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Wallowing in the Mud, woodblock print by Penelope Ellis

£250

Penelope Ellis (1935-2016) Wallowing in the Mud
Woodblock print 16 x 11 cm Provenance: From the artist's estate sale. Penelope Mary Ellis (1935–2016) was a British artist celebrated for her conceptual abstract works in the 1960s. Born in Hampstead, London, she was the eldest daughter of artists and educators Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. Ellis attended the High School in Bath before enrolling at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1953 to 1956, focusing on sculpture. She was awarded a British Institute in Paris Scholarship for the 1956–1957 academic year, allowing her to further her art studies in France. Upon returning to England, Ellis taught art at Badminton School until her retirement in 1997. Ellis was known for her pioneering conceptual abstract oil paintings in the 1960s, noted for being ahead of their time. Additionally, she created sculptures, ceramics, jewellery, and models, showcasing her versatility and commitment to professional craftsmanship. This woodblock print depicts a cow heading out to pasture. Its lines and shapes are irregular, suggesting either a deliberate folk-art influence or the natural texture of the woodblock carving process. Furthermore, Ellis makes use of the technique of 'negative space', creating contrasts, as is exemplified by her choice to depict the mud and surroundings of the stye in light colours and the pig conversely in dark colours. Although this work hints at her later abstract techniques through the unconventional use of colour, this composition was likely produced in Ellis's early artistic career, before she shifted to more abstract conceptual work. In any case, it is a beautiful and evocative piece, capturing a rustic, almost timeless moment with striking simplicity. Condition: Generally very good.
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Walter Hoyle Jesus College Cambridge Linocut 1965

£1,550

Walter Hoyle

Jesus College Cambridge
Linocut, 1965 76x48 cm Signed and titled in pencil. Printed on handmade Japanese Hosho paper by the artist at Editions Electo Click here for biographical details and other works by the artist. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056.

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Walter Hoyle King’s College Chapel Cambridge in red linocut

£2,250

Walter Hoyle (1922 - 2000)

King's College Chapel, Cambridge in red (1965)
Linocut Cambridge Series State Proof, Signed and Titled in pencil. Printed by the artist at Editions Alecto
51x69cm Condition: Excellent Click here for biographical details and other works by the artist. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056.

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Walter Hoyle King’s College Chapel West End Cambridge

£1,600

Walter Hoyle (1922 - 2000)

King's College Chapel West End, Cambridge (1965)
Linocut Cambridge Series 51/75, Signed and Titled. Printed by the artist at Editions Alecto
71x41cm Click here for biographical details and other works by the artist. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.ukor call us on 07929 749056.

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Walter Hoyle Queens’ College Cambridge Linocut 1965

£1,150

Walter Hoyle

Queens' College Cambridge, Sundial
Linocut, 1965 76x57 cm Signed numbered and titled in pencil. Printed on handmade Japanese Hosho paper by the artist at Editions Electo Click here for biographical details and other works by the artist. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056.

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Walter Hoyle Senate House Cambridge linocut

£1,950

Walter Hoyle (1922-2000)

Senate House, Cambridge (Cambridge Series 1956-6)
Block print 72/75 Artist’s proof, published by Editions Alecto, London, 1966 46x89cm Click here for biographical details and other works by the artist. If you are interested email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056.

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Walter Hoyle: St Catharine’s College, Cambridge linocut print

£950

Walter Hoyle (1922-2000)

St Catharine's College, Cambridge (1956-66)
Linocut 59 x 39 cm Signed lower right; inscribed and numbered 35/75 in pencil. Hoyle trained at Beckenham School of Art and the Royal College of Art. At the latter he was strongly influenced by Edward Bawden, one of Britain’s greatest linocut printers. Bawden had been commissioned by the 1951 Festival of Britain to produce a mural for the South Bank, and chose Hoyle to assist on account of his great talent. Hoyle moved to Great Bardfield in Essex, becoming a part of the Great Bardfield group of artists; diverse in style, they created figurative work, in stark contrast to the abstract art of the St Ives artists at the opposite end of the country. Hoyle taught at St Martin’s School of Art from 1951-60, the Central School of Arts and Crafts from 1960-64, and the Cambridge School of Art from 1964-1985, during which time he launched Cambridge Print Editions. His work is held in the collections of the Tate Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, The British Museum, Kettle’s Yard and the Fry Art Gallery. Condition: very good.

