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Elvic Steele
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - The Phoenix Among Trees

circa 1960's

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Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - The Phoenix Among Trees Medium: Oil on board, unframed Size: 4.75 height x 6 width Condition: Good Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate Description: This striking piece, "The Phoenix Among Trees", blends abstract surrealism with vivid storytelling. A brilliant blue bird-like figure, its wings stretched wide, dominates the composition. The bird’s exaggerated features—fiery orange crest, intense gaze, and angular form—evoke a mythical phoenix rising from golden embers beneath its perch. The surrounding twisted trees, rendered in earthy browns with rounded foliage, appear both protective and surreal, framing the phoenix in a dreamlike enclosure. The stark contrast between the organic tree forms and the vibrant creature emphasizes a sense of rebirth and resilience. The textured background of soft yellows and greys creates a subtle atmosphere, allowing the vibrant blue and orange hues of the phoenix to leap forward. The golden branching structure at the top adds a mythical quality, further enhancing the narrative of transformation and renewal. This painting would suit collectors seeking bold, expressive works that merge abstraction with fantastical symbolism, making it ideal for contemporary spaces or eclectic art collections. We have been offering similar works from this collection for years, appreciating the artist’s talent for capturing emotion through abstraction. We have several similar size works offered for sale here. In this wonderful size format, they offer tremendous interior design capabilities, perhaps being grouped in sets of 2, 4, 8, or even 12!
  • Creator:
    Elvic Steele (1920 - 1997, British)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1960's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509315567102

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