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Walter Gilbert Wiles

South African 1875-1966 

Walter Gilbert Wiles was the second of five sons born to English sculptor Henry Wiles – all of whom were also artists. Wiles was born in England and spent a few years taking art classes in France before moving to South Africa in 1902. In 1911, he moved back to London to further his art education but, after a short stint, returned to South Africa where he became an ostrich farmer. However, the industry suffered a crash in 1914 and this propelled Wiles into becoming a full-time artist. In 1920, Wiles held the first of many solo exhibitions in South Africa. In 1924, he exhibited at the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley, England, and the following year at an exhibition in Grahamstown to coincide with the visit of then Prince of Wales, Edward VIII. In his early years Wiles utilised pastels and watercolours, but later turned exclusively to oil painting.

Image source: http://www.wgwiles.com/

56 lots offered      73.21% sold      ZAR 525 006
 

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Walter Gilbert Wiles; Winding Roadway with Figure and Gum Trees
12 Aug 2024
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Walter Gilbert Wiles; Figures on a Beach
28 Jun 2022
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