1881 - 1973.
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Born in Bedford. Went to the Slade School of Art.
[The Artist's Wife Ethel playing the Guitar]
signed and dated l.l.: D. G. Wells 10
oil on panel
13 by 9¾ in.
[Children Playing]
signed and dated l.l.: Denys G. Wells 13
oil on canvas, unframed
30 by 25 in.
[Nursery Tea]
signed and dated l.l.: Denys Wells 09
oil on canvas
30 by 25 in.
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 9,000 GBP
[The Arbor]
signed l.l.: Denys G. Wells
oil on canvas
30 by 24 in.
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 6,000 GBP
Oh! Thank you! I was not familiar with this artist and I love these paintings. They remind me of some of the Scandanavian work of the same period. I particularly love The Nursery Tea which has a wonderful sense of calm.
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