Thomas Hodge (1827-1907) was known as the "Painter of St Andrews." He was the rare early golf painter that actually knew the subjects that he painted.
Thomas Hodge is likely best-known for his small watercolor portraits of notable early St Andrews figures. Offered here is a historic collection of 6 different early St Andrews golfers. This includes 5 members of the Royal & Ancient, including John Whyte-Melville, as well as two-time Amateur Champion John Laidlay.
Each of these watercolor portraits was painted by Thomas Hodge in approximately the 1870s to 1880s. Single Hodge watercolors are desirable, but a collection of 6 (all golfers, and including Whyte-Melville and Laidlay) is remarkable and presents a phenomenal display.
Here are the individuals whose portraits by Thomas Hodge are offered in this collection:
c1887 Portrait of J.E. Laidlay, 2x Amateur Champ (2 1/2" x 4" watercolor)
c1880 John Whyte-Melville, R&A Member, Important early golf figure (5" x 6")
c1880 Colonel Shortbread, R&A Member (3 1/2" x 3 1/2")
1873 Ord Campbell, R&A Member (2 1/2" x 4")
c1880 Mr. Purdie, R&A Member (2 1/2" x 4")
c1880 Bob Cathart, R&A Member (4" x 4")
Watercolor, some B&W, others Color
11 x 15" (framed)
Individual watercolor sizes noted above.
Shipping & Conditions of Sale: Exact shipping charges will be invoiced separately. The only payment methods accepted for this Art Sale are wires, ACH, or checks. Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery, though many will arrive sooner.
Frames: We are selling a piece of artwork, NOT the frame. Expect frames to have condition issues, as many are decades old.
