Framed John Giles harbour painting showing yachts on blue-grey water
Detail of sailing boats, pale sails and reflections in John Giles’s harbour painting
J Giles signature at the lower left beside textured oil paint and the pale frame
Reverse of the framed painting showing backing, hanging wire and Hawthorn Galleries label

John Giles “Terhuna at Outer Harbour” — Original Oil on Board

John Giles

$1,879.95

Australia Wide Postage Included in Price 

An original oil on board by John Giles, depicting yachts and sailing boats in a softly lit harbour. Signed lower left and presented in a pale frame, with a Hawthorn Galleries label on the reverse.

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SKU: SKU: TMC3110211W TMCEF-010 Categories: , Tags: , , , ,

Description

An original oil on board by John Giles, catalogued as “Terhuna at Outer Harbour” and dated circa 1939. Sailing boats gather across calm blue-grey water, with pale sails, slender masts and reflections creating an atmospheric maritime composition. The painting is signed “J Giles” lower left and presented in a pale frame with gold-toned outer trim.

A Hawthorn Galleries label remains on the reverse, carrying handwritten identification for the subject and artist. The circa 1939 date is the supplied dating; the work is not described as bearing a visible date inscription.

John Giles (1885–1970) was a South Australian painter closely associated with maritime subjects around Port Adelaide. Alongside his work as a tailor, he painted the boats, working waterfront and changing light of the port. His harbour paintings were celebrated in the 2009 exhibition Captured on Canvas at the South Australian Maritime Museum.

Artwork details

Artist: John Giles (Australian, 1885–1970)
Title: Terhuna at Outer Harbour
Date: Circa 1939
Medium: Oil on board
Signature: J Giles, lower left
Image size: Approximately 31.5 × 21.5 cm
Frame size: Approximately 41 × 31 × 3 cm
Unpacked weight: Approximately 1.1 kg
Label: Hawthorn Galleries, verso
Framing: Supplied framed as photographed

Condition

In great condition overall. The frame shows age-related wear and visible joins. Please examine all photographs as part of the description.

Australia-wide postage is included in the price. International buyers: please request an insured shipping quote before purchasing. Applicable import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

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Learn more in our John Giles Biography, Paintings & Signature Guide.

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SKU: TMC3110211W TMCEF-010

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