'Chestnut Thoroughbred In Landscape'
(Previous Commission)
by
JOHN BERRY
(British b.1920)

 

Oil On Canvas 24" x 30"

 

 

 

Artist Ref: Born London 1920. Studied Hammersmith School of Art. Won scholarship to Royal Academy Schools and served as War Artist in the Desert Campaign. 4 Pictures in the Imperial War Museum. Commissioned portraits of The Queen, Prince Phillip, Diana etc. for regiments. Commissioned portrait of George Bush Snr. for the Admiral Nimitz Museum. Illustrator for Pan, Corgi, Readers Digest and especially Ladybird Books 1960s. This gallery is British Agent for John's stunning oils, including human, canine and equestrian portrait commissions. Also see 'Dictionary of British Equestrian Artists' and Art Sales Index 1998/99.
Sotheby's 1999; oil 14x18" - £4230. oil 24x36" - £5290.
We are also archive stockists for John's superbly painted 1960s 'Ladybird' originals; featured in 'Happy Days' - Guardian Weekend magazine 28th Feb 2004 - London Exhibition (from this archive) priced at £1500. Our Prices mainly £600 and £800.