{"title":"Portraits \u0026 Figures","description":"\u003cblockquote data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"658\"\u003ePortraits, figures and character studies from British and Scottish artists, ranging from expressive modern portraits to intimate figurative works. 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The confident palette-knife and thick oil handling animate the sitter while retaining Dunlop’s expressive spontaneity. Presented in a sympathetic frame and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRonald Ossory Dunlop (Irish\/British, 1894–1973)\nwas born in Dublin into a family of artists and writers and became an influential painter and founder of the Emotionist Group (1923).\nHe studied at the Manchester School of Art, Wimbledon College of Art, and the City \u0026amp; Guilds of London Art School.\nDunlop exhibited widely, including at the\nRoyal Academy (RA), the\nRoyal Society of British Artists (RBA), and the\nRoyal Hibernian Academy (RHA)\nin Dublin.\nCelebrated for expressive landscapes, seascapes, still lifes and portraits, his works are painted with rich colour and lively, direct application.\nHis paintings are held in major UK public collections, including the Tate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLikely from Dunlop’s mature period,\nc. 1950–1965, when he produced many expressive oil portraits on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced in the UK. Original oil on vintage\nDaler Board, with a signature attributed to Ronald Ossory Dunlop and consistent with his known hand.\nThe Daler Board label (“Handmade at Wareham”) aligns with\n1950s–1960s\nmanufacture.\nPalette-knife passages and thick impasto correspond to Dunlop’s later mature style; the earthy palette fits his post-war portrait oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Art from CragBank Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e→ View all current listings from CragBank Art\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551625470290,"sku":"CBA-55","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/IMG_1732.jpg?v=1780853413"},{"product_id":"william-conor-obe-rha-portrait-of-mary-connell-crayon-drawing-c1930s-framed","title":"William Conor OBE RHA Portrait of Mary Connell - Crayon Drawing c1930s Framed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Drawing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Conor OBE RHA — Crayon on Paper — “Portrait of Mary Connell”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare named portrait study from the 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Conor OBE RHA (1881–1968)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Portrait of Mary Connell”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crayon on paper with subtle colour wash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper, framed under glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed upper left “Conor”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image: 31 × 23 cm (12.2 × 9.1 in); Frame: 46 × 39 cm (18.1 × 15.4 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition; paper cockled in places; frame very good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private collection; handwritten label verso identifying sitter and date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn evocative crayon portrait by William Conor, capturing the named sitter “Mary Connell” in a calm, reflective pose. Executed with expressive linear work and subtle colour washes, this drawing dates from the 1930s and retains its original frame and handwritten label verso. A scarce opportunity to acquire a named study by one of Ireland’s most significant twentieth century artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Conor was born in Belfast in 1881 and became one of Ireland’s leading artists of the twentieth century. Trained at the Belfast Government School of Design, he is best known for his empathetic depictions of everyday life in Ulster, working extensively in chalk, pastel, and crayon. Conor exhibited widely, including more than 190 works at the Royal Hibernian Academy between 1918 and 1967, becoming an Associate in 1930 and a full Academician in 1946. He was awarded the OBE in 1952 for his contribution to the arts. His work is represented in major public collections, including the Ulster Museum where over fifty pieces are held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1930s (as noted on verso label)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten verso label identifies the sitter as Mary Connell and records a 1930s date. Though public records do not confirm her identity, the naming adds personality and authenticity to the work. 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This joyful, expressive canvas is a tribute to academic tradition, festivity, and place, making it both a striking decorative artwork and a meaningful gift or collector’s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGwynne Robins is a highly regarded painter based in Oxfordshire, where he has worked for over 30 years. A trained artist from Sunningwell School of Art, just outside Abingdon, Robins has developed a distinctive impasto impressionist style, producing richly layered oil paintings that celebrate movement, narrative, and vibrant texture. His subject matter is diverse and compelling — ranging from iconic Oxford landmarks to equestrian scenes, musical and theatrical figures, and literary themes. Whether depicting dancers, riverscapes, or historic architecture, Robins captures the mood and energy of his subjects with expressive brushwork and powerful use of colour.\nHe has held numerous solo exhibitions in Oxfordshire, including a major 70-work show at Oxford Town Hall Gallery in 2010. Highlights of his career include the acclaimed 16-canvas installation\nScenes at the Covered Market, and\nThe Sporting Thames, executed in a vibrant pointillist style. Over the past three decades, Robins has sold approximately 200 original works, with many held in private UK collections. His style draws on influences from Van Gogh, Manet, Monet, and Leon Kossoff, and he often uses palette knives, brushes, and even his gloved fingers to build up texture using a wet-on-wet technique.\nThis is a rare opportunity to acquire an original work by an established Oxfordshire artist whose work captures the colour, rhythm, and soul of British life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLate 20th \/ early 21st Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a private UK collection. Keywords: Oxford painting, graduation scene, River Cherwell, punts, Bridge of Sighs, Radcliffe Square, gowned figures, university art, signed British artist, collectable Oxford art, cityscape, impressionist style, framed ready to hang, decorative interior wall art. Buy with confidence – this original painting will be carefully packed and shipped with tracked delivery. 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Coates served as Past President of the New English Art Club (NEAC), the Pastel Society (PS), and the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA); he was also a Member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (RP) and the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS), and an Honorary Member of the Royal West of England Academy (HonRWA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotable accolades include the Gold Medal d’Honneur from the French Pastel Society (1984), the De Laszlo Medal (RBA, 1984), First Prize in the Sunday Times Watercolour Competition (1988), the Prince of Wales Drawing Award (2000), and the Ondaatje Gold Medal for Portraiture (2007). His work features in private and royal collections and has been shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, the New Grafton Gallery, and other major venues. He was commissioned to paint the ceremonial procession for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s 90th birthday in 1990 and joined the England cricket team as official artist on their South Africa tour in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a private collection. 