Anthony D Padgett

Cold Cast Bronze Bust Sculpture of Vincent Van Gogh by British Sculptor Artist

2017

Vintage Impasto Impressionist Winter Landscape Painting of a Misty Morning at a Reservoir in the Peak District National Park in Northern England, by 20th Century British Artist. Art measures 33 x 21 inches Frame measures 39 x 27 inches (framed in a hand-painted vintage wooden moulding in magnolia) This is a rare early atmospheric work in impasto oils from 1971, using muted pastel colours, in very good original condition. There is an evocative sense of the light beating down onto the water in this Winter Landscape painting. Reframed in a vintage wooden moulding painted in magnolia, signed and dated on the front of the canvas, with full authentication. Born in Birmingham in 1948, Rex Preston...

Man on the Hill Original Painting entitled "Contemplation" by leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Blue, white & black expressive impasto on canvas. Art measures 24 x 24 inches Frame measures 29 x 29 inches This piece presents a hauntingly atmospheric and introspective moment, using abstraction to evoke emotion and imagination. Here’s an art curator’s perspective: 1. Mood and Emotion • The painting captures a profound sense of solitude and reflection. The lone figure standing against a turbulent, layered sky evokes feelings of contemplation, longing, or even melancholy. The use of blues and dark tones reinforces this introspective atmosphere. 2. Abstract Expressionism • The loose, textured brushstrokes create a sense of movement and depth in the sky, while the contrast between the figure and the landscape lends a poetic ambiguity. The lack of facial details in the figure allows viewers to project their own emotions or narratives onto the scene. 3. Color Palette and Contrast • The predominance of deep blues with hints of white and muted purples creates a mood that feels both serene and stormy. The sharp black silhouette of the figure against the lighter background highlights isolation while grounding the composition. 4. Narrative and Ambiguity • This painting invites interpretation. The figure could represent a memory, a spirit, or simply a person lost in thought. The lack of specific details keeps the work universal, allowing viewers to connect personally to its themes. 5. Framing and Presentation • The white frame softens the piece and provides a modern, clean boundary that contrasts well with the dark and moody composition. It enhances the painting’s versatility, making it suitable for both intimate spaces and larger collections. Artistic Significance: This work speaks to themes of human connection (or disconnection) with nature, identity, and the passage of time. It would resonate with those who appreciate contemplative art that blends abstraction with emotional depth, making it a unique addition to a thoughtful collection. Angela Wakefield has twice been on the front cover of ‘Art of England’ and featured in ARTnews, attracting international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York & London. The style of painting has been described as ‘contemporary realism’, and is often favourably compared with Edward Hopper by collectors and art critics. Angela’s work is held in private collections in Europe and the USA, including the British Royal Family. Her admirers include leading figures in international business...

Manchester England Urban Art in a Bronze Frame by leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Entitled the "Free Trade Hall", now the Radisson Hotel. Art measures 12 x 1...

Atmospheric Earthy Sunset Seascape Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist, Constance Lee Art measures 19 x 15 inches Frame measures 21 x...

Nison Tregor Born in Lithuania of Polish parents, Nison Tregor studied sculpture at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. After immigrating to the United State...

High quality bronze sculpture signed Hedy Miller 92'. 1/9. Heavy bronze bust mounted on a marble base, the base measures 10 1/4'' wide by 9 1/8'' deep by 2'' tall. Unknown subject o...

You can rightly call Romee Kanis an old acquaintance of the gallery, her work was regularly seen at the gallery until a few years ago. We restore this trad...

Brons bust of a man that sits on a square metal base. The work is stamped and dated by the artist. The sculpture needs cleaning.