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War is War, 1930s art deco book cover design by A. E. Halliwell

£1,750

A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987) War is War
Gouache 21 x 19 cm (full sheet size 38 x 28 cm) c.1930 With signature and title from applied support paper Provenance: Family of the artist A.E. Halliwell (1905–1986) was a British artist, illustrator, and designer best known for his vibrant poster designs created for British railway companies during the mid-20th century. Born in Southport, Halliwell developed a strong foundation in art and design early in life. He studied at the Southport School of Art from 1923 to 1926 before graduating to the Royal College of Art in London and subsequently practising as a professional designer from the 1930s. Following his studies, Halliwell married Doris Doyle in Strood Kent, and went on to have a significant teaching career himself, most notably as a lecturer at the Central School of Arts and Crafts (later part of Central Saint Martins), where he influenced a new generation of designers and illustrators. Halliwell is perhaps best remembered for his vibrant and engaging poster designs created for British railway companies during the 1930s. His work was characterised by a bright, graphic style that balanced charm with clarity, often depicting idealised scenes of British holiday destinations—from sunny seaside towns to tranquil countryside vistas. Beyond posters, his artistic output included book illustration, commercial design, and stage costume sketches, showcasing his versatility across mediums. His posters continue to remain enduring symbols of a golden age of British travel and design and are displayed in major collections including the London Transport Museum and the V & A. Halliwell produced this book dust cover design for the novel 'War is War', written by Alfred Burrage and published in 1930. In War is War, Burrage recounts his experiences as a private soldier in France during the First World War, his reactions to abnormal conditions and his general observations-- all in an effort to offer a true representation of what war is really like. In this account, written of necessity under a pseudonym, he covers the wide canvas of war, from off duty moments in grubby estaminets and brothels, to life in shell torn trenches, going over the top with equally terrified yet resigned comrades, being a casualty, to periods of numbing boredom. Halliwell's design is sombre and impactful, using minimal colour and abstract forms to evoke the horrors and futility of war. Condition: Generally very good.
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Watching Over the Farmhouse in Stow-on-the-Wold, pencil sketch by George Bissill

£250

George Bissill (1896-1973) Watching over the farmhouse in Stow-on-the-Wold
Pencil sketch 25 x 39 cm Born in 1896, George Bissill was a British miner, painter and furniture designer. Raised in the mining village of Langley Mill, Derbyshire, Bissill became a miner at the age of 13, before leaving to join the war effort in 1915. Upon his return from the war after being gassed, Bissill chose to become a pavement artist outside the newly erected Bush House in Aldwych, painting from his memory and his sketch book the uncompromising underground world he had inhabited. In 1935 he moved to the countryside near Newbury, where he lived and worked as a landscape painter, art restorer and dealer until his death in 1973. This painting forms part of a larger collection, 'unseen since they were taken from George Bissil's studio in 1983' and restored by Kate Pattinson. A series of planned exhibitions were cancelled due to Covid, but two shows, one in Oxford and one in Ilkeston, did take place. Through such exhibitions, Pattinson hoped to 'restore the reputation of an artist who, through mighty endeavour, conquered the art world in the 1920s with his powerful, authentic and experimental pictures.' Bissill's paintings are also held in a number of important public collections, including the Tate Gallery, National Museum of Ireland and the Manchester Art Gallery. This pencil sketch depicts a man watching over a farmhouse in Stow-on-the-Wold, an idyllic town in Gloucestershire located on top of an 800ft hill. This hilly terrain is illustrated in this serene scene, where the faint lines depicting shrubbery rise and fall with the landscape. Condition: generally very good.
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Watching Over the Fire, pencil drawing by Hillary Hennes

£350

Hillary Hennes (1919-1993) Watching Over the Fire
Pencil drawing 43 x 28 cm Hillary Hennes was a British artist and illustrator. Her father was a curator at the South London Art Gallery and she was consequently initiated into the art world from a young age. After attending the Blackheath High School, Hennes (then Miller) studied at the Blackheath School of Art and then spent a further three years at the Royal College of Art. After graduating, Miller taught at the South East Sussex Technical College and in 1946 married the artist Hubert Hennes. Between 1948 and 1967 Miller frequently exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy in London and also illustrated a number of books on gardening and natural history, such as The Living World and Boff's Book of Gardening. This pencil drawing depicts a woman resting by the fireplace. Her legs are crossed and she is slumped gently to the side. Hennes excellently captures the light of the room: the mirror in the background reflects a sunny day and the woman is basked in light, though it is unclear if this from the gentle glow of a fire or the sun rays peaking through the window. Condition: Generally very good.
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Watercolour of Dieppe Cathedral, by Sir Albert Richardson PRA

