Henry Scott Tuke Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Henry Scott Tuke Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 30, 2025
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Portrait of a barquentine
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Portrait of a barquentine signed and dated 'H. S. Tuke. 1910' (lower right) watercolour 29.6 x 44.8cm (11 5/8 x 17 5/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 13, 2025
Henry SCOTT TUKE (1858-1929) Attributed to The Thorn Puller
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Henry SCOTT TUKE (1858-1929) Attributed to The Thorn Puller Oil on canvas monogrammed HST lower left 63x50cm
Barbarossa Maison de ventes
Mar. 02, 2025
Henry Scott Tuke - Ships at Anchor in a Harbor
Est: $1,400 - $2,400
Henry Scott Tuke (British, 1858 - 1929). Ships at Anchor in a Harbor. Watercolor on paper, signed and dated "H.S. Tuke '98" lower left, (9.75 x 13.5 inches, sight). Frame: H: 16.75 in., W: 20.5 in., D: 1.25 in.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Feb. 08, 2025
Attributed to Henry Tuke, England (1858-1929), Beach Scene with Children, oil on panel
Est: $400 - $600
Attributed to Henry Tuke England, (1858-1929) Beach Scene with Children oil on panel unsigned, framed. Insert on verso with a brief biography of Henry Tuke
Link Auction Galleries
Feb. 05, 2025
Lovers of the Sun
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
Property from the Collection of Seymour Stein Henry Scott Tuke, R.A., R.W.S. English 1858 - 1929 Lovers of the Sun signed and dated lower left: H. S. Tuke 1923 oil on canvas canvas: 48 by 36 ¼ in.; 121.9 by 92.1 cm framed: 62 ½ by 50 in.; 158.8 by 127 cm
Sotheby's
Nov. 21, 2024
After Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) In Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall signed H. S. Tuke, watercolour, 17cm x 23cm.
Est: £300 - £500
After Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) In Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall signed H. S. Tuke, watercolour, 17cm x 23cm.
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Nov. 21, 2024
After to Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) An Estuary signed H. S. T., watercolour, 10cm x 16.5cm.
Est: £200 - £400
Attributed Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) An Estuary signed H. S. T., watercolour, 10cm x 16.5cm.
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Nov. 21, 2024
Circle of Henry Scott Tuke R.A., R.W.S. (British 1858-1929) The Diver
Est: £500 - £700
Henry Scott Tuke R.A., R.W.S. (British 1858-1929) The Diver signed and date 'H. S. Tuke 1906' (upper right), watercolour, 49 x 34 cm, framed and glazed 66 x 50 cm
Dawsons Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A barque at anchor, probably off Falmouth signed and dated 'H. S. TUKE 1923' l.l., watercolour 24.5 x 33.5cm Condition Report: Framed: 43 x 52cm A little time staining with some faint discolouration starting to emerge at the extreme edges. The colours are a little muted, please refer to illustration. A faint brown spot to the centre of the right edge. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Sworders
Oct. 23, 2024
H. S. Tuke (Manner of Henry Scott Tuke 1858-1929), Seated Male Nude, signed
Est: £100 - £150
H. S. Tuke (Manner of Henry Scott Tuke 1858-1929), Seated Male Nude, signed H. S. Tuke, dated 1919, watercolour, 2034cm x 27.5cm.
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Oct. 16, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Portrait of a French sloop
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Portrait of a French sloop signed and dated 'H. S. Tuke. 1910' (lower right) watercolour 29.6 x 44.8cm (11 5/8 x 17 5/8in).
Bonhams
Oct. 10, 2024
H. S. Tuke (Manner of Henry Scott Tuke 1858-1929), Seated Male Nude, signed
Est: £200 - £300
H. S. Tuke (Manner of Henry Scott Tuke 1858-1929), Seated Male Nude, signed H. S. Tuke, dated 1919, watercolour, 2034cm x 27.5cm.
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Jul. 10, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY SCOTT TUKE RA RWS (1858-1929). AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY WATERCOLOUR / GOUACHE PAINTING
Est: £300 - £500
ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY SCOTT TUKE RA RWS (1858-1929). AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY WATERCOLOUR / GOUACHE PAINTING depicting two bathers with dog swimming - signed in glazed gilt frame. (60cm high 90cm wide)
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Jul. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke, RA RWS, British 1858-1929- Sketch of a clipper at sea;
Est: £500 - £700
Henry Scott Tuke, RA RWS, British 1858-1929- Sketch of a clipper at sea; pen, ink, and watercolour, signed and dated 'H.S. Tuke 1895' (lower left), 30 x 40.2 cm.
