Barry Leighton-Jones, Pair of The Street Urchins, Mid Century, Oil Painting

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Pair of Large Barry Leighton-Jones Oil Paintings, The Street Urchins, circa 1960s Material: Oil on board and gilt metal frames … Read more Pair of Large Barry Leighton-Jones Oil Paintings, The Street Urchins, circa 1960s Material: Oil on board and gilt metal frames A striking pair of large figural oil paintings on board by British artist Barry Leighton-Jones (1932–2011), dating from the 1960s and depicting characterful street urchins. The compositions demonstrate Leighton-Jones's distinctive approach to figurative painting, with expressive handling, a subtle palette and carefully observed detail. Each subject is rendered with considerable character, creating a complementary pair with a strong decorative presence. Both paintings are presented in gilt metal frames, which show some light distressing consistent with age and use. Dimensions: Height: 86.4 cm Width: 40.6 cm Depth: Approximately 4 cm Weight: Approximately 5 kg each Date of Manufacture: circa 1960s Period: Mid-20th Century Style: Figurative Country of Origin: England See less