de plaat. Mooie afdrukken op handgeschept papier. Bijgevoegd: 'Jan van Eyckplein', ets (13.5 x 18.5 cm), get. in potlood door Kellner (samen: 5)

    Auctions Van de Wiele
  • ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM STRANG RA (1859-1921) Omonville, France Oil on canvas, 60 x 50cm
    Jun. 11, 2025

    ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM STRANG RA (1859-1921) Omonville, France Oil on canvas, 60 x 50cm

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM STRANG RA (1859-1921) Omonville, France Oil on canvas, 60 x 50cm

    Adam's
  • William Strang (SC 1859-1921) The Mother
    Jun. 06, 2025

    William Strang (SC 1859-1921) The Mother

    Est: $200 - $400

    William Strang (Scottish 1859-1921) The Mother etching and aquatint on paper plate 9 x 7" sheet 14.5 x 10.5" Strang built up an international reputation as a highly skilled and imaginative printmaker, portraitist and painter. His diverse subjects ranged from the fantastic to the very real, including uncompromising depictions of contemporary life and the effects of poverty and social injustice, landscapes, subjects from the bible, bewildering allegories, and narrative illustrations. He was also a prolific and highly successful portraitist.

    Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921)
    Jun. 05, 2025

    WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921)

    Est: £600 - £800

    WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921) FARM COTTAGES, FRANCE Signed, oil on panel 25.5cm x 33cm (10in x 13in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921)
    Jun. 05, 2025

    WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921) FARM COTTAGES, DUSK Certified with a label verso by the Artist's wife Agnes Strang, oil on panel, and a companion, White Buildings on a Hill (2) each 24cm x 33cm (9.5in x 13in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Strang, William (1859-1921). (Streetscene with a streetvendor).
    May. 22, 2025

    Strang, William (1859-1921). (Streetscene with a streetvendor).

    Est: €60 - €80

    Strang, William (1859-1921). (Streetscene with a streetvendor). Drypoint, 17,3x20 cm., signed and "David Strang Imp." in pencil (sl. yellowed).

    Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
  • Strang, William
    May. 09, 2025

    Strang, William

    Est: €70 - €100

    (1859 Dumbarton - Bournemouth 1921). Tramps. Mezzotint. Plgr. 22,5 x 27,7 cm, Blgr. 29 x 41 cm. Unt. re. mit Bleistift sign. Unt. Passep. fix.

    Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
  • Strang, William
    May. 09, 2025

    Strang, William

    Est: €140 - €200

    (1859 Dumbarton - Bournemouth 1921) zugeschrieben. Portrait of a young girl. Mädchen mit langen dunklen Haaren, der Oberkörper skizziert. Gewischte Kohlezeichnung auf Michallet 1894. Blgr. 61,5 x 43,5 cm. Unt. re. bez. "Highbury" u. dat. "V 94". - Etw. fleckig.

    Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
  • William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921), Two nude figure studies
    May. 02, 2025

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921), Two nude figure studies

    Est: £200 - £400

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921) Two nude figure studies Graphite on paper With Christie's stickers verso Dimensions: (Frame) 17.25 in. (H) x 13.5 in. (W)  (Image) 8.5 in. (H) x 6.5 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1941) Four figure studies
    May. 02, 2025

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1941) Four figure studies

    Est: £200 - £400

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1941) Four figure studies Graphite on paper Each sheet numbered top right  With Christie's stickers verso Dimensions: Frame 13 in. (H) x 10.75 in. (W) Paper: 9 in. (H) x 7.5 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • William Strang - The Wine Drinkers - 1904
    Apr. 17, 2025

    William Strang - The Wine Drinkers - 1904

    Est: €100 - €160

    A very fine copperplate engraving with plate tone by the Scottish artist William Strang, entitled 'The Wine Drinkers'. The scene depicts two reclining bacchantes drinking wine from Roman cups, gesturing to a fool with an inflated bladder on a stick. Monogrammed in the plate to the lower left.

