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William Burns Signed Original Mid 20th Century Oil Painting on Board Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon English Seascape
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William Burns Signed Original Mid 20th Century Oil Painting on Board Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon English Seascape

1940 - 1960
Sold 30 June 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Board

Artist and signature: Signed by William Burns (1923-2010)

Provenance: Purchased via the artist's family. Born in Sheffield in 1923, William Burns RIBA FSAI FRSA studied at the Sheffield College of Art, before the outbreak of the Second World War during which he helped illustrate the official War Diaries for the North Africa Campaign, and was elected a member of the Armed Forces Art Society. On his return to England, he studied architecture at Sheffield University and later ran his own successful practice, being a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. However, painting had always been his self-confessed ''first love'', and in the 1970s he gave up architecture to become a full-time artist, having his first one-man exhibition in 1979.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Mid 20th Century

Depiction or Location: Titled Verso ''Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon''

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Unframed

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Approximate Size of artwork: 18 x 23 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Mid Century Seascape Oil Painting to the 1960s.

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SA1116789
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Board

Artist and signature: Signed by William Burns (1923-2010)

Provenance: Purchased via the artist's family. Born in Sheffield in 1923, William Burns RIBA FSAI FRSA studied at the Sheffield College of Art, before the outbreak of the Second World War during which he helped illustrate the official War Diaries for the North Africa Campaign, and was elected a member of the Armed Forces Art Society.

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On his return to England, he studied architecture at Sheffield University and later ran his own successful practice, being a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Strickland & Russell

However, painting had always been his self-confessed ''first love'', and in the 1970s he gave up architecture to become a full-time artist, having his first one-man exhibition in 1979.

fig 1. An original mid-century oil painting on board depicting a coastal harbour scene with figures and boats by William Burns.
fig 1. William Burns Signed Original Mid 20th Century Oil Painting on Board Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon English Seascape

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Mid 20th Century

Depiction or Location: Titled Verso ''Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon''

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Unframed

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Approximate Size of artwork: 18 x 23 cm

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Mid Century Seascape Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116789
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Archive I An original mid-century oil painting on board depicting a coastal harbour scene with figures and boats by William Burns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Burns Signed Original Mid 20th Century Oil Painting on Board Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon English Seascape

Archive II An original mid-century oil painting on board depicting a coastal harbour scene with figures and boats by William Burns. View II
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An original mid-century oil painting on board depicting a coastal harbour scene with figures and boats by William Burns.
William Burns Signed Original mid 20th Century Oil Painting on Board Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon English Seascape
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An original mid-century oil painting on board depicting a coastal harbour scene with figures and boats by William Burns.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOriginal Painting
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • Material[Oil paint, Board]
  • ColourMuted Blue and Cream
  • MotifsVisible brushstrokes, Coastal architecture, Harbour figures, Artist signature
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

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Mid-century British painting often combined traditional tonal realism with expressive brushwork, capturing coastal towns, harbours, and local industries with a focus on atmosphere and light.

Artists during this period frequently used artist-grade oil paints applied to wooden boards, canvas panels, or stretched canvas, often signed by hand in the lower corner.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the signature style, the ageing of the pigment and support board, stretcher marks or backing condition, and stylistic consistency with the attributed artists known oeuvre.

Hang the artwork at eye level in a neutral space, such as above a sideboard or within a gallery wall, allowing the muted tones and textured brushwork to introduce historical character to contemporary rooms.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and avoid touching the painted surface. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush when necessary.
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