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Modern British, 20th Century St. Ives artist, Sven Berlin, Equus drawing
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sven Berlin (British, 1911 - 1999) Equus Pen and ink 7.7/8 x 12.3/4 in. (19.7 x 32.4 cm.) Sven
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20th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

The New Cable British Modern Mid 20th Century Vorticist European Vorticism Woman
By Sybil Andrews
Located in New York, NY
The New Cable British Modern Mid 20th Century Vorticist European Vorticism Woman Sybil Andrews CPE
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1930s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Linocut

Still Life Painting of Red Pink White Flowers by 20th Century British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
British Artist, John Whitlock Codner RWA (1913-2008) Art measures 14 x 12 inches Frame measures 20 x 18
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1980s English School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Flowers in a Glass Jar - Mid 20th Century Modern British Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Size: 10 x 8 inches (25 x 20 cm) Diana Maxwell Armfield is a British artist known for landscapes
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1950s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Works, Pen and Ink 20th Century Artwork, Female British Artist
Located in London, GB
Pen, ink and wash on paper Image size: 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (21.5 x 24 cm) Mounted Mary A Brooks Mary A Brooks was a notable contributor to a vast array of children's publications...
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20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Eileen Soper - 20th Century British drawing of chicks in the nest
By Eileen Soper
Located in London, GB
EILEEN SOPER (1905-1990) The Coconut Nest Box Dated l.r.: June 14 1956, bears artist’s studio stamp on the reverse Pencil Unframed, in conservation mount only 18 by 15 cm., 7 by ...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Edward Bawden, Modern British art, Kew Gardens
By Edward Bawden
Located in Harkstead, GB
, with a tribute at Fine Art Society in 1992. Source: David Buckman, The Dictionary of Artist in Britain
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Engraving

Dover Promenade - 20th Century British Landscape Watercolour by John Sergeant
By John Sergeant
Located in London, GB
mount only 26.5 by 37 cm., 10 ½ by 14 ½ in. (mount size 43 by 52 cm., 17 by 20 ½ in.) Sergeant was
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1960s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Bernard Myers pastel on paper Blue Hydrangeas , British 20th Century still life
By Bernard Myers
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
, Camberwell and the Royal College of Art, later becoming a respected lecturer at the RCA and a pioneering
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20th Century Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

British drawing of nude sleeping figures entwined by 20th Century artist Ayrton
By Michael Ayrton
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Michael Ayrton (British, 1921 – 1975) Sleeping figures Inscribed, signed and dated ‘Michael Ayrton
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20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Orpheus - Late 20th Century British watercolour by Robert O Rorke
Located in London, GB
Collection. O’Rorke trained at the Byam Shaw School of Art, 1963-6, and the Royal College of Art, 1966-9
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1990s Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Very large 1930 s English Oil Painting Wood Panel Portrait of Country Lady Pink
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady in a Pink Dress English School, circa 1930's period, unsigned oil painting on wooden board unframed board : 36 x 27 inches double sided image Provenance: private ...
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Early 20th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Julian Trevelyan New York Bridges Oil on canvas Modern British Art
By Julian Trevelyan
Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Classic Jaguar Motor Racing Action Scene Original 1960 s Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jaguar Motor Racing Sylvia Smith (British 20th century). signed and dated Jul. 65' oil on canvas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mallards over Wetlands in the English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
Original Pastel of Mallards flying over Wetlands in the English Countryside by 20th Century British
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Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Pastel

Pastel Drawing of Cattle in English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
Original Pastel Drawing of Cattle in English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist, Wendy
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Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Pastel

Shower Study II, 20th Century, David Hockney, Drawing, Modern British
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
David Hockney Shower Study 2, 1963 signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 'Shower Study 2 DH. '63' (lower right) wax crayon and graphite on paper 12 3/8 x 9 7/8 in (31.4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Wax Crayon, Graphite