    Old Master Print
  • WILLIAM STRANG RA (BRITISH 1859-1921) Frontispiece to Engelberg and other verses, etching, signed in p
    Feb. 19, 2025

    WILLIAM STRANG RA (BRITISH 1859-1921) Frontispiece to Engelberg and other verses, etching, signed in p

    Est: £110 - £150

    WILLIAM STRANG RA (BRITISH 1859-1921) Frontispiece to Engelberg and other verses, etching, signed in pencil,6" x 3.75" (15cm x 10cm) mounted in frame 20" x 16.5" (51cm x 42cm)

    John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
  • William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921) Etching And Aquatint on Paper, 1900, "The Man Who Would Be King", H 6.45" W 6"
    Feb. 14, 2025

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921) Etching And Aquatint on Paper, 1900, "The Man Who Would Be King", H 6.45" W 6"

    Est: $100 - $200

    Signed in pencil lower right, the second state, from the edition of 20, with margins, unframed. Sheet Size H 9.25" W 7.25" Provenance: From a Prominent Print Collector, Clarkston, Michigan Dimensions: 1 PC x H 6.45" W 6"

    DuMouchelles
  • Strang, William
    Feb. 14, 2025

    Strang, William

    Est: €100 - €150

    (1859 Dumbarton - Bournemouth 1921). Tramps. Mezzotint. Plgr. 22,5 x 27,7 cm, Blgr. 29 x 41 cm. Unt. re. mit Bleistift sign. Unt. Passep. fix.

    Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
  • William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921), three etchings
    Jan. 30, 2025

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921), three etchings

    Est: $400 - $700

    William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921) "The Storm", "Christ Carrying the Cross, Procession to Calvary" and "Christ Descended from the Cross" three etchings on paper each pencil-signed, one pencil-signed "David Strang, imp." and latter "3rd state. DS" in lower margins. Glazed and framed, and two unframed.

    New Orleans Auction Galleries
  • William Strang, British (1859-1921), Potato Lifting 1882, from The Portfolio Vol 13 ed. PG Hamerton, Etching
    Dec. 09, 2024

    William Strang, British (1859-1921), Potato Lifting 1882, from The Portfolio Vol 13 ed. PG Hamerton, Etching

    Est: $40 - $60

    William Strang British (1859-1921) Potato Lifting 1882, from The Portfolio Vol 13 ed. PG Hamerton Etching Signed lower right in plate

    Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Strang, William
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Strang, William

    Est: €50 - €75

    (1859 Dumbarton - Bournemouth 1921) zugeschrieben. 2 Bl. mit männlichen Stein- od. Marmorbüsten. Gewischte Kohlezeichnungen. Blgr. 61 x 38,5 bzw. 61,5 x 47,5 cm. Jwls. bez. "Highb. Ath. 4.94" bzw. "V.94 M.S. Higbury Äth." D

    Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
  • Strang, William
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Strang, William

    Est: €180 - €270

    (1859 Dumbarton - Bournemouth 1921) zugeschrieben. Portrait of a young girl. Mädchen mit langen dunklen Haaren, der Oberkörper skizziert. Gewischte Kohlezeichnung auf Michallet 1894. Blgr. 61,5 x 43,5 cm. Unt. re. bez. "Highbury" u. dat. "V 94". - Etw. fleckig. D

    Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
  • Strang, William
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Strang, William

    Est: €30 - €45

    (1859 Dumbarton - Bournemouth 1921) zugeschrieben. Portal mit Figurenstaffage. Kohlezeichnung 1919. Blgr.32 x 13,4 cm. Unt. re. undeutl. bez. u dat. Am ob. Rd. auf Karton geklebt. D

    Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
  • Strang, William
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Strang, William

    Est: €60 - €90

    (1859 Dumbarton - Bournemouth 1921) zugeschrieben. Portrait of a Lady. Halbfigur, die rechte Hand am Ausschnitt. Gewischte Kohlezeichnung auf "Whatman 1891". Blgr. 64 x 49 cm. - Ob. unterl. Randeinrisse ca. 3,5 cm. D

    Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
  • William Strang RA RPE (Scottish, 1859-1921)
    Dec. 04, 2024

    William Strang RA RPE (Scottish, 1859-1921)

    Est: £100 - £200

    William Strang RA RPE (Scottish, 1859-1921) Job signed 'Wm Strang' in pencil to margin and further inscribed 'David Strang imp.' signed in the plate 'WStrang' etching 25 x 17.5cm

    Cheffins
  • William Strang RA RPE (Scottish, 1859-1921)
    Dec. 04, 2024

    William Strang RA RPE (Scottish, 1859-1921)

    Est: £200 - £400

    William Strang RA RPE (Scottish, 1859-1921) Portrait of a man signed lower right 'W. STRANG' and dated 1905 titled lower centre red, black and white chalks 39 x 25.5cm

    Cheffins
  • Strang, William (1886-1921). (Portrait of Francis Seymour Haden).
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Strang, William (1886-1921). (Portrait of Francis Seymour Haden).

