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Elizabeth Taggart - 20th Century British Painting - An Outside Performance
By Elizabeth Taggart
Located in London, GB
Ireland. She trained under John Luke and Romeo Toogood in Belfast’s College of Art. Painting highly
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse Carriage in Old English Village Lane 20th Century British Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) signed original gouache painting on board, unframed size: 10.75
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Jesus and the disciples in the wilderness, British, oil, board by Gilbey Bowles
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
of sacred art and admirers of 20th-century British painting. This painting exemplifies Bowles’s
Category

20th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Early 20th Century English Oil Painting of a Chapel by Frank Moss Bennett
By Frank Moss Bennett
Located in London, GB
early 20th century British painting is a compelling addition to any collection focused on historical
Category

Early 20th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Twentieth Century Watercolour Portrait and Equine Study
By Edward Seago
Located in ludlow, GB
and by the Travelling community. Edward Seago is a giant of 20th Century British paintings. He was
Category

Early 20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Royal Albert Hall - Mid 20th Century Modern British London Landscape Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very quirky mid 20th century Modern British oil on canvas depicting the Royal Albert Hall in
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century British Portrait of a Man with Mustache in a Hat oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Man in the Hat British School, mid 20th century period oil on thin curved board, unframed board
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern British oil on canvas of Sunflowers on Pink by Bernard Myers
By Bernard Myers
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
’ artistic legacy and his significant contribution to 20th-century British painting. Myers’ work is held in
Category

20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nude Lady Reclining Model Sketchy 20th century Beige Earthy Tones oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nude Model British School, circa 1970's oil on board, unframed board: 20 x 28 inches provenance
Category

20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Garden View - Mid 20th Century Modern British Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
. Presented in a painted frame. Artist: British School, mid 20th century Title: View from a Garden Medium
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Founded on Sand, Gouache and Ink Artwork, British School Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
Gouache and ink on board, inscribed on reverse Image size: 12 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (31.75 x 37 cm)
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

Dorothea Sharp Lilies, dahlias and other summer blooms British, female, signed
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
quickly established herself as a leading figure in early 20th-century British painting. She was elected a
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Ink and Watercolour Sketches, Wigan School, 20th Century British
Located in London, GB
Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (26.75 x 26.75 cm) Framed Created in 1958 by the artist as evidence for study in their 'Examination in Art' at Wigan...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Imperial Beauty, British School 20th Century Pastel Portrait
Located in London, GB
Pastel on paper on canvas, initialled lower left "ND" Image size: 13 ¾ x 22 ½ inches (35 x 57 cm) Gilt frame This fine Art Nouveau picture executed around 1900, depicts an auburn ha...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson Signed British Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lord Nelson British school, late 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 16.5 x 13.5
Category

20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ginger White Cats Original British Signed Oil Painting Feline Friends
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ginger & White Cats English School, 20th century signed with artists monogram oil on board, framed
Category

Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Emma Hamilton Lord Nelson s Mistress British Oil Painting framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady Emma Hamilton British School, late 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 16.5 x
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Mid 20th Century Signed Oil Painting Still Life Flowers in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British mid 20th century, signed Title: Still life of flowers within an interior
Category

20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Figures on Parisian Street with Moulin Rouge Paris Sign in Impressionist Style
Located in Preston, GB
, cohesive moment. A characterful mid to late 20th century British painting that will appeal to collectors
Category

1980s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

The Art Model, 20th Century Oil Painting, Nude
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 24 x 20 inches (61 x 51 cm) Original silver frame With her back turned
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large 1970 s British Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Lady Black Dress Pearl Neck
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady, Black Dress and Pearl Necklace circa 1970's oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: good and sound condi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Landscape of barley and poppies, English School 20th century, signed
Located in GB
approach is typical of early 20th-century British landscape practice, rooted in close observation and a
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Pale Green Gavotte, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 35 3/4 x 35 3/4 inches (91 x 91 cm) Entitled, monogrammed, dated 'November 1974' and inscribed on reverse
Category

1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A West Highland Terrier - Early 20th Century Antique British Dog Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
painted frame. Artist: British School, early 20th century Title: A West Highland Terrier Medium: Oil on
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Side Profile Portrait of Man in Red Top Signed 20th Century British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait Profile of a Man by J.Williams, 1980, English oil on board, framed framed: 18.5 x 14.5 inches board : 15 x 11 inches Inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, UK Condi...
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Young Man - Modern British Impressionist Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
* No US duty or taxes to pay on this item * A beautiful 1950's Modern British oil on board
Category

