Oil Painting by Julian Barrow & Vintage Cast Iron Hessian Soldiers Lead Wiederseim Associates, Inc.’s Annual Holiday Christmas Sale

Wiederseim Associates, Inc.’s upcoming Annual Holiday Christmas sale includes fine artworks, decorative Asian antiques, jewelry, collectibles, and more. Among the top lots is an oil on canvas painting by Julian Barrow, titled By the Gritti, Venice. A British post-war and contemporary painter, Barrow was best known for his landscapes and country houses. Whether the subject was architecture, people, or both, Barrow’s artworks reflected the artist’s enthusiasm for travel and the experience of getting to know other people. Another notable piece by the artist in the catalog is an oil on canvas work titled Royal Crescent, Bath, England. The painting depicts the Royal Crescent building, a prime example of Georgian architecture. 

Beyond fine art, bidders can consider a pair of vintage cast iron Hessian soldiers with original paint. Hessian soldiers were German mercenaries hired by the British to fight their wars during the American Revolution. The majority came from Hesse-Cassel, but soldiers from other German states also joined the war. Collectors can also consider a set of 15 Dresden snapping turtle soup plates. Key Asian artworks in the catalog include a floral-decorated Japanese cloisonné vase and a blue and white teapot from Canton, China (today known as Guangzhou). To view the complete Annual Holiday Christmas Sale and browse other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.