Roseberys
Jun. 25, 2024
Attributed to Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £400 - £600
Attributed to Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A two-masted sailing boat at anchor, possibly off Falmouth watercolour 14 x 20cm Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition Report: Framed: 28.5 x 35.5cm Not examined out of glazed frame but appears to be in good condition. Framed with an acidic mount.
Sworders
May. 01, 2024
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (1858-1929)
Est: £400 - £600
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (1858-1929) HENRY SCOTT TUKE (1858-1929) Marine, 1898 signed 'H.S.T, 98' (lower right) watercolour 12.5 x 19.5 cm Label on reverse reads: 'Painter in oil, watercolour and pastel of figure sucjects and portraits. Born in York. Studied at the Salde School 1875-80, in Italy for a year and in Paris under J P Laurens 1881-83. Exhibited at the RA from 1879. Elected a member of the NEAC 1886, ARWS 1904, RWS 1911, ARA 1900 and RA 1914. Lived for many years at Newlyn, Cornwall and then near Falmouth. Painted many sea subjects including nude boyds by the shore. Represented in several public collections.' Tuke was associated with the Newlyn School, a group of artists who settled in the Cornish fishing village of Newlyn in the late 19th century. Inspired by the coastal landscape and the local fishing community, Tuke became known for his luminous and atmospheric paintings of the sea and the human figure. Provenance With Liss Llewellyn Ltd., London, where purchased by the present owner
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £200 - £300
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A street scene, North Africa, possibly Algiers, 1925 watercolour 24 x 14cm Provenance: The private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition Report: Framed: 37 x 28.5cm Foxing and light time staining, please refer to images. The colours appear to be a little muted. Not examined out of glazed frame.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) The Port of St Tropez signed and dated 'H. S. TUKE 1928' l.l., watercolour 36 x 26cm Provenance: With Spink & Son, London; the private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition Report: Framed: 50 x 39cm Not examined out of glazed frame but appears to be in generally good order. There are a couple of small brown dots to the sky, upper centre, but these appear to be original, rather than a later issue with condition, please see images. Possibly some slight fading as would be expected with age.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £400 - £600
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A coastal view with boats offshore signed and dated 'H. S. TUKE 1909' l.r., watercolour heightened with white 16 x 23.5cm; together with: 'Falmouth Beach' signed 'H. S. TUKE' l.l., watercolour 17 x 25cm (2) Provenance: The private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition Report: A coastal view with boats off shore: framed, 27 x 35cm Time staining and foxing. A few small brown speckles to the sky. 'Falmouth Beach': framed, 28.5 x 37cm Time staining with small scattered spots and speckles of foxing, please refer to images. Not viewed out of glazed frames.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £400 - £600
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A two-masted sailing boat at anchor, possibly off Falmouth watercolour 14 x 20cm Provenance: The private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition Report: Framed: 28.5 x 35.5cm Not examined out of glazed frame but appears to be in good condition. Framed with an acidic mount.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £300 - £400
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) The four-masted sailing ship 'Pinmore' at anchor signed 'H. S. TUKE' l.r., inscribed 'Pinmore/J D Clink/Greenock' l.l., pencil 17.5 x 24cm; and another Steam ship pencil 5 x 13cm (2) Provenance: With Abbott & Holder, May 2000; the private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. A label verso states the drawing was originally from a sketchbook signed with Tuke's initials and dated 1898. Condition Report: The four masted sailing ship, Pinmore at anchor: framed, 28 x 33cm Time staining with a small handling crease visible to the background in the upper left quarter. Some very light discolouration to the extreme edges. Steam ship: framed, 13.5 x 20.5cm Time staining with light cockling and some faint dirty smudges. Not examined out of glazed frames.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A young man holding a folded sail signed and dated 'H. S. TUKE 1903' l.l., watercolour 24 x 15cm Provenance: The private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition Report: Framed: 37.5 x 28cm On close inspection some small spots of foxing are visible but overall the work presents well and the colours are bright. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Attributed to Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £400 - £600
Attributed to Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A figure in a sailing boat pencil; verso studies of arms red crayon 17 x 11.5cm Condition Report: Framed: 26.5 x 20.5cm Time staining with light handling creases. Some discolouration and acid staining to the edges verso. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A young man among rocks at the water's edge signed 'H. S. TUKE' l.r., oil on board 27 x 20cm Provenance: The private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition Report: Framed: 41 x 34.5cm Light surface dirt with a small amount of rubbing to the upper right edge. On close inspection it is possible to see some fine cracks are starting to emerge to the torso of the boy but overall the paint appears stable.The board is sound and in plane. Examined under UV light it appears that a thick varnish has been applied which makes reading difficult and may obsure restoration. Please refer to additional condition images.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A portrait study of Maurice Clift, head and shoulders - a preparatory sketch for 'Gleaming Waters', 1910 oil on canvas board, oval 22 x 18cm Provenance: The private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition Report: Framed: 26 x 20.5cm Some slight thinning to the paint on the left side, please refer to illustration. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £100 - £150
