Not from a famous artist. It has been created by a friend (and art teacher) of my parents and loaned the picture to them many years ago. At some point they no longer wanted it, and that’s how it came to me. It is still on loan, although the artist meanwhile died - so it is now on loan from his children. I hope they never want it back because I still like it …
I can see why you like your picture, it is positively glowing !. . . . .and you never know about fame, and when it comes.
We have a lovely painting ‘pictured here’. It was also done by an art teacher known to my partner’s parents. Rented for not much money, through an art agency in London. They admired it, didn’t want to give it back, so they bought it. Now its on our wall and still loved. A wonderfully simple picture on one level and magical in another. When the night comes, the moon seems to glow brighter and draw one’s gaze into the night scene.! I often leave the lights off to watch it change as dusk arrives.
Do you have any of Rooke’s ceramic sculpture? There is a recognisable pallet when it comes to texture and colour.
Picked this up last week, Blossom by the German Artist, Mevlana Lipp - he had his Debut Show here in London which finished last week.
Uses wood, sand and velvet, Acrylic.
Glowing is, matter of fact, a little pushed by how the painting is illuminated. From the ceiling an pointing more on the top so that the brighter colors are even brighter - and LED lamps with high CRI to maintain the coloring of the Artist.
Despite, I guess I would do the same (as you did with yours) in case the inheritors want it back: try to buy it
Thanks for your kind words Crashwilliams. I do derive great comfort seeing it each day.
Well, I suppose it all depends on how well you know the people who are loaning you the work. It does not sound as if you have any formal agreement at the moment. Sometimes it is better to ‘Let sleeping dogs lie’ perhaps. Is the artist still alive? I can’t see a signature on your picture. As for lighting artworks, it’s a whole discussion in itself and can often be very subjective I think.
Also my pride and joy a bronze by Mike curtis its a artist proof no6 out off 10 I love it if has a lot of presence in the room at being nearly 3foot tall
No, the artist is not alive anymore. Nevertheless, he approached me before and asked for a photo of the painting. Mainly because he gave more than just this one to friends for loan. And, as he got older, he wanted to create a overview of what artwork is where so that his daughters know in case in won’t be anymore. So, not officially that I have a paper or something, but it is well known to his daughters where it is.
No, no signature. I think he had never the intention to sell it but rather made it for his own…
I’ve got 2 of his larger vases and a few smaller pieces. I had a lot more but a split-up many years ago meant the collection had to be shared.
I was fortunate enough to buy the Jaguar for £80 and the Snow Leopard for £120.
I subsequently got burgled twice (and then I moved) . They took the Arcam (first time ) and the Naim (second time)
They left the Gary Hodges …
Ian Sorry to hear you got burgled twice its not nice is it “” I lived in Liverpool and had a few things going missing and a few cars gone moved as soon as I could,
Yep I think I paid around £200 framed for mine I’ve got the bill somewhere in a safe place
Have you seen how much they are going for now
I know , I think it’s between £2,000 -£3,000 each. I have been lucky enough to see the originals and there is a clear gap in quality between them and mine.
Fascinating to know what they would go for as a pair
Very Hockneyesque, and really well done.
Bought these at auction last week.
Late 19th or early 20th century. Chinese or Japanese ??
(So basically, I don’t know a lot about them).
I have a couple of Charles Spencelayh prints on the walls of the manor.
This old guy has been my hero for several years.
Think I am just about getting there.
Sorry about insert. First passport photo @ 60 years ago.
Spencelayh’s specialism was painting old men in solitary domestic situations,and was an early customer of Naim.
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Mary Fedden , William Scott and Elizabeth Frink all yet to be hung in our new flat.
We will take ages deciding on the right place.
Just loving the sound of our Uniti Star and Credo speakers .
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