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The frame shows signs of handling age, including slight chips and dents visible in the photographs, but remains perfectly serviceable for display. A free professional reframe can be arranged for the buyer if a new frame is preferred.\nThis is an excellent opportunity to acquire an original work by a highly regarded Scottish modernist, suitable for both serious collectors of Glasgow School art and those seeking a distinctive statement portrait for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Crosbie RSA (1915–1999) was born in China to Scottish parents and moved to Glasgow at the age of 11. He studied at the Glasgow School of Art and was awarded the prestigious Haldane Travelling Scholarship, which took him to Paris where he trained with Fernand Léger and Aristide Maillol.\nOn returning to Scotland, Crosbie became a key figure in a vibrant post-war cultural circle that included poet Hugh MacDiarmid, painter J.D. 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With its muted palette, elegant handling and introspective expression, the piece encapsulates the emotional subtlety and tonal refinement associated with early Scandinavian modernism.\nThe reverse bears a pencil inscription referencing “Room 30” at Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo. This venue, a cornerstone of Norwegian artistic life, was seized by Nazi forces in 1940, lending this work a poignant historical dimension. The painting’s quiet emotional depth, combined with its wartime provenance, makes it an exceptional example of Jensen’s mature portrait style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Kristiania (now Oslo), Ingeborg Jensen trained under Oscar Wergeland, Harriet Backer, Christian Krohg and Halfdan Strøm, later studying in Paris at Académie Colarossi. 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The combination of painted passages and applied collage elements reflects the artist's experimental approach to image-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented behind glass in an elegant gilt frame with mount, the work displays beautifully and is ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan McCulloch RSA was a distinguished Scottish painter, printmaker, muralist and mixed-media artist. Born in Glasgow, he studied at Glasgow School of Art between 1953 and 1957 before receiving the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy Travelling Scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout a career spanning more than six decades, McCulloch developed a highly individual visual language influenced by Cubism, Dada and Surrealism. His work frequently explored themes of mythology, transformation and human identity through bold colour, symbolic imagery and experimental techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe received Scottish Arts Council awards, worked as Artist-in-Residence at the University of Sussex, won First Prize at the Stirling Smith Biennale and became a member of the Society of Scottish Artists. He was elected Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1989 and a full Royal Scottish Academician in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his paintings and prints, McCulloch completed major public commissions including murals for the Italian Centre in Glasgow and the Glasgow International Concert Hall. His work is represented in public, corporate and private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance and Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRetains the original Roger Billcliffe Gallery label to the reverse. The label identifies the work as \u003cem\u003eLady in Waiting\u003c\/em\u003e, records the medium as mixed media and shows an original gallery retail price of £385.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoger Billcliffe Gallery was one of Scotland's leading contemporary art galleries and represented many of the country's most respected modern and contemporary artists. The surviving gallery label provides useful provenance and confirms the title of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53737460367698,"sku":"CBA-279","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/IMG_0488.jpg?v=1781360093"},{"product_id":"ian-mcculloch-rsa-boy-with-dove","title":"Ian McCulloch RSA (1935-2026) - Boy With Dove","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Mixed Media Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIan McCulloch RSA (1935-2026) - Mixed Media on Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“Boy With Dove”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA striking modernist composition exploring innocence, peace and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ian McCulloch RSA (1935-2026)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boy With Dove\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed media on paper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed and dated lower right\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 × 21 cm (5.5 × 8.3 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 × 37 cm (11.8 × 14.6 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt frame with mount and glazing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoy With Dove is an original mixed-media work by the Scottish artist Ian McCulloch RSA. Created in 2002, the composition demonstrates McCulloch's ability to reduce a subject to its essential forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stylised figure and dove emerge from a warm terracotta ground through the use of negative space, creating a striking image that is both simple and sophisticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work displays strong influences from modernist traditions including Cubism and Surrealism, movements that informed much of McCulloch's artistic practice. The dove introduces themes of innocence, peace and transformation, subjects which recur throughout the artist's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted with confidence and economy, the composition relies on shape, line and contrast rather than detail, resulting in a highly distinctive and memorable image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented behind glass in an elegant gilt frame with mount, the work displays beautifully and is ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan McCulloch RSA was a distinguished Scottish painter, printmaker, muralist and mixed-media artist. Born in Glasgow, he studied at Glasgow School of Art between 1953 and 1957 before receiving the Royal Scottish Academy Travelling Scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout a career spanning more than six decades, McCulloch developed a highly individual visual language influenced by Cubism, Dada and Surrealism. His work explored mythology, symbolism, transformation and human identity through painting, printmaking, collage and mixed-media construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe received Scottish Arts Council awards, worked as Artist-in-Residence at the University of Sussex, won First Prize at the Stirling Smith Biennale and became a member of the Society of Scottish Artists. He was elected Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1989 and a full Royal Scottish Academician in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his paintings and prints, McCulloch completed major public commissions including murals for the Italian Centre in Glasgow and the Glasgow International Concert Hall. His work is represented in public, corporate and private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance and Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse bears a handwritten inscription identifying the artist as Ian McCulloch, dating the work to 2002 and recording the title \u003cem\u003eBoy With Dove\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso recorded are a stock reference number and an original retail price of £275. 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