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) A photograph of the oil painting 'August Blue', 1893-1894 signed, inscribed and dated 'To G. W. Beldam/from H. S. Tuke - May 7 1906' beneath image 31 x 46cm Provenance: The private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Condition Report: Framed: 63 x 78cm The photograph has been stuck down to a sheet of paper which has been signed by the artist. There is time staining to the photograph. The sheet behind has some spots of foxing and discolouration.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £300 - £500
Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) Head of a boy pen and ink and wash 17 x 11.5cm; together with: Two boys pencil 12 x 17cm (2) Provenance: With Abbott & Holder, November 2000; the private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory. Labels verso state the drawings were originally from a sketchbook signed with Tuke's initials and dated 1898. Condition Report: Framed: 26.5 x 20.5cm Time staining and light cockling with slight discolouration starting to emerge to the extreme edges. 'Head of a boy' has some small spots of foxing. there is some light brown staining across the boy's nose and upper lip, please refer to images. Not viewed out of glazed frames.
Sworders
Apr. 09, 2024
Attributed to Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929)
Est: £300 - £500
Attributed to Henry Scott Tuke RA RWS (1858-1929) Male figure study; verso another study pencil 17 x 11.5cm Condition Report: Framed: 26.5 x 20.5cm Time staining with light handling creases. Some discolouration and acid staining to the edges of the study verso with couple of small blue ink spots below the figure's leg, please see images. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Sworders
Mar. 08, 2024
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (CIRCLE)
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (CIRCLE) 1859 York - 1929 Falmouth SWIMMER Oil on wood. 99 x 170 cm (F. 116 x 87.5 cm). Monogrammed 'H.S.T.' lower left. Verso: on panel with oil paint 'Tuke'. Part. min. rest. Frame. HENRY SCOTT TUKE (CIRCLE) 1859 York - 1929 Falmouth SCHWIMMER Öl auf Holz. 99 x 170 cm (R. 116 x 87,5 cm). Monogrammiert unten links 'H.S.T.'. Verso: auf Platte mit Ölfarbe 'Tuke'. Part. min. rest. Rahmen.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Jan. 27, 2024
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (BRITISH 1858-1929)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (BRITISH 1858-1929) Venice Harbor View, circa 1899 oil on canvas 61 x 92 cm (24 x 36 1/4 in.); framed dimensions: 78 x 109 cm (30 3/4 x 42 7/8 in.) initialed lower right; signed on verso LOT NOTES Born in York, England, in 1858, Henry Scott Tuke was a prominent English painter and photographer. He got most known for his impressionist costal scenes that often feature groups of young nude men engaged in leisurely activities, such as swimming, boating, and sunbathing. His ability to convey the play of light on water, harmonious and tranquil atmosphere as well as the beauty of human form with a sensitivity that transcends mere eroticism in an era where conservative Victorian values dominated the art scene, gained Tuke the reputation of a revolutionary master. Tuke trained at the Slade School of Art, London and later in the studio of Jean Paul Laurens, Paris. Arriving in Paris in 1881, Tuke met Oscar Wilde, John Singer Sargent and Jules Bastien-Lepage. Later in life, Tuke became associated with the Newlyn School, a group of artists based in the Cornish fishing village of Newlyn. The Newlyn School, characterized by its commitment to naturalism and plein air painting, provided Tuke with a rich source of inspiration, particularly in the vibrant coastal environment that surrounded him. He settled in Falmouth, England that remained Tuke’s residence until the end of his life for 45 years later. Stylistically Tuke presents a fusion of impressionism, plein airisme and academism. His use of a bright and luminous palette, combined with a keen understanding of how light interacts with various surfaces, contributed to the ethereal quality of his works. Tuke's paintings exuded a warmth and vibrancy that brought his maritime and figurative subjects to life. During his lifetime Tuke travelled to Italy several times. In Venice, he shifted his focus from the open sea to the labyrinthine canals, ancient bridges, and intricate architecture. The presented work depicts Venice historic harbour. The work skillfully captures the glow of Venetian sunlight and luminosity that highlights the architectural grandeur and the rhythmic movement of the water. A similar painting depicts a harbor in Genoa, where Tuke traveled in 1913 is recorded in the artist register of paintings (page 28). Tuke's ability to seamlessly transition from one subject matter to another demonstrated his mastery of composition and artistic vision. CONDITION Observed in frame, the work is in good condition, overall scattered craquelure, small losses left center. UV light inspection showed medium varnish, no signs of retouching. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Dec. 14, 2023
TUKE HENRY SCOTT (1858 - 1929) - Attributed to. Child in the pose of the Spinario
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
TUKE HENRY SCOTT (1858 - 1929). Attributed to. Child in the pose of the Spinario. Monogram signature lower left.. 50,00 x 63,00 cm.
