Artworks

Our current art collecting policy focuses almost exclusively on works either by Guernsey artists or depictions of the Bailiwick (or its people) by visiting artists. However, the museum also inherited older collections of more general origin which provide reference contrast to the local material. Overall, the collection includes more than 2000 catalogued items. We are initially offering prints of a fairly limited selection of works by well known local artists like Paul Jacob Naftel, Peter Le Lievre and William John Caparne. To some extent this reflects the easy option as far as copyright is concerned (artists' copyright has lapsed) but we intend to extend the range and quantity of works on offer if this initial project is successful.

Photographs

Like most museums, Guernsey Museums & Galleries have substantial photographic holdings, in a variety of formats. Of particular interest, and showcased here, are historic images derived from glass negatives which the museum acquired in 1983. The photographer was F W Guerin and the plates were taken around the turn of the 19th century. Buyers should be aware that the high resolution scanning of these historic glass plates does expose every flaw in the condition of the silver halide image layer. Limited retouching has been done to remove obvious flaws in the sky areas but please contact us if you wish to commission full retouching by our processing laboratory.

Maps and prints

Historic maps and prints held in the collections of Guernsey Museums & Galleries. Please note that not all the original items are in perfect condition and, while some limited retouching of the digital files may have been undertaken, some of the prints show all of the visual imperfections (foxing, etc.) of the originals.