£450

Sir Albert Richardson PRA Architectural Study of Dieppe Cathedral
Watercolour & Pencil 27 x 17 cm Signed bottom left and dated 1956 to bottom right. Sir Albert Edward Richardson (1880–1964) was a distinguished British architect, teacher, and historian, known for his deep reverence for classical design principles and his pivotal contributions to architecture during the 20th century. He was a prolific figure whose work and writings championed traditional architectural forms amidst the rise of modernism. Richardson was captivated by the charm of Dieppe, its historic architecture, and its position as a cultural hub. He saw the town as a rich repository of architectural styles, particularly French Baroque and Rococo, which complemented his interest in classical and historical design. As with other towns, he played an active role in efforts to preserve and document Dieppe’s architectural heritage. While in Dieppe, Richardson produced numerous sketches and drawings of Dieppe’s streetscapes, detailing its historic buildings, market squares, and coastal landscapes. Such works remain valuable as a record of the town’s architectural history. The work pictured here is one such example of Richardson's Dieppe sketches. The terracotta coloured roof of Dieppe cathedral stands out in watercolour against the pencil sketching of the ornate masonry details, meanwhile townsfolk are sketched into the foreground, wandering down the impressive street. Richardson blends the daily life of the city with the monumental architecture that has become part of its landscape. In doing so, he highlights the historical and architectural significance of this area.

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Watercolour of the Thames and Tower Bridge by Cecil King

£1,200

Cecil King (1881-1942)

The Thames and Tower Bridge
Watercolour 26 x 37 cm Cecil King was a British painter. He studied at the Goldsmiths’ Institute College School of Art, the Westminster School of Art, and in Paris with Jean-Paul Laurens and Théophile Steinlen. King notably competed in the art competition of the 1928 Summer Olympics held in Amsterdam. The 1928 competition went down in Olympic memory as being particularly well celebrated, spanning multiple categories, art competitions were, however, part of the Olympic programme between 1912 and 1948. This particular watercolour depicts London industrial docks with the Thames and Tower Bridge in the background, capturing the unique atmosphere of London in the early 20th century.

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Waterloo Station 1993 poster by Brendan Neiland

£575

Brendan Neiland (b. 1941) R.A. (Expelled)

Waterloo International (1993)
Lithographic poster 101 x 60 cm Signed 'Brendan Neiland', numbered I/XII, and inscribed 'To Bob Reid' (Reid was Chairman of the British Railways Board from 1990 until 1995; he was present at Waterloo International Station prior to the opening of the Channel Tunnel). Neiland is known for his interpretations of city life. His work is widely exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide including, in Britain, the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Tate Gallery London, The Collections of the British Council and the Arts Council of Great Britain. He is represented by the Redfern Gallery and has had numerous shows internationally, including at the Galerie Belvedere in Singapore, who represent him in Singapore and the Far East. Reflected architecture is one of Neiland’s most recurring themes. Condition: very good. If you are interested, please email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. Click here for other works by Brendan Neiland.

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Westminster Abbey 20th century linocut print by Edward Bawden

£2,600

Edward Bawden (1903 - 1989)

Westminster Abbey (1966)

Linocut print 52 x 68 cm (92 x 107 framed) Signed, titled, inscribed 'Artist's Proof' and numbered 42/75 (Bawden inscribed 'Artist's Proof on all of his prints). Bawden's view of Westminster Abbey, cast in shades of blue, grey, and black.

Edward Bawden was an English painter, illustrator and graphic artist, known for his prints, book covers, posters, and garden metalwork furniture. Bawden taught at the Royal College of Art, where he had been a student, worked as a commercial artist, and served as a war artist in World War II. He illustrated several books and painted various public murals, and his work and career are often associated with that of his contemporary, Eric Ravilious.

Condition: generally very good. Inscription slightly faded. If you are interested, please email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. Click here for other work by the artist.

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Westminster School I lithograph by John Piper

£2,725

John Piper (1903-1992)

Westminster School I (1961)
49 x 63 cm Signed lower right and numbered 66/100 lower left in pencil. Piper's skilled and characterful rendering of Westminster School's gateway, sometimes known as Burlington's Arch. The historic entrance to the school dates from 1734 and is carved with the names of former pupils. John Piper CH was an English painter, printmaker, and designer of stained-glass windows. His work often focused on the British landscape, especially churches and monuments, and included tapestry designs, book jackets, screen-prints, photography, fabrics and ceramics. Condition: Generally very good, gentle even toning to the paper. If you’d like to know more, please email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056.

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Westminster School II lithograph by John Piper

£2,725

John Piper (1903-1992)

Westminster School II (1961)
42 x 59 cm Signed lower right and numbered 86/100 lower left in pencil. Piper’s second view of Westminster School; both views were commissioned by the school in 1981. Here he depicts Grant's House, with College on the far left and Rigaud’s House on the right. The view is serene and silent, set against a night sky the colour of stone, mimicking the buildings below. John Piper CH was an English painter, printmaker, and designer of stained-glass windows. His work often focused on the British landscape, especially churches and monuments, and included tapestry designs, book jackets, screen-prints, photography, fabrics and ceramics. Condition: generally very good; a little age toning. A few spots to margins. If you’d like to know more, please email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056. Click here for other works by John Piper CH.

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