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Colourful Modern British Paint Brush Expressionist Abstract artwork
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, unframed
size: 18 x 22 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
British Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by the British contemporary artist, Sally Bradshaw.
The work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
British Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by the British contemporary artist, Sally Bradshaw.
The work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge British Contemporary Abstract Painting Crimson Cities Skyline Signed 2008
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Crimson Cities', 2008
oil painting on canvas, unframed
signed verso illegibly
canvas: 39.5 x 39.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Expressionist Contemporary British Oil Painting
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
24 inches
Superb original modern abstract expressionist painting by the contemporary British painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
Stunning British Expressionist Abstract Original Painting
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
No Reserve
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Stunning British Expressionist Abstract Original Painting
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
No Reserve
H 18 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Stunning British Abstract Expressionist Original Painting
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
No Reserve
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
Stunning British Expressionist Abstract Original Painting
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
No Reserve
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Landscape
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Large British Abstract Expressionist Painting Green Colors
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Sally Bradshaw, British contemporary
Title: abstract expressionist composition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Superb Original British Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting
By Isaiah Gerard Calleja
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original British abstract oil painting, from the 1980's period.
The painting is by the
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two Abstract Expressionist Paintings Green White Contemporary British Paintings
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
by Sally Bradshaw (British, b.1962)
2 x oil paintings on canvas
each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Stunning British Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Cotswold River
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract expressionist painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
H 18 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Provence France
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
dated 18
ink/ watercolor on
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
dated 18
ink/ watercolor on
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Robert SomertonAbstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns , c. 2022
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
Original British Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Undiscovered Artist
By Isaiah Gerard Calleja
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract oil painting, from the 1980's period.
The painting is by the hitherto
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Black Grey White Large British Expressionist Abstract Original Painting
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
Blue Mountain Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Blue Mountain Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Painter Angela Wakefield
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Painting Shapes Patterns Blue & White
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
H 16.5 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Painting Shapes Patterns Blue & White
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
H 16.5 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Painting Shapes Patterns Blue & White
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
H 16.5 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Painting Shapes Patterns Blue & White
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
No Reserve
H 16.5 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
Abstract Expressionist British Original Painting Shapes Patterns Blue & White
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
H 16.5 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
Huge Pink Purple and Orange Abstract Expressionist Painting Contemporary British
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original modern abstract expressionist painting by the contemporary British painter, Sally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen
Huge British Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Sand Beige Ochre colors
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
Green Black White Grey Huge British Expressionist Abstract Original Painting
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
Robert SomertonGreen Black White Grey Huge British Expressionist Abstract Original Painting, c. 2023
No Reserve
H 32 in W 40 in
Black Grey Blue British Expressionist Abstract Original Painting on canvas
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
No Reserve
H 16 in W 20 in
Red Abstract, London 1955 - British Abstract Expressionist art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb British Abstract Expressionist oil painting on board is by noted artist Bernard Kay. It
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Psalm - British Fifties Abstract Expressionist exhibited art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb British Abstract Expressionist oil painting is by noted artist Bernard Kay. It was
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Irises - British Fifties Abstract Expressionist floral oil painting yellow grey
Located in London, GB
This superb British Abstract Expressionist oil painting is by noted artist Bernard Kay. It was
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pink Red & Orange Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield, using rich pink
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
No Reserve
H 29 in W 29 in D 3 in
Waterfront - British 1960's art Abstract Expressionist exhibited oil painting
By Helen Hale
Located in London, GB
This stunning abstract expressionist oil on canvas is by artist Helen M Hale. Painted in the 1960's
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Red & Green Abstract Expressionist Painting by British Contemporary Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Blue, Red & Green Abstract Expressionist Painting, entitled 'Tropical City #1', an extremely rare
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Gesso, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Varnish, Paint, Cotton,...
City Drive Abstract Expressionist Painting by Leading British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
City Drive Abstract Expressionist Painting - a rare early work from Leading British Urban Artist
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...
Cosmos - British Fifties Abstract Expressionist art oil painting red white blue
Located in London, GB
This superb British Abstract Expressionist oil painting is by noted artist Bernard Kay. It was
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Routes Across a Landscape - British Australian 60's Expressionist oil painting
By Ian Henderson
Located in London, GB
This stunning oil on board painting is by British/Australian artist Ian Henderson. It was painted
Category
1960s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cubist British Expressionist Abstract Original Oil Painting River Landscape
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
2010s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink & Turquoise Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Pink & Turquoise Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Blue & Red II Abstract Expressionist Painting by Leading British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Blue & Red II Abstract Expressionist Painting - a rare early work from Leading British Urban Artist
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...
‘Sun 2’ Huge British Abstract Oil Painting Expressionist Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
‘Sun 2’ Large British Abstract, Oil Painting
By British artist, 21st Century
Titled 'Sun' and dated
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
‘Sun 1’ British Huge Abstract Oil Painting Expressionist Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
‘Sun 1’ Large British Abstract, Oil Painting
By British artist, 21st Century
Titled 'Sun' and dated
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
New Vision 2 - British Canadian art 60's Abstract Expressionist oil painting
By William John Bertram Newcombe
Located in London, GB
An original large abstract oil on canvas by British Canadian artist William John Bertram Newcombe
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
British Abstract painting
By John Chambers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original painting by the British abstract artist, John Chambers (1934-2015). The work is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
British Abstract Painting
By John Chambers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
John Chambers (British, 1934-2015)
Superb original painting by the British abstract artist, John
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Stunning British Abstract Painting
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by the British contemporary artist, Sally Bradshaw.
The work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fuscia British Abstract Painting
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by the British contemporary artist, Sally Bradshaw.
The work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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An assortment of british expressionist paintings is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of abstract, Expressionist or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 717 abstract, 175 Expressionist, 73 contemporary, 71 modern and 69 Post-Impressionist examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add british expressionist paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Jacques Zucker, Robert Somerton, Suki Maguire, Dairo Vargas and Angela Wakefield produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much are British Expressionist Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — british expressionist paintings in our inventory begin at $62 and can go as high as $885,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,150.
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