{"product_id":"joseph-pighills-original-oil-painting-harbour-coastal-scene-yorkshire-artist","title":"Joseph Pighills Original Oil Painting Harbour Coastal Scene Yorkshire Artist","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Oil Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Pighills - Oil on Card\u003cbr\u003e\nYorkshire Harbour Scene, Likely Staithes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtmospheric mid-century Yorkshire coastal harbour scene by Joseph Pighills, presented in a modern black box frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph Pighills (1902–1984)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Yorkshire Harbour Scene, Likely Staithes”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original oil card\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e card, professionally float mounted\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image: 27 × 27 cm (10.6 × 10.6 in) Frame: 38 × 38 cm (15.0 × 15.0 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition overall, with a small fold\/crease to the lower left corner area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From a private collection. Artist studio stamp to rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully atmospheric original oil painting by noted Yorkshire artist Joseph Pighills, likely depicting the narrow harbour lanes of Staithes during the post-war fishing era of the 1950s. The composition captures the charm of an old coastal working village, with weathered buildings, moored boats and a small period car leading the eye toward the harbour beyond. The muted palette and expressive brushwork give the painting a timeless quality, combining strong decorative appeal with genuine regional character. Presented in a contemporary black box frame with float mounting, the work displays exceptionally well and is ready to hang immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph “Joe” Pighills was a respected Yorkshire painter associated with Oxenhope near Haworth and the wider West Yorkshire artistic tradition. Originally trained as a pattern engineer, he later studied at Keighley School of Art and developed a highly individual style influenced by British landscape painting and French Impressionism. Pighills became particularly admired for his atmospheric depictions of Yorkshire moorland, villages, industrial scenes and coastal subjects. His paintings have appeared regularly at leading regional auction houses including Tennants, Hartleys, Bonhams and Gorringes, where collectors value the strong sense of place and understated mood found throughout his work. His paintings are especially appealing to collectors of Yorkshire art, northern landscapes and mid-century British impressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLikely 1950s \/ mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a private collection. Likely a Staithes harbour scene. Presented in a modern black box frame, float mounted and ready to hang. Condition is very good vintage overall, with a small fold\/crease to the paper\/card in the lower left corner area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551660368210,"sku":"CBA-273","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/IMG_9375.jpg?v=1779636795","url":"https:\/\/cragbankart.co.uk\/products\/joseph-pighills-original-oil-painting-harbour-coastal-scene-yorkshire-artist","provider":"Crag Bank Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}