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Roland Davies Impressionist Oil Painting Opera Square
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING BY
Listed artist Roland Davies b.1904 -d.1993.
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A stunning impressionist oil on canvas painting of a lively and colourful 19th century Parisian street scene, full of character and interest.
The painting shows the Latin quarter area of Paris and Opera Square,depicting a busy pedestrian street with customers sitting outside a cafe restaurant situated on the corner with the Opera House in the background.
The reflections of colours within the wet pavements enhances the depth and realism of this amazing painting.
A desirable appealing and collectable work of art.
ABOUT OPERA SQUARE
The Place de l'Opéra is a square in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, at the junction of boulevard des Italiens, boulevard des Capucines, avenue de l'Opéra, rue Auber, rue Halévy, rue de la Paix and rue du Quatre-Septembre. It was built at the same time as the Opéra Garnier (designed by Charles Garnier), which is sited on it and after which it is named. Both structures were part of the Haussmannian redesign of Paris under Napoleon III of France.
ABOIT ARTIST
Roland Oxford Davies, cartoonist and animator: born Stourport, Worcestershire 23 July 1904 died 10 December 1993.
ROLAND DAVIES was the epitome of the commercial artist, never happy unless he was drawing or painting.
His long career covered sports cartoons, topical cartoons, strip cartoons, animated cartoons, children's books and boys' weeklies, and towards the end superb paintings which were sold in art galleries to collectors who never knew of his once famous comic horse, 'Steve'.
Davies was born at Stourport, Worcestershire, in 1904. His father, a Welsh musician, was a conductor of theatre orchestras with an eye for art. 'He always encouraged me as a boy,' recalled Roland, 'by ruling in the horizon line, which taught me perspective.' Settling in Ipswich, the boy studied at the Art School there during the evenings, then at 16 spent two years as a full-time student before becoming apprenticed to a lithographer.
Here he designed cinema posters and one for the Metropolitan Railway of which he was particularly proud. His obsession with speed, whether by aeroplane, train, racing car or motor-cycle, led him to freelance cartoons to Autocar and Motor Cycle magazines, and when a new weekly, Modern Boy, was launched in 1928 he found a regular home illustrating action stories and supplying wonderful two- colour covers depicting roaring motors and zooming planes.
He drew 'Dixon of Dock Green' in Swift, 'Wyatt Earp', the western television series, and a string of Walt Disney characters (Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh) in Disneyland.
The continuing pressure of strip art finally grew too much for him, and in his early sixties Davies turned to painting.
Under the guidance of a publisher turned art dealer, Alan Class, he began producing dramatic seascapes and colourful Parisian street scenes, which found their way into several good galleries.
Framed Measurements:
Height : 25 Inches
Width : 34 Inches
Depth : 1.5 Inches
Delivery:
UK Mainland Next Day Packaged Insured & Recorded Add Extra Cost £50
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES: 07547 617528
Quote Stock Number CLC/028
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Tel : 07547 617528
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Listed artist Roland Davies b.1904 -d.1993.
[ See our last image with title beneath ]
A stunning impressionist oil on canvas painting of a lively and colourful 19th century Parisian street scene, full of character and interest.
The painting shows the Latin quarter area of Paris and Opera Square,depicting a busy pedestrian street with customers sitting outside a cafe restaurant situated on the corner with the Opera House in the background.
The reflections of colours within the wet pavements enhances the depth and realism of this amazing painting.
A desirable appealing and collectable work of art.
ABOUT OPERA SQUARE
The Place de l'Opéra is a square in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, at the junction of boulevard des Italiens, boulevard des Capucines, avenue de l'Opéra, rue Auber, rue Halévy, rue de la Paix and rue du Quatre-Septembre. It was built at the same time as the Opéra Garnier (designed by Charles Garnier), which is sited on it and after which it is named. Both structures were part of the Haussmannian redesign of Paris under Napoleon III of France.
ABOIT ARTIST
Roland Oxford Davies, cartoonist and animator: born Stourport, Worcestershire 23 July 1904 died 10 December 1993.
ROLAND DAVIES was the epitome of the commercial artist, never happy unless he was drawing or painting.
His long career covered sports cartoons, topical cartoons, strip cartoons, animated cartoons, children's books and boys' weeklies, and towards the end superb paintings which were sold in art galleries to collectors who never knew of his once famous comic horse, 'Steve'.
Davies was born at Stourport, Worcestershire, in 1904. His father, a Welsh musician, was a conductor of theatre orchestras with an eye for art. 'He always encouraged me as a boy,' recalled Roland, 'by ruling in the horizon line, which taught me perspective.' Settling in Ipswich, the boy studied at the Art School there during the evenings, then at 16 spent two years as a full-time student before becoming apprenticed to a lithographer.
Here he designed cinema posters and one for the Metropolitan Railway of which he was particularly proud. His obsession with speed, whether by aeroplane, train, racing car or motor-cycle, led him to freelance cartoons to Autocar and Motor Cycle magazines, and when a new weekly, Modern Boy, was launched in 1928 he found a regular home illustrating action stories and supplying wonderful two- colour covers depicting roaring motors and zooming planes.
He drew 'Dixon of Dock Green' in Swift, 'Wyatt Earp', the western television series, and a string of Walt Disney characters (Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh) in Disneyland.
The continuing pressure of strip art finally grew too much for him, and in his early sixties Davies turned to painting.
Under the guidance of a publisher turned art dealer, Alan Class, he began producing dramatic seascapes and colourful Parisian street scenes, which found their way into several good galleries.
Framed Measurements:
Height : 25 Inches
Width : 34 Inches
Depth : 1.5 Inches
Delivery:
UK Mainland Next Day Packaged Insured & Recorded Add Extra Cost £50
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES: 07547 617528
Quote Stock Number CLC/028
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 21/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
DimensionsFramed Measurements:
Height : 25 Inches
Width : 34 Inches
Depth : 1.5 Inches
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1960
1960s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin French
Artist Roland Davies
Condition Very Good Order Throughout & Ready To Hang
Item code as970a048 / CLC/028
Status Sold
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Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
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Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
International Delivery Quotes Worldwide are available on request by providing your full name and address together with a postal / area code and a contact number.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Terms and conditions
Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time, Historic Antique Paintings reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
If payment is not received within this time, Historic Antique Paintings reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
View all stock from
Historic Antique Paintings
Private dealer
By appointment only
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07547 617528
Non UK callers : +44 7547 617528
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