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Clifford Fishwick
British painting of a bandstand, painted 1954 by Clifford Fishwick

1954

$3,819.33
£2,800
€3,252.29
CA$5,262.08
A$5,739.04
CHF 3,040.16
MX$68,802.95
NOK 38,718.08
SEK 35,404.81
DKK 24,297.82

About the Item

Clifford Fishwick (British, 1923 – 1997) Bandstand Signed and dated ‘C Fishwick 54-5’ (lower right) Oil on board 18.3/4 x 42.1/2 in. (47.7 x 107.6 cm.) This striking mid-century composition by Clifford Fishwick captures the rhythmic structure and atmosphere of a bandstand with bold geometry and rich tonal contrasts. Painted in 1954–55, the work demonstrates Fishwick’s assured handling of form and colour, characteristic of his modernist approach. Clifford Fishwick was a highly regarded figure in post-war British painting. Born in Lancashire in 1923, he studied at Liverpool School of Art before embarking on a distinguished career as both artist and educator. From 1947 until his retirement in 1984, Fishwick was Principal of Exeter College of Art, where he played a central role in fostering a generation of British artists. Closely associated with the St Ives School and an exhibitor with the Penwith Society of Arts, Fishwick’s paintings reflect a dialogue between figuration and abstraction, often inspired by landscape, architecture, and the play of light and structure. His works are held in numerous public and private collections, including the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, and his reputation continues to grow among collectors of British modernism.
  • Creator:
    Clifford Fishwick (1923 - 1997, English)
  • Creation Year:
    1954
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    oil on board, possible surface dirt. Minor abrasions. There is sand that provides texture in the paintwork. The paint surface is in good order. In a painted wood frame with some knocks and abrasions.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU540317017862

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