England - Still-life Paintings

Still Life with Oranges and Owls is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio this miniature painting shows a still life of a selection of objects arranged by the Artist. Twos stone owls sit atop a stack of books, with two small oranges and a pear. A small jug of flowers slightly obscures the window. We can see out into the garden, where there are texturally painted trunks...

Botanical gouache on paper circa 1920 by French fauvist painter Raoul Dufy. The work flowers in red and blues with green foliage against a yellow and white stripped background. Dimensions: Framed: 25"x20" Unframed: 18"x13" Raoul Dufy was one of a family of nine children, including five sisters and a younger brother, Jean Dufy, also destined to become a painter. Their father was an accountant in the employ of a major company in Le Havre. The Dufy family was musically gifted: his father was an organist, as was his brother Léon, and his youngest brother Gaston was an accomplished flautist who later worked as a music critic in Paris. Raoul Dufy's studies were interrupted at the age of 14, when he had to contribute to the family income. He took a job with an importer of Brazilian coffee, but still found time from 1892 to attend evening courses in drawing and composition at the local college of fine arts under Charles Marie Lhullier, former teacher of Othon Friesz and Georges Braque. He spent his free time in museums, admiring the paintings of Eugène Boudin in Le Havre and The Justice of Trajan in Rouen. A municipal scholarship enabled him to leave for Paris in 1900, where he lodged initially with Othon Friesz. He was accepted by the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Léon Bonnat, whose innate conservatism prompted Dufy to remark later that it was 'good to be at the Beaux-Arts providing one knew one could leave'. And leave he did, four years later, embarking with friends and fellow students on the rounds of the major Paris galleries - Ambroise Vollard, Durand-Ruel, Eugène Blot and Berheim-Jeune. For Dufy and his contemporaries, Impressionism represented a rejection of sterile academism in favour of the open-air canvases of Manet, the light and bright colours of the Impressionists, and, beyond them, the daringly innovative work of Gauguin and Van Gogh, Seurat, Cézanne, Toulouse-Lautrec and others. Dufy was an out-and-out individualist, however, and was not tempted to imitate any of these artists. He produced, between 1935 and 1937, Fée Electricité (Spirit of Electricity), the emblem for the French utilities company Electricité de France (EDF). Dufy visited the USA for the first time in 1937, as a member of the Carnegie Prize jury. In 1940, the outbreak of war (and his increasingly rheumatic condition) persuaded him to settle in Nice. When he eventually returned to Paris 10 years later, his rheumatism had become so debilitating that he immediately left for Boston to follow a course of pioneering anti-cortisone treatment. He continued working, however, spending time first in Harvard and then in New York City before moving to the drier climate of Tucson, Arizona. The cortisone treatment was by and large unsuccessful, although he did recover the use of his fingers. He returned to Paris in 1951 and decided to settle in Forcalquier, where the climate was more clement. Within a short time, however, he was wheelchair-bound. He died in Forcalquier in March 1953 and was buried in Cimiez. Between 1895 and 1898, Raoul Dufy painted watercolours of landscapes near his native Le Havre and around Honfleur and Falaise. By the turn of the century, however, he was already painting certain subjects that were to become hallmarks of his work - flag-decked Parisian cityscapes, Normandy beaches teeming with visitors, regattas and the like, including one of his better-known early works, Landing Stage at Ste-Adresse. By 1905-1906 Friesz, Braque, Matisse, Derain, Vlaminck, Van Dongen and Rouault were described collectively as Fauves (the wild beasts). What they had in common was a desire to innovate, but they felt constrained nonetheless to meet formally to set out the guiding principles of what promised to be a new 'movement'. Dufy quickly established that those principles were acceptable; moreover, he was most impressed by one particular painting by Henri Matisse ( Luxury, Calm and Voluptuousness) which, to Dufy, embodied both novelty and a sense of artistic freedom. Dufy promptly aligned himself with the Fauves. Together with Albert Marquet in particular, he spent his time travelling the Normandy coast and painting views similar...

A charming still life study of a vase of chrysanthemums with a pipe. The artist capture the scene in an expressive style. Signed and dated to the lower right. On board.

'Silk and Blood' Original Artwork. Framed, ready to hang __________________________ “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” – ...

Artist/ School: Christof Gracieuse, signed and dated 1979 Title: 'Modernist Still life with teapot' Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 23 x 38 inches Painting: 16 x 31 inches ...

by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed inverso original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ e...

Artists Tools by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) oil on artist paper, unframed painting : 20 x 16 inches stamped verso provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good and soun...

Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on board, unframed 8.75 x 10.75 inches Signed Initials ...

Frederick Cuming (1930-2022) Yellow kettle and fruit, Signed, Oil on board, 15 x 19½ inches ​ Provenance: Private Collection A most appealing still life by one of the United Kingdom's foremost contemporary artists. The wonderful array of colours in the fruit set off by the yellow kettle. Frederick Cuming trained at Sidcup School of Art and then at the Royal College of Art, before being awarded the Abbey Travel Scholarship to visit Italy. He was elected an Associate Member of the Royal Academy in 1964 and a full member ten years later. He exhibited widely and won many awards. His work features in many public and private collections including Monte Carlo Museum, Royal Academy of Arts, Department of the Environment, Guinness Collection, Lloyds of London...

The French Park Landscape by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back signed oil painting on board, unframed measures: 7.5 high by 9.5 inches wi...

Still Life Of Foxgloves (Digitalis) & Ferns, 19th Century by MARTHA DARLEY MUTRIE (1824-1885) sales to $75,000 Large 19th Century English Still Life study of Foxgloves and frets by...

Stephanie Richards b. 1978 Mountain Sandwort in Yunomi oil on board 36 x 40.5 cm 14 1/8 x 16 in signed with initials "My works are composed of sma...

Stephanie Richards b. 1978 Cornflowers and Sashiko Cloth oil on board 30 x 30.3 cm 11 3/4 x 11 7/8 in signed with initials "My works are composed o...

by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...

'Le Bouquet' Floral Still Life, Flower Oil Painting French School, mid 20th Century Oil painting on canvas, framed Framed size: 29 x 18 inches Beautiful oil painting of a lovingly c...

Artist: Jules ROBLIN (1888-1974) French School, circa 1950's, signed to the lower corner. Title: Still Life of Flowers. Beautiful pastel shades of muted colours. Medium: oil painti...

This drawing is one in a series of botanical line drawings depicting the seasonal flowers of English gardens and the countryside. Size: H:29.7 cm x W:21 cm Additional Information: ...

A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, En...

This beautifully compelling still life, oil on canvas board work was made by renown artist Margaret Thomas, a Modern British painter who trained in the...

Artist/ School: signed initials ' MD', French mid 20th century Title: cubist abstract still life composition Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.75 x 19.5 inches Provenan...

Sun Flowers original watercolour painting on artist paper signed by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below piece of paper is 12.5 x 9.5 inches ...

Pocket Sun Eclipse 5c is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still...

Apple Still Life by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) oil on artist paper, unframed painting : 19.5 x 14.5 inches provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good and sound condi...

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed Title: Still Life of Flowers in a Vase, beautifully thickly painted oil creating a dramatic surface texture. Medium: oil on...

Abstract Expressionist composition by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017) oil on board stuck on board, mounted mount: 25.5 x 19.75 inches board: 11.5 x 9 inches provenance: the artists...

Very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, Eng...

Red Tulips in Interior by Marcel Chesneau (French 1902 - 1975) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 26 x 19 inches canvas: 22 x 15 inches provenance: private collection, France condi...

A beautiful 1950's French impressionist oil on board still life depicting a bust length sculpture of a lady and fruits. Excellent quality atmospheric work, with a street scene painte...

"Still Life" by Louise-Jeanne COTTARD-FOSSEY (1902-1983) signed lower right oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 18.5 x 15 inches Stunning Post-Impressionist oil by the well list...

Artist/ School: J.Darras, French 20th century, signed Title: Still Life Medium: oil painting on board, unframed canvas : 7.5 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France ...

Elaine Kazimierczuk Cacti with Shadows, Musee de la Palmeraie, Morocco (Please note that in situ images are purely an indication of how a piece may look). It’s very difficult to cla...

Vase Of Anemones by Gabrielle Moulding [2020] This original work by Gabrielle Moulding was painted from life from a still life set up in my studio in Cheltenham. I love painting ane...

An exuberant still life of summer flowers, blooming in a round silver vase. The oil has been presented in a simple 20th century frame with a cream linen window. Signed. On canvas on ...

"Still Life" by Fernand Audet (French, Tarascon 1923- Mulhouse 2016) signed and dated 1968 oil painting on canvas, unframed painting: 19.5 x 24 inches A fine "mid century" oil pain...

by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...

*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. Once an order is placed we will arrange the VAT of 20% to be reduced to 5% Nature morte au panier de mimosa by Jean Duf...

Goblets 4 is an original artwork by Joanne Tinker. Goblets is a unique wall sculpture by Joanne Tinker, depicting goblets made of recycled foil wrappers. This work is a one-off but c...

