Ivon Donnelly my maternal grandfather lived in China in the early 1900s until the mid 40s. He was a shipping agent on the Yangtze and became an expert on Chinese Junks writing and illustrating a book on them.He was an accomplished artist and also built models of junks. I intend to post copies of the few examples of his work that I have and those that I have come across via the internet.I also will post photographs taken from my grandmothers album of scenes in China in the 1900s.
posted by Tony B at 1:27 PM
Born in India when my father was a British officer in the Indian Army ,initially raised in the Far East, Boarding School in England , Degree at Southampton University , worked in aerospace industry for nearly 10 years.Then investment banking (energy sector) .Came to Houston for a month , been here for 30 years.
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My Grandfather Captain Stephen Polkinhorn worked for the Taku Tug & Lighter Co Ltd, lived in a house called Websters Folly, Taku.
I have 3 of Ivon A Donnelly's books. One 'The China Coast" is autographed by him.
Chinese Junks and other native craft, and a small red book Taku Tug & Lighter co Ltd, Tientsin.
Small world ! I think I have the Taku Tug and Lighter book also - I am not at home right now so can't check.
I have an original oil by Ivon A Donnelly which shows HMS Iron Duke and HMS Marlborough leading the First Battle Squadron to sea. In need of a bit of restoration - water damage by the look of it!
Hi Jellicoe - would be great if you could scan it or send me a digital photo so I can put it up on the blog.My e mail is abanham@simmonsco-intl.com
Hi
I have a watercolour by Ivon A Donnelly dated 28.6.20. The location given is "CHUNGCHAU" but it's not Chung Chau Island off Hong Kong. Let me know if you want a photograph of the picture for your blog. I would be grateful for your help in identifying the location.
Nice to hear from you.Would love a scan to post.You can e mail to abanham@simmonsco-intl.com
Tony
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