Original watercolour landscape by Basil Spackman-1895-1971,Ravenswood Avenue.

Beautiful, original mid-century watercolor landscape painting by the noted artist Charles Basil Slater Spackman.

​The piece features a scenic woodland setting, masterfully capturing natural tones with a winding path leading past mature trees and dense foliage toward distant hills.

​Key Details:

​Artist: Charles Basil Slater Spackman (Signed "B. Spackman" in the bottom right corner)

​Title: "Ravenswood Avenue" (Handwritten title label attached to the backing board)

​Medium: Original Watercolor on paper

​Subject: Country lane / Landscape

​Framing: Comes professionally double-matted in a classic, light-toned textured wood/painted frame. Ready to hang with an integrated top hanging loop.

​📐 Dimensions

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​Frame Size: [Insert Height] cm x [Insert Width] cm

​Artwork Size H 38cm /H 45.5cm

​🔍 Condition

​The painting itself is in excellent vintage condition with vibrant, well-preserved pigments. The matte border and backing board show very minor, authentic aging/foxing spots consistent with a genuine vintage piece, which adds to its classic character. The frame is structurally sound and secure.

​🎨 About the Artist (Basil Spackman)

​Charles Basil Slater Spackman (1895–1971) was a notable and highly prolific landscape artist.

​Background: Originally born in the UK, Spackman retired from his primary career in 1950 at the age of 55 to formally pursue his passion for art, studying at the Hammersmith School of Art.

​The Irish Connection: Around 1955, he relocated to Ireland, settling down in Tracton, Minane Bridge in County Cork. He lived there until his passing in 1971, becoming a highly regarded and beloved figure in the local Munster art community.

​Exhibitions: During the 1960s, his talent earned him space in multiple prestigious art exhibitions across Cork, Dublin, and London, as well as the Royal Scottish and Welsh Academies.

​Market Value: His watercolor and oil pieces regularly appear at prominent Irish and British auction houses (such as James Adam & Sons, Morgan O'Driscoll, and Mealy's).

​📦 Delivery & Collection Options

​Collection: Available for collection in dunmanway or delivered to West Cork town of choice.

​Delivery/Postage: Packaging and postage can be arranged at the buyer's expense. Will be securely wrapped in heavy-duty bubble wrap to protect the glass and frame.
Reasonable offers accepted.