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Martin Bradley Art

British, b. 1931

Martin Bradley was born in 1931. The English painter is best known for abstract and symbolic artworks, influenced by the Japanese and Chinese calligraphy, as well as Buddhism, to which he converted. His name is always associated with travel; while he was traveling in Central and South America, he painted portraits of his shipmates. After his return to England, he studied Oriental languages, literature, and art history and developed a fascination with calligraphy art. During the 1950s, he moved to France, where he came in contact with Rudolphe Augustinci, who was the director of the famous art gallery. In 1978, Marcello Avenali, director of the Academy of Rome introduced him to Tatsuko. In 1979, entering in the ranks of the faithful of Nichiren Shōshū Buddhism, he lived in Mercatale in Val di Pesa, in the Chianti region (Tuscany, Italy) and signed a contract with Samy Kinge. Today, Bradley's artworks are held in the Tate Gallery collections in London, UK, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, USA. His artworks have been collected by Sir Barbara Hepworth, Sir Roland Penrose and Sir Herbert Read.

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Artist: Martin Bradley
The Market - Oil Paint by Sirio Pellegrini - 1966
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Martin Bradley in 1974.  Hand signed and dated in top right corner; hand signed and titled on rear. Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Martin Bradley Art

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Canvas, Oil

Red Image - Oil Paint by Martin Bradley - 1974
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Martin Bradley in 1974.  Hand signed and dated in top right corner; hand signed and titled on rear. Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Martin Bradley Art

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Canvas, Oil

June Evening - Oil Paint by Martin Bradley - 1972
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Martin Bradley in 1972. Hand signed and titled on canvas. Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Martin Bradley Art

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Oil, Canvas

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley. Lithograph on paper, hand-signed on the lower right corner "Martin Bradley", numbered on the left m...
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1970s Abstract Martin Bradley Art

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Lithograph

Chila Spirit - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1977
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Chila Spirit is an artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley in 1977. Watercolour on cardboard, hand-signed, dated on the lower right corner "Martin Bradley '77 " and ti...
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1970s Abstract Martin Bradley Art

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Watercolor

The Mouse - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
The Mouse is an artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley. Lithograph on paper, hand-signed on the lower right corner "Martin Bradley", numbered on the left margin ex. 2...
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1970s Abstract Martin Bradley Art

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Lithograph

Archaic Spirit - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1970s
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Archaic Spirit is an artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley in 1970 ca.. Watercolour on cardboard, hand-signed on the lower left corner "Martin Bradley " and titled o...
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1970s Abstract Martin Bradley Art

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Watercolor

Bird - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1971
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Bird is an artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley in 1971. Watercolor on Japanese paper, titled "Bird" on the left corner, hand-signed and dated on the lower right c...
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1970s Abstract Martin Bradley Art

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Watercolor

The Proclaimers - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1977
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
The proclaimers is an artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley in 1977. Watercolour on cardboard, hand-signed, dated on the lower right corner "Martin Bradley 1977 " an...
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1970s Abstract Martin Bradley Art

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Watercolor

Untitled - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1971
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is an artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley in 1971. Lithograph on paper, hand-signed and dated on the lower righ...
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1970s Abstract Martin Bradley Art

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Lithograph

South Sign - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1971
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
South Sign is anartwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley in 1971. Litograph on paper, hand-signed on the lower right corner "Martin Bradley ". Good conditions. Marti...
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1970s Abstract Martin Bradley Art

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Lithograph

Madness Wheels - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Madness Wheels is an artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley. Lithograph on paper, hand-signed, titled on the lower right corner "Madness Wheels", "Martin Bradley", n...
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1970s Contemporary Martin Bradley Art

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Lithograph

Untitled - Etching by Martin Bradley - 1983
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is an original is an original modern artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley (b. 1931) in 1983. An amazing mixed co...
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1980s Abstract Martin Bradley Art

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Etching

Blue Cloud, Pink Sky - Gouache on Paper by Martin Bradley - 1983
By Martin Bradley
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Cloud, Pink Sky is an original artwork realized by the English artist Martin Bradley in 1983. Original gouache on paper. Titled on the lower left corner Blue Cloud, Pink Sky...
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1980s Contemporary Martin Bradley Art

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Gouache

Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 - Oil Painting on Wood with Chinese characters
By Martin Bradley
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Martin Bradley 1931-2023 Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 circa oil on wood diameter, 182.9 cm (72 in) signed Martin Bradley is a 20th-century painter. Born in London in 1931, fro...
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20th Century Martin Bradley Art

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Wood, Oil

Untitled, Gouache & Watercolour on Paper Painting by Martin Bradley, 1962
By Martin Bradley
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Untitled, Gouache & Watercolour on Paper Painting by Martin Bradley, 1962 Additional information: Medium: Gouache and watercolour on paper 65.3 x 88.9 cm 25 3/4 x 35 in Martin Brad...
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20th Century Martin Bradley Art

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Watercolor

Il Pleut Le Dimanche (It Rains on Sunday) Oil on Canvas Painting, 1960
By Martin Bradley
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Il Pleut Le Dimanche (It Rains on Sunday) Oil on Canvas Painting, 1960 Additional information: Medium: Oil on canvas 55.9 x 45.7 cm 22 x 18 in Signed and dated; further signed and t...
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20th Century Martin Bradley Art

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Canvas

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'Rambuteau'. Oil on canvas. Signed.
By Martin Bradley
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Rambuteau. Oil on canvas. Bouddhist prayer in japanese. Signed. Martin Bradley (British, b. 1931) is known for creating abstract and symbolic works that draw on Eastern calligraphy and Buddhism. Born in London, Bradley traveled widely before returning to exhibit with Gimpel Fils, the Redfern Gallery, and Victor Musgrave. Also during this time, he became associated with London’s bohemian scene, earning the nickname "Rimbaud of Soho." During the late 1950s, Bradley spent time in Paris, where he exhibited with Galerie Rive Gauche...
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