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Edward Seago

British, 1910-1974
Edward Seago was born in Norwich in 1910, the son of a coal merchant. Aged seven he developed a heart complaint so, whilst bedridden for several years he took to painting scenes from his bedroom window to help pass the time. His parents, who were ambitious for him to pursue a career in business, discouraged his obvious burgeoning talent. However, on recovering Seago studied briefly at the Royal Drawing School where he received a prize in recognition of his talent. Whilst there he was taught landscape painting by Bertram Priestman and the only official art training he had. Seago served in the Royal Engineers in World War II. When he was invalided out in 1944 he was invited instead to record the Italian Campaign in paint. In 1953 he was made official artist of the Coronation in public recognition of his remarkable association with the Royal Family. Prince Charles was “totally captivated by the unique way in which he could convey atmosphere on canvas and by the living texture of his paintings”, when he saw Seago’s work at a show at St James’ Palace in 1956. As a young man Seago had joined a circus in reaction to his childhood confinement. Travelling provided material for many early paintings, as well as two illustrated books chronicling circus life. Seago continued to travel throughout his life, later often sailing in his own yacht, but he always returned to the “cool greens and greys” of his East Anglian home in Ludham on the Norfolk broads. His were among the first exhibitions for which people queued, notably at Colnaghi’s in 1945 and then at Marlborough Fine Art, while other prestigious galleries the world over have successfully exhibited Seago’s work ever since. The level of worldwide popularity is all the more remarkable when one often reads of Seago being described as a very English painter. True, he was brought up in East Anglia, studied under Sir John Arnesby Brown and embraced many of the values of the Norwich School painters; but, as James Reid, his biographer, has said, while Seago’s subject matter evolved within a fundamentally traditional genre, his methodology, style and technique contributed to an innovative interpretation of the rural, urban and marine scene. Edward Seago was one of the most popular and talented English landscape painters of the last century. His annual post-war exhibitions were always a great success and quickly sold out, and his work is still widely sought after. His association with the Royal family started after he met the Duke of Edinburgh and he was invited to accompany him sailing, he eventually taught the then Prince of Wales to paint, the Queen and the Queen Mother were both avid collectors of his work and he was great friends with both of them.
Average Sold Price
$21,951
Styles
Post-Impressionist
Materials
Oil Paint
Paint
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Twentieth Century Marine Oil Painting of The Cutty Sark Tall Ship at Greenwich
Twentieth Century Marine Oil Painting of The Cutty Sark Tall Ship at Greenwich

Edward SeagoTwentieth Century Marine Oil Painting of The Cutty Sark Tall Ship at Greenwich, mid 20th century

$33,754

H 11 in W 14 in

Twentieth Century Marine Oil Painting of The Cutty Sark Tall Ship at Greenwich

By Edward Seago

Located in ludlow, GB

Twentieth Century Marine Oil on Panel depicting the iconic Cutty Sark Tall Sailing Ship in dry dock at Greenwich by one of the undisputed masters of the Mid Twentieth Century. Belov...

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Mid-20th Century English School Edward Seago

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Oil

The Lieutenance, Honfleur
The Lieutenance, Honfleur

Edward SeagoThe Lieutenance, Honfleur

$112,604

H 27 in W 37 in D 5 in

The Lieutenance, Honfleur

By Edward Seago

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on Canvas Canvas Size: 20 x 30 inches Framed Size: 27 x 37 inches Signed lower left

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Edward Seago

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Canvas, Oil

On the Sands
On the Sands

Edward SeagoOn the Sands

$79,390

H 23 in W 31 in D 2 in

On the Sands

By Edward Seago

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on Canvas Canvas Size: 16 x 24 inches Framed Size: 23 x 31 inches Signed lower left

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Edward Seago

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Canvas, Oil

Serene Seago Landscape Oil Painting of Reclining Figure Reading by a Riverbank
Serene Seago Landscape Oil Painting of Reclining Figure Reading by a Riverbank

Edward SeagoSerene Seago Landscape Oil Painting of Reclining Figure Reading by a Riverbank, circa 1945

$19,058

H 18.5 in W 22.75 in D 2 in

Serene Seago Landscape Oil Painting of Reclining Figure Reading by a Riverbank

By Edward Seago

Located in London, GB

Edward SEAGO (1910-1974, British) Seated Figure Reading by a River Oil on canvas Stamped signature on reverse Framed 18 ½ x 22 ¾ inches Provenance: Private Estate, Maryland A beaut...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Edward Seago

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Oil

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Edward Seago Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$42,500Landscape PaintingsOil Paint, Panel
2026$1,176Figurative Paintings, More ArtWatercolor1939
$21,951
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