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Vintage 1980s British Impressionist Oil on Board, Strawberry Harvest Scene, Signed Leslie Grover
Original British Impressionist oil painting on board …
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Vintage 1980s British Impressionist Oil on Board, Strawberry Harvest Scene, Signed Leslie Grover
Original British Impressionist oil painting on board titled “The Strawberry Pickers” by Leslie Grover, depicting a lively summer strawberry harvest in the countryside near Burgess Hill, West Sussex, with the South Downs rolling into the distance. Presented in its original wooden frame with a protective glass cover. Late 20th century, circa 1980s.
Artwork Details
A charming English rural scene filled with movement and warm seasonal light. Figures are scattered across neat rows of strawberry plants as families and workers pick ripe fruit. In the foreground, a woman in a flowing white dress carries a basket while a child stands nearby; at center, a boy in a bright blue top steps forward with his own basket. A distant farmhouse sits among hedgerows and trees, with the South Downs stretching across the horizon beneath an expressive summer sky.
Style & Palette
Executed in a distinctly British Impressionist manner with loose, confident brushwork:
Short, energetic strokes define the plants and figures, creating texture and motion
Softer blending in the sky and distance adds depth and atmosphere
The palette is richly balanced—strawberry reds and leafy greens dominate the foreground, offset by creams, sky blues, and warm earth tones.
Artist
Signed Leslie Grover. The reverse retains the artist’s original label with the title.
Framing & Hanging
Original traditional wooden frame
Protective glass cover
Ready to hang with attached thread on the reverse
Size (Framed)
Height: 44.2 cm
Width: 54 cm
Depth: 1.5 cm
Provenance
Originates from Burgess Hill, West Sussex, from the artist’s personal collection, now included in the curated selection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
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- Dimensions
- 21.25ʺW × 0.59ʺD × 17.4ʺH
- Styles
- Impressionist
- Rustic
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Oil Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Condition of painting surface in good overall used condition with some foxing in areas Frame shows age-appropriate wear, including minor … moreCondition of painting surface in good overall used condition with some foxing in areas Frame shows age-appropriate wear, including minor scuffs, scratches, and small chips less
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