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Pastel Drawing Funfair Helter Skelter by Denis William Reed 1917-1979
Roger Bradbury Antiques
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Pastel Drawing Funfair Helter Skelter by Denis William Reed 1917-1979

1940 - 1960
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*Please Note. This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £25.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available*

We all have fond memories of funfairs, and many have enjoyed these Victorian style helter skelters. A lovely pastel on joined paper by this much sought after artist.

Beautifully presented in a good quality glazed gilt frame, with duck egg blue and green mount. Artists name inscribed to mount.

Condition: Tear repairs, one centre left of the study, another across the lower section. Small losses to frame.

Size to include frame: H67cm L51.2cm Image only: H45cm L29.5cm

Worldwide shipping available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
51.2cm (20.16")
Declaration

Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Helter Skelter Pastel Drawing to the 1950s.

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SA1144824
Description
*Please Note. This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £25.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available*

We all have fond memories of funfairs, and many have enjoyed these Victorian style helter skelters. A lovely pastel on joined paper by this much sought after artist.

fig 1. An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky.
fig 1. Pastel Drawing Funfair Helter Skelter by Denis William Reed 1917-1979

Beautifully presented in a good quality glazed gilt frame, with duck egg blue and green mount. Artists name inscribed to mount.

Condition: Tear repairs, one centre left of the study, another across the lower section. Small losses to frame.

Size to include frame: H67cm L51.2cm Image only: H45cm L29.5cm

Worldwide shipping available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
51.2cm (20.16")
Date of Manufacture

Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Helter Skelter Pastel Drawing to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144824
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An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky.
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Archive I An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky.

Pastel Drawing Funfair Helter Skelter by Denis William Reed 1917-1979

Archive II An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View II
Archive III An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View III
Archive IV An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View IV
Archive V An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View V
Archive VI An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View VI
Archive VII An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View VII
Archive VIII An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View VIII
Archive IX An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View IX
Archive X An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View X
Archive XI An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky. View XI
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An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky.
Pastel Drawing Funfair Helter Skelter by Denis William Reed 1917-1979
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An original pastel drawing depicting a timber-framed helter skelter fairground tower with a red roof under a blue sky.
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Twentieth-century British pastel artwork frequently captured everyday scenes, architectural landmarks, and cultural pastimes such as travelling fairgrounds. Pastel allowed artists to render light and structure rapidly using soft, layered strokes.

Mid-century pastel drawings are rendered using dry pigment sticks bound with gum or resin, applied directly to textured paper or board to facilitate mechanical adhesion of the colour.

Authentic works feature direct chalk texture, hand-drawn linework, and subtle pigment blending unachievable in mechanical prints. Signatures, period paper tones, and original framing paper backing assist in verification.

Frame the artwork in a neutral mount and minimalist frame to allow the colour palette to serve as a focal point. Position it as part of a gallery wall or directly above a console table or sideboard.

Mount pastel drawings behind UV-protective glass with a window mount to prevent direct contact between the pigment and the glass surface. Keep the paper away from direct sunlight, damp conditions, and heat sources.
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