    Est: €70 - €90

    Strang, William (1886-1921). (Portrait of Francis Seymour Haden). Etching, printed in darkbrown, 25,3x17,4 cm., signed "Wm Strang" in pencil. = With the collector's stamp of Samuel Harrington in lower left corner (Lugt 1347).

    Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
  • William Strang (2) [Paradise Lost, Milton]
    Nov. 20, 2024

    William Strang (2) [Paradise Lost, Milton]

    Est: $75 - $125

    Two (2) William Strang (1859-1921) etchings include: 'Michael Sets before Adam and Vision from Paradise Lost' Image measures 6.75 in. x 4.875 in. Sheet measures 9 in. x 7 in.; and 'Paradise Lost, Adam and Eve' image measures 4.75 in. x 6.75 in. Sheet measures 7 in. x 9 in. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Estate collection of William Greenbaum, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Proprietor of William Greenbaum Fine Prints. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • STRANG, WILLIAM: Konvolut.
    Nov. 07, 2024

    STRANG, WILLIAM: Konvolut.

    Est: CHF50 - CHF100

    STRANG, WILLIAM (Dumbarton 1859 - 1921 Bournemouth) : Konvolut, 2 Blätter: 1. Vor Gericht. 2. Der Händler; Radierungen auf Bütten bzw. auf dünnem Bütten mit Wasserzeichen "KF"; 29,8x35,6 cm bzw. 21,4x23,4 cm; eine i.d. Platte sig. u. dat. (19)88, je in Bleistift sig. u.r.

    Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
  • Two William Strang (SC 1859-1912) Drypoint Etchings Don Quixote and a watercolor
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Two William Strang (SC 1859-1912) Drypoint Etchings Don Quixote and a watercolor

    Est: $200 - $400

    Two William Strang (Scottish 1859-1912) Drypoint etchings from Don Quixote one depicting Quixote and Panza with Duclinia and one with Quixote, Panze and Miguel de Cervantes- plates 8 x 7" signed lower margin, sold with unsigned watercolor of Quixote tilting at windmill. 10 x 8"

    Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • William Strang, English (1859-1921), Death the Judge, chiaroscuro woodcut, 11 3/4"H x 11 3/4"W (sight), 26 1/4"H x 26 1/4"W (frame)
    Oct. 09, 2024

    William Strang, English (1859-1921), Death the Judge, chiaroscuro woodcut, 11 3/4"H x 11 3/4"W (sight), 26 1/4"H x 26 1/4"W (frame)

