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Fruit and Lilies
Jean Cooke
approx. exposed area of image inside frame
15in h x 13in w
oil on canvas
SOLD
Item number 370
A still life of fruit and lilies in a 2 handled vase of typical 1950s colours by the wife of John Bratby A very good impressionist study in browns and greens. Good reflection from the table. These are colours typical of the early 1950's as the Kitchen sink revolution started. Jean's husband, John Bratby, being one of the first exponents. A work produced in the early 1950's possibly when still a student at the royal college of art
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| About the artist
Born: 1927
Jean Cooke R.A. was the first wife of John Bratby R.A. and was adversely affected by his fame during the early part of her painting career. An Academician since 1972, her true standing is widely appreciated as her works are held at the Tate Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts, London; Royal College of Art, London; Government Art Collection. More extensive biographic details are at http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/academicians/painters/jean-cooke-ra,148,AR.html
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| Product type |
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painting |
| Date of work |
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1955 |
| How we know the date |
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our estimate |
| The last owner of the work |
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acquired from the artist |
| How we know who the artist is |
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the artist |
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| School of painting |
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Contemporary |
| Style of painting |
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Representational |
| Approach |
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still life study representative |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) inches |
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15 x 13 |
| Condition of work |
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very good |
| Recent restoration |
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No known restoration |
| Where exhibited |
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believed never exhibited |
| Quantity available |
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1 |
| Edition of |
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1 |
| Item number |
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370 |
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painting, oil, canvas, Fruit and Lilies, A still life of fruit and lilies in a 2 handled vase of typical 1950s colours by the wife of John Bratby, A very good impressionist study in browns and greens. Good reflection from the table. These are colours typical of the early 1950's as the Kitchen sink revolution started. Jean's husband, John Bratby, being one of the first exponents., A work produced in the early 1950's possibly when still a student at the royal college of art, 00.00.1955, Contemporary, Representational, still life, study, plant, representative, cut flowers, brown, green |
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