Pair of large Baroque style floral still life oil paintings Continental, 19th Century Canvas: Height 144cm, width 104cm Frame: Height 170cm, width 112cm, depth 4cm This dazzling d...

Flowers In Vase signed by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on artist paper stuck on board, framed. Glass covered frame: 12.5 x 9.75 inches painting: 11 x 8 inche...

The Garden, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist to the lower left hand corner, oil painting, unframed size: 31.5 x 41.5 inches Stu...

A charming still life study depicting daffodils and irises in a ceramic jug. Unsigned. Well presented in a wooden frame. On board.

Artist/ School: British mid 20th century, signed Title: Still life of flowers within an interior Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 21.75 x 2...

Still Life by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front and back inscribed verso oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 21.5 x 18 inches Colors: Red colors, brown , yellow...

inding space #13 [2018] original Oil on canvas Image size: H:60 cm x W:60 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60 cm x W:60 cm x D:2cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look The Finding Space series of work was inspired by images I had seen through shop windows at twilight. With only vague references to objects, I have tried to capture a sense of the light, space and atmosphere inside. Judith North...

Vintage Still Life of Flowers French School, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 14.5 x 16.5 inches canvas: 9 x 11 inches provenance: private collection, France con...

A Playful Disposition 5 by Magdelena Morey [2022] A Playful Disposition 4 is a cheerful, original abstract floral painting by Magdalena Morey. This co...

French Modernist artist, 20th century signed lower corner oil on board, framed framed: 19 x 23 inches board: 18 x 22 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very goo...

Landscape signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) dated 2000 oil painting on board , unframed board: 12 x 16 inches inscribed verso condition: overall very good provena...

This is a diptych of Oyster & Lemon and Artichoke & Lemon. Both paintings are same size. This contemporary still-life depicts a fresh and vibrant oyster with a slice of lemon on b...

Still Life Painting of English Bone China Tea Cup, Saucer & Biscuit by Contemporary British Artist Art measures 11 x 11 inches Frame measures 16 x ...

This superb trompe l'oeil painting is in the circle and quality of the Antwerp Jesuit master Daniel Seghers. Painted circa 1650, the central cartouche,...

Vegetable Still Life by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) oil on artist paper, unframed painting : 21 x 16.5 inches stamped verso provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good...

This charming British 19th century oil painting is by Victorian artist Richard Willes Maddox. Painted circa 1880 it is a glorious mixture of colours, patterns and textures. Arranged ...

'Still Life with Pineapple', oil on panel, by Lucien Martial (circa 1960s). Like human life, fruit is perishable and ephemeral, and thus many believe th...

Artist/ School: Pierre Georgeot, signed and dated 43' signed on back Title: still life of objects Medium: oil on board Size: 8.5 x 11 inches Provenance: private collection, Franc...

by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 15.75 high by 10.25 inches wide condition: overall...

The Ballet by Maria Tort Xirau (Catalan, 1924-2018) signed lower corner dated 1993 oil painting on board, framed board: 30 x 23 inches framed: 33 x 24 inches Very good condition. Provenance: private collection Maria Tort Xirau ( Figueres , 26 May 1924 – 6 June 2018) was a painter and photographic and cinematographic editor from Emporda. She developed a long professional career in leading photographic studios, in films for The Walt Disney Company and also in advertising claims for companies such as Educa Borràs . The second half of her life was dedicated to painting, exercising a luminous, varied and nostalgic chromatic style in the techniques of oil and watercolor and with exhibitions of her work in Barcelona and Figueres. The Biographical Dictionary of Art Empordà defined Tort Xirau's work as "a painting that is characterized by the strength of the strokes, the vividness and brightness of the chromatic range and exudes mastery of the photographic technique. A mixture of nostalgia and tenderness is evident.". Tort Xirau's paintings were exhibited in the two towns where she spent her life: in 1992 she exhibited his work at the Caixa de Figueres Exhibition Hall. Two years later, she did it at Sala Conex in Barcelona and in 2007 and 2013 the Consortium of Sant Ferran Castle and the Figueres Town Council organized tribute exhibitions. In 2013, she ceded to the council of the city of Figueres her work Mercat de la plaça de l'Ajuntament , watercolored on paper around 1991, which is exhibited in the rest room of the building. On June 6, 2018, she died in Figueres at the age of 94, receiving the apostolic blessing . Two years after her death, part of her paintings were included in the exhibition Paint, create, live. Women artists in the Alt...

Well presented in a contemporary silver gilt effect frame. Signed to the reverse. On canvas on stretchers.