Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

British, 1923-2001

With a fondness for life drawing, Peter Collins ARCA was perhaps a natural choice for the bikini-clad inhabitants of the pages of a holiday brochure. Collins's first job was at an advertising agency, in the commercial studio, while he attended evening art classes. World War II interrupted his career and he joined the Royal Artillery (of the British Army), teaching painting and drawing in the Education Corps, while simultaneously teaching at St Martin's School of Art, part time. Following the war, Collins studied at the Royal College of Art, winning a scholarship. Leaving in 1950, he then worked as a commercial artist producing some well-known posters for clients including British Railways and British European Airways. He was the Art Director at Odhams Press and spent time designing for both ICI and Shell. With his wife Georgette, he created the 'Bacombe Galleries' in Sussex, converting a group of buildings. In 1975, they again converted buildings, this time Stanley Studios in Chelsea, which were scheduled for redevelopment; many artists had worked there, probably the most famous being Elizabeth Frink. Combining an artist's studio and a single residence at Stanley Studios, the Collins’ were immersed in Chelsea's art scene and proceeded to fill the place with art, antiques, sculptures and curios.

Artist: Peter Collins ARCA

Peter Collins ARCALife Study of Sylviane, Modern Figurative Drawing, 20th Century, 1980

$1,109Sale Price|20% Off

Life Study of Sylviane, Modern Figurative Drawing, 20th Century

By Peter Collins ARCA

Located in GB

Born in London in 1923, Collins began his artistic journey working in a commercial studio while attending evening classes at art school. His education was interrupted by World War II...

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20th Century Modern Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper, Color Pencil

Pierre NeveuMother and Child in Garden by Pierre Neveu French Figurative Signed Oil Painting, 1955

$1,733

H 29 in W 24 in

Mother and Child in Garden by Pierre Neveu French Figurative Signed Oil Painting

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mother and Child in Garden by Pierre Neveu French Figurative Oil Painting by Pierre Neveu (1920–1998), French signed and dated 1955 lower right oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 29 x ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

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Pastel, Color Pencil

Celso José Castro DazaYellow Nude. Portrait. Painting Pastel, pencil, ink on archival paper mounted, 1996

$2,500

H 54.8 in W 40 in D 0.1 in

Yellow Nude. Portrait. Painting Pastel, pencil, ink on archival paper mounted

By Celso José Castro Daza

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Drawing on paper is his basic work tool, some are sketches of his surviving works, others are sketches of moments he documents. Undefined by medium, Celso Castro’s works each carry...

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2010s Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Carbon Pencil, Paper, Pastel, Ink

Seth Clark"The Meeting 30" Stylized House Painting with Chalk Detail by Seth Clark, 2025

$600

H 13 in W 10 in

"The Meeting 30" Stylized House Painting with Chalk Detail by Seth Clark

By Seth Clark

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece, titled "The Meeting 30" is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". made of ink transfer, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite, Ink

Marc ChagallPeintre à la veste rouge et le nu vert by Marc Chagall, Circa 1960

$598,500

H 33 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

Peintre à la veste rouge et le nu vert by Marc Chagall

By Marc Chagall

Located in New Orleans, LA

Marc Chagall 1887-1985 Russian Peintre à la veste rouge et le nu vert (Painter with the Red Jacket and the Green Nude) Stamped with signature "Chagall" (lower left) Pastel, India ...

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20th Century Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, India Ink, Graphite

Irina HaleFigure walking To Village Church British Modernist Pastel and Pencil Sketch, Mid 20th Century

$194

H 3.75 in W 4.5 in

Figure walking To Village Church British Modernist Pastel and Pencil Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel and pencil sketch on brown artist tracing paper , unframed painting: 3.75 x 4.5 inches provenance: private collection, Cotsw...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Pencil

Inez Storer'Playing with Socks', San Francisco Women's College, San Francisco Art Institute, 1978

$2,200

H 11 in W 14 in

'Playing with Socks', San Francisco Women's College, San Francisco Art Institute

By Inez Storer

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, 'Storer' for Inez May Storer (American, born 1933) and dated 1978. Inez Storer first studied at the San Francisco College for Women, the San Francisco Art Instit...

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1970s Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gouache, Color Pencil

Seth Clark"Wanderer 16" Architectural Composition in Collage, Acrylic and Graphite, 2025

$14,000

H 72 in W 42 in

"Wanderer 16" Architectural Composition in Collage, Acrylic and Graphite

By Seth Clark

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece, titled "Wanderer 16" is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". made of collage, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and graphi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite

Seth Clark"Wanderer 9" House Composition in Motion in Paint, Paper, and Charcoal, 2025

$6,500

H 48 in W 36 in

"Wanderer 9" House Composition in Motion in Paint, Paper, and Charcoal

By Seth Clark

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece, titled "Wanderer 9" is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through" and made of collage, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and gra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite

Seth Clark"The Meeting 29" Ink Transfer and Pastel Architectural Figure by Seth Clark, 2025

$600

H 13 in W 10 in

"The Meeting 29" Ink Transfer and Pastel Architectural Figure by Seth Clark

By Seth Clark

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece, titled "The Meeting 29" is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". made of ink transfer, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite

Seth Clark"Wanderer Study 2" Acrylic, Pastel and Collaged Painting of Moving House, 2025

$1,800

H 21 in W 17 in

"Wanderer Study 2" Acrylic, Pastel and Collaged Painting of Moving House

By Seth Clark

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece, titled "Wanderer Study 2"is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". made of collage, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and gr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite

Seth Clark"Mass Study II", Layered paper collage and drawing, dimensional, architectural, 2018

$3,500

H 40 in W 30 in

"Mass Study II", Layered paper collage and drawing, dimensional, architectural

By Seth Clark

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This layered paper and drawing collage titled "Mass Study II" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of paper, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood panel. Using found ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Graphite

Kory TwaddleChoosing a Lane (Abstract, Biogram, Vibrant, Heart, Valve, 40% OFF LIMITED TIME), 2020

$955Sale Price|40% Off

H 30 in W 22 in

Choosing a Lane (Abstract, Biogram, Vibrant, Heart, Valve, 40% OFF LIMITED TIME)

By Kory Twaddle

Located in Kansas City, MO

Kory Twaddle Choosing a Lane California Driving Series # 7 Pastel, Pencil, Mixed Media on Paper Year: 2020 Size: 30 x 22 inches (76.2 x 55.88 cm) Signed, titled and dated in (colored...

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2010s Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Color Pencil

Previously Available Items

Peter Collins ARCAModern British Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in Pink Smoking Cigarette

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H 24 in W 18 in

Modern British Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in Pink Smoking Cigarette

By Peter Collins ARCA

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait Of A Woman Smoking Peter Collins ARCA (1923 - 2001) oil painting on board, unframed board: 24 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and so...

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Late 20th Century Modern Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Peter Collins ARCAPeter Collins ARCA - 20th Century Oil, Island View, Unknown

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H 15.28 in W 18.78 in

Peter Collins ARCA - 20th Century Oil, Island View

By Peter Collins ARCA

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine impressionistic oil painting by the artist Peter Collins, depicting an island view. Unsigned. There is an artist's studio stamp on the reverse. Well-presented in an ornate, gi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Peter Collins ARCAPeter Collins ARCA - 20th Century Oil, Island View, Unknown

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H 15.28 in W 18.78 in

Peter Collins ARCA - 20th Century Oil, Island View

By Peter Collins ARCA

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine impressionistic oil painting by the artist Peter Collins, depicting an island view. Unsigned. There is an artist's studio stamp on the reverse. Well-presented in an ornate, gi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peter Collins ARCA Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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