1950s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of a Young Man - Large Modern British Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
and ready to hang. Artist: British School, mid 20th century Title: Portrait of a Young Man Medium
Category

1960s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Horse in a Farmyard - Early 20th Century Modern British Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
. Excellent quality work, presented in a fine antique gilt frame. Artist: British School, early 20th century
Category

1930s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The New Hat, 20th Century British Oil Portrait Interior
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas on board Image size: 15 3/4 x 21 3/4 inches (40 x 55 cm) Contemporary style frame This sensitive portrait captures the use of contemporary dress of this lady beautifu...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Mid Century British Oil Painting - WW2 Plane in Field - Spitfire?
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: British School, mid 20th century Title: Spitfire (?) plane in field Medium: oil painting
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

British Impressionist 20th Century Signed Oil Sludgy Green River Landscape Boat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
30.5 inches canvas: 20 x 26 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good condition
Category

Late 20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Green Abstract Circle Landscape British Contemporary Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Modern British contemporary Title: abstract composition Medium: oil on canvas
Category

19th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large 20th Century British Signed Oil Atmospheric Misty Lake Landscape Bridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Stone Bridge British School, second half 20th century indistinctly signed oil on canvas
Category

Late 20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique British Oil Painting Fisherman in Beach with his Catch of Fish
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Fisherman and his Catch 19th century British School, unsigned oil on canvas, framed framed: 13
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary British Abstract Painting Light Open Field Mountain Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Kathleen Crow (British, contemporary), signed with monogram Title: Mountain
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Midnight Blue Forest Landscape 20th Century British Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Midnight Blue Abstract by John Horwill, ARCA (British, 1927-1997) signed oil on canvas, framed
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Classic English Fox Hunting Horses Riders Hounds in Landscape, British Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Michael Constable (20th Century British School) oil on canvas, framed framed: 28.5 x 34 inches
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage British Impressionist Oil Painting Tiny House on Coastal Seascape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: British School, latter part of the 20th century Title: The Coastal House Medium: oil
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

An Abandoned Journey
Located in London, GB
An Abandoned Journey 20th Century British School Oil on canvas Image size: 24 x 24 inches (61 x 61
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Frost, Bristol Savages CT, 20th Century Signed British Watercolour
Located in London, GB
exhibition of paintings was held at the premises of George Nichols & Co., an auctioneer in Broad Street
Category

1930s English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Writer s Retreat, 20th Century British School Pen and Ink
By Modern British
Located in London, GB
British School 1940's The Writer's Retreat Pen & ink Image size: 10 1/2 x 9 inches Hand made frame
Category

20th Century Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Antique British Oil Painting Borrowdale Lake District River Valley Cottages
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Borrowdale" * see notes below British School, early 20th century oil on board, unframed board: 7 x
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Signed British Oil Painting Portrait of a Warrior with a Spear
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Warrior British School, 'Fernside' (early 20th Century) signed oil on canvas, framed
Category

Early 20th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large British Sporting Art Oil Painting - Huntsman on Horseback with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British School, mid 20th century, signed lower corner Title: Huntsman on horseback
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oval Antique British Oil Painting Village Lane Cottage with Figure Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Village Lane British artist, early 20th century oil on board, framed framed: 7 x 8.5 inches
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Surreal Landscape with Cliffs and Viaduct - 20th Century British Pastel
Located in London, GB
BRITISH SCHOOL (20th Century) Landscape with Viaduct and White Cliffs Signed with monogram l.r
Category

Mid-20th Century Symbolist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Mid 20th Century British Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superbly colorful mid-20th century British Impressionist oil painting on canvas, depicting this
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Set of 4 Hunting Scenes British Oil Paintings Signed - 4 x original paintings
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Four (4) Hunting Scenes British School, 20th century signed Hallard 4 x oil on board
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine British Impressionist Signed Oil Rain Clouds over Rugged Mountain Crags
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rain Clouds over Crags English School (Early 20th Century): signed initials lower front corner oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

British Impressionist Oil Rural Landscape at Dusk
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape British Impressionist School, second half 20th century oil painting on board , unframed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

MID CENTURY SIGNED OIL PAINTING - MOODY DUSKY MUTED LANDSCAPE TREES HAYSTACKS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: British School, first half mid 20th century, signed with initials to the lower corner
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century British Abstract Painting Blues Pinks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning array of strong colorss stand out in this original mid-20th century British abstract
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Very Large British Oil depicting famous Naval battle
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British School, second half 20th century, signed lower left 'Champion' Title: a
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

20th Century British School
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bit of a mystery painting here. Nicely painted busy street English street scene, People and
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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