Capitolium Art
Dec. 14, 2023
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1858-1929) The rowing boat (recto)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1858-1929) The rowing boat (recto); A cloudy seascape (verso) oil on panel 8 ¼ x 11 ½ in. (21 x 29.2 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 27, 2023
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) A Venetian gondola
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) A Venetian gondola signed with initials and dated 'H.S.T. 1899' (lower left) watercolour 10.5 x 13.5cm (4 1/8 x 5 5/16in).
Bonhams
Sep. 27, 2023
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Expectant
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Expectant signed and dated 'H. S. TUKE. 1923' (lower left), inscribed with title and artist's name and address (on an old label attached to the reverse) oil on canvasboard 45.5 x 30.5cm (17 15/16 x 12in).
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
Henry Scott Tuke
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
British, 1858-1929 Boy on a Beach, 1912 (lr) Signed and dated H. S. Tuke. 1912 (ll) Oil on canvasboard 10 x 14 inches (25.4 x 35.6 cm) The Fine Art Society Ltd, London Exhibited: London, The Fine Art Society, The Rustic Image, 1979, no. 77 Some frame rubbing with wear along the edges. Minor surface soiling, may benefit from a cleaning. A few scattered small touches of inpainting visible, largely towards the edges.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 13, 2023
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1858-1929) Bathers oil on panel 12
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1858-1929) Bathers oil on panel 12 1/4 x 15 1/2 in. (31.2 x 39.6 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 13, 2023
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1858-1929) A bather on the rocks w
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A., R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1858-1929) A bather on the rocks watercolour on paper 10 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (25.7 x 18 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 26, 2023
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) 'Shipping Group' in original frame
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) 'Shipping Group' signed and dated 'H. S. TUKE. 1914 (lower left); inscribed 'No. 2 Royal Watercolour Scty' along with title, artist's name and address (on artist's label attached to backing board) watercolour with scratching out 17.2 x 25.1cm (6 3/4 x 9 7/8in). in original frame
Bonhams
Mar. 19, 2023
MARIA TUKE SAINSBURY (BRITISH, 1861-1947).
Est: $300 - $500
Portrait in Profile. Watercolor on paper. Signed and dated upper right "M.Tuke.Sainsbury.96". Provenance: Cottone Auction Sale 3/25/2017. The Estate of Sarah H. Collins, Rochester, NY. Note: Maria Tuke Sainsbury was the sister of artist Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929). From a New Jersey collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Mar. 08, 2023
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Towing in
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Towing in signed and dated 'H.S.Tuke 1921' (lower right); bears inscription 'Towing in' (on label attached to the reverse) watercolour 34 x 24.1cm (13 3/8 x 9 1/2in).
Bonhams
Mar. 08, 2023
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) The white brig
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) The white brig signed and dated 'H.S.Tuke 1911' (lower right); bears title (on old label attached to the backboard) watercolour 29.2 x 44.4cm (11 1/2 x 17 1/2in).
