Off The East Coast

Who was Garman Morris?

About 25 years ago, I bought a pair of lovely watercolours by an artist called Garman Morris. Over the years, I have occasionally come across other works by the same artist, but I was never able to find out much information about him. I have also seen requests for information from other art lovers and so, set up this website to try to help to research the life, times and art of Garman Morris.Garman (sometimes mis-spelt Garmon) Morris is mentioned in The Dictionary of Neglected Artists 1880 - 1950, so presumably lived sometime between those dates. He flourished 1900-30. This prolific artist appears to have painted also under the name of G.M. Avondale (not sure if this is true). The subjects were mostly fishing boats off the coast or shore scenes. He travelled extensively around the coast of UK and painted in France and Holland. He seems to have lived around Essex or East Anglia (or possibly both).Garmon Morris exhibited two watercolours at Elands Art Gallery in Exeter in 1906 and 1907, entitled 'The Coast near Ilfracombe', and 'St. Michael's Mount'. Some of his work was made into prints, and C.W. Faulkner & Co. Ltd., published some coastal scenes as postcards. The prints are of very good quality, and seem often to be mistaken for actual watercolours. The larger works are usually signed in full and titled, whereas the smaller sketches are often initialled. Please feel free to contribute as much knowledge as you can. It would be nice if we could have pictures of as many of his works as possible (and interesting to have the prices sold at auction).As my first step, I have googled him and added the relevant detail from the various websites I have come across so the majority of this site is a list of his pictures, with details of where they were sold at auction.

If anyone would like to buy or sell a GM please let me know and I will feature it here. Just look for a 'For Sale' or 'Wanted' tag on the right.

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by Garman_Morris @ Tuesday, May. 26, 2009 – 15:49:57

Auction House: Addisons
Auction: Spring Fine Art & Antiques Catalogue Sale
Sale Date: Saturday 6 June 2009 (From 08:30)

GARMAN MORRIS (19th/20th CENTURY), OFF THE EAST COAST, signed lower right, watercolour, framed. 27cm by 69cm

Estimate: £200.00- £300.00
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- Jan (Visitor)
- Tuesday, May. 26, 2009 @ 17:58:26
That's a beautiful print. I have three framed Garman Morris prints I'm selling here in California on Craiglist.com. Sunset, Moonrise, and an untitled one. I love them but have to give them up (along with many other prized possessions) as I prepare to move into smaller quarters.
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by Garman_Morris on Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 – 00:59:21

Off The East Coast by Garman_Morris on Tuesday, May. 26, 2009
Fishing Boats off Bamborough Castle by Garman_Morris on Friday, May. 15, 2009
Torbay, Devon by GM Avondale by Garman_Morris on Friday, May. 15, 2009
St Michaels Mount by Garman_Morris on Friday, May. 15, 2009
Near Thames Haven by Garman_Morris on Friday, May. 15, 2009
Off the Kentish Coast by Garman_Morris on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008
Coastal Scene by Garman_Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Babbacombe Bay by Garman_Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Off Yarmouth, Norfolk by Garman_Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
South Wold Suffolk by Garman_Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008

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