    Est: $140 - $300

    William Strang English, (1859-1921) Death the Judge chiaroscuro woodcut From Doings of Death published by Essex House Press, London(?). Provenance: Purchased from The Lakeside Studio, Lakeside Michigan, 1970s. From the private collection of Bret Waller and Mary Lou Dooley Waller, Indianapolis, Indiana. Biography from Lyon & Turnbull: William Strang was an artist of many facets. He was both a pre-eminent etcher, pivotal in the medium's revival at the start of the 20th century, and a popular society portraitist, regularly commissioned to depict key figures of the day. Strang's diverse frame of artistic reference made it hard for critics to place him canonically. One minute he appeared a Realist, touching on contemporary social issues, the next he seemed more akin to a Symbolist, mining Classical, Biblical and allegorical subjects. He encompassed these multitudes with much skill and integrity, earning himself a respected position in the turn-of-the-century London art world. The portrait offered here illustrates how these seemingly disparate threads manage to interlace within his work to unique and impactful effect: concurrently truthful to its subject, decoratively appealing and enigmatic in atmosphere.Strang was born in Dumbarton, Scotland in 1859. The son of a builder, his working-class roots were an important part of his identity, including artistically. Much of his oeuvre (notably his etched works) were Socialist in sympathy and alluded to the struggles of the working and impoverished classes. This, combined with his training at the Slade under the French Realist Alphonse Legros, naturally aligned him with the ideologies of the Arts and Crafts movement with whom he also shared a commitment to the rigour of Life Drawing and a reverence for the Old Masters. The prominent designer and architect C. R. Ashbee became a major patron.This focus on draughtsmanship is very much evident in Strang's work within the genre of portraiture. He produced over 500 portrait sketches in the early 1900s, drawn in black and red chalk. This choice of materials was a deliberate and characteristic referential nod to an earlier Master; in this instance Hans Holbein. The technical prowess and incisive ‘truth' of these sketches proved so popular that Strang was able to make two consecutive trips to New York in 1904 and 1905 to execute drawings of his many American patrons. Strang also painted many important commissions in oil, notably those with literary connections including Thomas Hardy, Vita Sackville-West and the poet John Masefield. He exhibited oils regularly at the Royal Academy and the International Society, of which he became Vice-President in 1908. In the manner of Whistler, Strang rarely titled his works under the sitter's names, rather in the guise of subject paintings. An example of this is 1913's The Opera Cloak, which in fact depicts his beloved daughter Nancy, her cloak held by one of her brothers in the left of the composition. We believe that the highly attractive portrait offered here for sale, Girl with Fan, also potentially depicts Nancy Strang. Dated 1912, it was executed just one year earlier than The Opera Cloak. The sitter shares the same physical characteristics: the assertive jut of the chin, dark brows and pronounced cupid's bow of the top lip. Strang clearly revelled in the depiction of women. His female sitters are invariably afforded an elegant sensuality and contemplative demeanour. As the artist once remarked to his patron Ashbee, "I've tried all my life to do the pretty-pretty but it's no good…I can't". Instead, his likenesses evoke character, modernity and intellect.Leaning away from the overt, painterly glamour of his peers Sargent and Lavery, Strang's portraiture was not, as one critic of the day described, "polite". As we have seen, he was neither categorizable as purely a Traditionalist nor a Modernist; his style referenced broadly from both spheres, resulting in a manner entirely his own. Strang's focus was on objective truth married subtly with a decorative aspect, producing an effect that was both distinctive and widely admired. He was critically revered for his exceptional, considered compositions and the way he eschewed anything extraneous in terms of detail or technique. His use of colour too, was praised for being confident and spare. We see that here with the striking choice of gold, purple, pink and green, linked subtly and balanced precisely, the fundamentally discordant hues somehow attaining harmony. William Strang's work was featured in prominent exhibitions across many of London's most respected galleries, including the Grosvenor Gallery, Whitechapel Gallery, Agnews and the Fine Art Society. In 1918 he became President of the International Society of Sculptors, Painters and Gravers and in 1921 was elected an Engraver Member of the Royal Academy. He died suddenly in 1921, shortly after his election as Royal Academician.

    Ripley Auctions
  • WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921)
    Oct. 02, 2024

    WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    WILLIAM STRANG R.A., R.P.E. (SCOTTISH 1859-1921) THE ROSE DRESS - 1912 Signed and dated lower right, oil on canvas board 40.5cm x 30.25cm (16in x 12in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Strang, William
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Strang, William

    Est: €120 - €180

    (1859 Dumbarton - Bournemouth 1921). Tramps. Mezzotint. Plgr. 22,5 x 27,7 cm, Blgr. 29 x 41 cm. Unt. re. mit Bleistift sign. Unt. Passep. fix. R

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  • Strang, William
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Strang, William

    Est: €100 - €150

    (1859 Dumbarton - Bournemouth 1921). Summer. Weibliche Akte unter Bäumen. Kaltnadelradierung 1893. 22,5 x 12,5, Blgr. 31,5 x 17 cm. Sign. u. mit dem Monogr. u. Datum i.d. Platte. unter Passep. mont. - Etw. stockfl. R

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  • William Strang (Scottish 1859 - 1921), Plaza Mayor Ronda, signed, etching, 26.5cm x 35.5cm
    Sep. 26, 2024

    William Strang (Scottish 1859 - 1921), Plaza Mayor Ronda, signed, etching, 26.5cm x 35.5cm

    Est: £40 - £60

    William Strang (Scottish 1859 - 1921), Plaza Mayor Ronda, signed, etching, 26.5cm x 35.5cm

    Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
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