Henry Cliffe Festival Gallery Bath Abstract Poster Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sargy Mann, Modern British, Camberwell School of Art, Oxfordshire landscape
By Sargy Mann
Located in Harkstead, GB
​Sargy Mann was born in Hythe, Kent in 1937. He studied at the Camberwell School of Art and then returned
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Envermeu France - British art oil painting Normandy village female artist
By Sylvia Gosse
Located in Hagley, England
An original oil on canvas by the noted British female artist Sylvia Gosse which was an exhibited
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Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life Oil Painting of Flowers in Glass Vase by 20th Century British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Still Life Oil Painting of Flowers in a Glass Vase by 20th Century British Artist, John Whitlock
Category

1970s English School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

The Menai Straits Wales by William Alison Martin oil painting Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mr Punch - How to Grow Tobacco - Original ink 20th Century British illustration
By Joshua Charles Armitage
Located in London, GB
.) Joshua Charles Armitage was a popular 20th century illustrator and cartoonist working for many magazine
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

A Tight Finish Framed Mid-20th Century British Horse Racing Original Painting
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
. John Skeaping is regarded as the leading equine sculptor of the twentieth century. He also became a
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

The Ginger Tom, Early 20th Century British Figurative Watercolour, Signed
Located in London, GB
Watercolour, initialled lower right Image size: 15 x 13 inches (38 x 33 cm) Acid free mount and hand made modern frame. Little-known painter and etcher who studied at Goldsmith's c...
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1920s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

British St. Ives artist Sven Berlin Owl in flight drawing, 20th Century
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sven Berlin (British, 1911 - 1999) Owl in flight #2 Pen and ink 7.7/8 x 11 in. (19.7 x 28 cm.) Sven
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20th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

Julian Trevelyan: Islam Modern British Art etching
By Julian Trevelyan
Located in London, GB
by him - and other Modern British Artists. To see the others, scroll down to "More from this Seller
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20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

20th Century Modern British drawing of a Seated Woman by Carolyn Sergeant
By Carolyn Sergeant
Located in London, GB
School of Art (1955-59) and at the Royal Academy Schools (1959-62) where she was a Silver Medallist. At
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

British 20th Century watercolour drawing of figures having fun at the lido
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Attributed to Steven Spurrier RA (British, 1878 – 1961) Fun at the lido Pencil and watercolour on
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

The Chinese Jacket - 20th Century British drawing of a Woman
Located in London, GB
14 ¼ in. (mount size 65.5 by 51.5 cm., 25 ¾ by 20 ¼ in.) Carolyn Cann studied at Wimbledon School
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1960s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Art Deco British symbolist painting Triune by Robert Arthur Wilson
By Robert Arthur Wilson
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
This artwork is a captivating representation of The Trinity, created by the British artist Robert
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20th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera, Panel

Going to Mass, Spain - 20th Century British drawing by Robert Sargent Austin
By Robert Sargent Austin, R.A., P.R.E., P.R.W.S.
Located in London, GB
where he studied at the School of Art before going on to the Royal College of Art where he won the Rome
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Set of 4 watercolours, mid 20th Century British by Harold Dearden, farm helpers
By Harold Dearden
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Harold Dearden (British, 1888 – 1962) Farm helpers sorting a farm crop Set of four watercolours
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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Modern British 20th century still life of a kitchen interior with artichoke etc
Located in Woodbury, CT
Andrew Davis is a contemporary painter living and working in the Uk. Inspired by his home and surrounding area Andrew paints with a fresh energetic style, which gives his paintings a...
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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Lady in pink - British Edwardian art Impressionist portrait oil painting girl
By Thomas Edwin Mostyn
Located in Hagley, England
A lovely portrait oil painting by British listed artist Tom Mostyn ROI. Painted circa 1910 it
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemplation - British 1950 s art female portrait oil painting female artist
By Alice Mary Burton
Located in Hagley, England
of an early 20th century portrait painting. Signed verso on overlap. Provenance. Midlands estate
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Mid-20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Antique British Sporting Art Oil Painting Mother Foal Horse in Stable
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mother and Foal in a Stable Interior by Kingsley S. Chalon (British, early 20th century) unsigned
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Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century British Cubist watercolour drawing by John Sutton
By John Sutton
Located in London, GB
JOHN SUTTON (20th Century) Still Life with Fruit Signed, inscribed and dated: 10/5/42
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1940s Cubist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk, Watercolor

