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Martin Bradley Paintings

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
Blue Cloud, Pink Sky -  Gouache on Paper by Martin Bradley - 1983
Blue Cloud, Pink Sky -  Gouache on Paper by Martin Bradley - 1983

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 Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Red Image - Oil Paint by Martin Bradley - 1974
Red Image - Oil Paint by Martin Bradley - 1974

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 Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

June Evening - Oil Paint by Martin Bradley - 1972
June Evening - Oil Paint by Martin Bradley - 1972

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 Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 - Oil Painting on Wood with Chinese characters
Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 - Oil Painting on Wood with Chinese characters

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 Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Il Pleut Le Dimanche (It Rains on Sunday) Oil on Canvas Painting, 1960
Il Pleut Le Dimanche (It Rains on Sunday) Oil on Canvas Painting, 1960

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 Paintings

Materials

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'Rambuteau'. Oil on canvas. Signed.
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Martin Bradley paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Martin Bradley paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Martin Bradley in gouache, paint, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Martin Bradley paintings, so small editions measuring 22 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Brian Neish, Lee Herring, and Emma Bell. Martin Bradley paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,674 and tops out at $2,674, while the average work can sell for $2,674.