Bonhams
Dec. 15, 2022
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A. (BRITISH, 1858-1929) Going Ashore for the Skipper oi
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A. (BRITISH, 1858-1929) Going Ashore for the Skipper oil on canvas 17 x 21 in. (43.2 x 53.4 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 07, 2022
[FINE ARTS: MONOGRAPHS & REFERENCE WORKS] [GAY ART] HENRY SCOTT TUKE (1858-1929). FOUR TITLES:(1) MARIA TUKE SAINSBURY
Est: €100 - €200
Henry Scott Tuke. A memoir. London, Martin Secker, 1933. 1st and only ed. Illustrated. Cl. Ex-library book with traces of use, bookplate. *Early and sought after biographical study by the well-known gay artist's sister. (2) Catherine Wallace. Catching the light. The art and life of H.S. Tuke. Atelier Books, 2018. Cl. w. dust-j. Large 4to. (3) David Wainwright & Catherine Davis. Henry Scott Tuke: Under the canvas. Cl. w. dust-j. Large 8vo. -and 1 more. (total 4)
Zwiggelaar Auctions
Nov. 28, 2022
Attrib. Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), Dockworkers
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Attrib. Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), Dockworkers Oil on canvas 42.5 x 53.5 cm Provenance: Collection of David Giladi, Israeli ambassador to Hungary in the early 1950's. Private collection, purchased from the above, 1990. Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact us at [email protected]
Hammersite
Nov. 20, 2022
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (GBR/ 1858-1929) - Autoportrait présumé de l’artiste, vers 1882
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (GBR/ 1858-1929) Autoportrait présumé de l’artiste, vers 1882 Huile sur toile marouflée sur panneau (tampon au revers du fournisseur Félix Voisinot, actif entre 1876 et 1881) Signé, daté et situé ‘H.S. Tuke / Paris / 1882’ (en haut à droite) ; dédicacé ‘my friend Haumont [probablement Emile Richard Haumont]’ (en haut à gauche) 21,3 x 17,1 cm Oil on canvas laid down on panel Stamp of the supplier on reverse Signed, dated and located upper right Dedicated upper left 8.3 x 6.7 in. Provenance : Collection privée, région parisienne Connu pour ses tableaux de marine et ses portraits de nus masculins en bord de mer, l’oeuvre de l’anglais Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), teintée d’un érotisme homosexuel aimable, couplé avec sa proximité avec des personnalités telles qu’Oscar Wilde et Lawrence d’Arabie, dont il fit le portrait, ont fait rejaillir son art dans les années 1970 comme avant-gardiste de la sub-culture gay, dont Tuke est aujourd’hui considéré comme un précurseur. Issue d’une famille de bourgeoisie anglaise, influente dans les milieux quaker et marquée par leur humanisme, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) étudie à la Slade School of Art sous la direction d’Alphonse Legros, avant de partir dans son Grand Tour européen au début des années 1880. Présent à Florence à l’automne 1880, Tuke s’évertue selon la tradition à copier les maîtres anciens, et trouve rapidement les limites de cet exercice qui l’empêche de peindre ce qui lui plaît vraiment: les traits de ses contemporains. Mondain de nature, Tuke préfère peindre la haute société anglaise de Florence, et se lie d’amitié avec des artistes anglais de Florence tels qu’Arthur Lemon et William Heath Wilson, impressionnistes proches des Macchiaioli, avec qui il découvre les côtes méditerranéennes de Pietrasanta. Dans cette ville côtière de jeunes pêcheurs, Tuke découvre sa source d’inspiration pour le restant de sa carrière, qu’il développe notamment dans la communauté de Newlyn, où il s’installera en 1883. Après l’Italie, Tuke reste en France la plus grande part de 1882. Dans la Ville Lumière, il étudie dans l’atelier de Jean- Paul Laurens, et se lie d’amitié avec nombre d’artistes, certains connus comme Jacques-Emile Blanche et Jules-Bastien Lepage, et d’autres moins, comme Emile-Richard Haumont, à qui la présente oeuvre est très probablement dédicacée. Le présent autoportrait présumé, peint vraisemblablement lors du séjour parisien de Tuke, fait la synthèse des meilleurs peintres naturalistes de la fin du XIXè siècle. En quelques traits de pinceaux vifs, l’artiste dresse la psychologie du modèle. Inédit, ce portrait ajoute une contribution importante au corpus de jeunesse d’Henry Scott Tuke.
Osenat
Oct. 25, 2022
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Windjammers in Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) Windjammers in Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall signed and dated 'H.S.Tuke 1906' (lower left) watercolour 30.2 x 45.7cm (11 7/8 x 18in).
Bonhams
Jul. 14, 2022
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A., R.W.S. (1858-1929) Sunny hours in Jamaica pencil an
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A., R.W.S. (1858-1929) Sunny hours in Jamaica pencil and watercolour on paper 10 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (26 x 36.2 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 25, 2022
Georg Kaekkenborg Ølsgaard
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Georg Kaekkenborg Ølsgaard Künstler des 20. Jahrhunderts nach dem Original von Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) - "August Blue" - Öl/Lwd. 100 x 120 cm. Sign. r. u.: G Kaekkenborg Ølsgaard. Bez. l. u.: "August sommer" / of / Henry Scott Tuke / 1858-1929. Zwei Kratzer. Etwas angeschmutzt.
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