British 20th Century charcoal on paper drawing of a head study of a young girl
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Elsie Mariam Henderson (British, 1880-1967) A head study of a smiling girl Charcoal on paper 9.3/8
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Scottie Wilson, British outsider art, Ducks paradise
By Scottie Wilson
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
shop keeping. He had a deep distrust for art dealers but was persuaded to have a solo exhibition with
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Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Christ Expelling Money Changers - British 30 s surrealist art religious interior
By Augustus Lunn
Located in Hagley, England
Painted by "Modern British" artist Augustus Lunn this oil/tempera on board depicts Christ Expelling
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Henry Cliffe (1919-1983) Vandyck Theatre Poster Abstract Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Figures Admiring and Discussing the Summer Outdoor Art Fair British Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Art Fair Signed By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper on board
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Sidonie on holiday in Cornwall by Hans Feibusch, oil on canvas, British, 20th C
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
presence. Born in Germany in 1898, Feibusch spent much of his career in Britain, producing a diverse oeuvre
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

British Mid 20th Century watercolour on board still life painting of flowers
By Derrick Latimer Sayer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Derrick Latimer Sayer (British, 1917 – 1992) A vase of summer blooms Watercolour on board 24.3/4 x
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20th Century Expressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Board

Portrait of Lady Ruthven - Edwardian Society British American art oil painting
By James Jebusa Shannon
Located in Hagley, England
. Shannon has paintings in the collection of a several British institutions including Sheffield, Derby Art
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20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Form Abstract Mid-Century Gouache Painting Clifford Ellis Modern British Art
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
. Rosemary, meanwhile, was an artist for the Recording Britain project. Following the war they trained art
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Early 20th Century watercolour design of white bryony by British artist Ridley
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edward Ridley (British, 1883-1946) White Bryony Watercolour 6.1/8 x 20.1/2 in. (15.6 x 52.2 cm
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20th Century Pre-Raphaelite Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

A circular design of ivy by early 20th Century British Edward Ridley
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edward Ridley (British, 1883-1946) A circular design featuring ivy in blossom Gouache 9.7/8 in. (25
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Early 20th Century Pre-Raphaelite Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Spanish Wedding - British art 1950 s oil painting bride Spanish landscape
By Pauline Glass
Located in Hagley, England
portrait of a bride on a cobbled street by a very talented British listed artist. Comparisons with Joan
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huntsman on Horseback with Hounds, Fine British Sporting Art Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Michael Wood, British 20th century, signed Title: A huntsman mounted with four
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine British Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Chestnut Horse in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Gracious Gift" Portrait of a Chestnut Horse standing in a Landscape by George Wright (British 1860
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Early 20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Joseph Arthur Powell - A Sussex Farm - Early 20th Century British watercolour
Located in London, GB
JOSEPH ARTHUR POWELL (1876-1961) A Sussex Farm Watercolour Unframed 28 by 38 cm., 11 by 15 in. (mount size 41 by 50 cm., 16 by 19 ¾ in.) Born in London he was the son of the succ...
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1920s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Clifford Ellis Abstract Painting Mid-Century Modern British Art Grey Black
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
. Born in Bognor in Sussex and trained at St Martin’s School of Art and Regent Street Polytechnic, Ellis
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Queens Road, 20th Century British School Signed Pastel, London Tube Station
By Peter Gardner
Located in London, GB
School of Art between 1935 and 1938, before serving in Italy and in the European campaign during WWII. He
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1970s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Sargy Mann, Modern British, Camberwell School of Art, cottage garden landscape
By Sargy Mann
Located in Harkstead, GB
Art and then returned to the school as a lecturer from 1969-1988. He held a number of other academic
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Reverie - Early 20th Century British chalk drawing of a girl by H J Harvey
By Herbert Johnson Harvey
Located in London, GB
HERBERT JOHNSON HARVEY (British 1883-1956) Reverie Signed with monogram and dated l.l.: HJ 09 Red
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk, Paper

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