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The Clock Tower Porthleven Harbour in Cornwall, England. By Lucy Pratt.
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for sale €3,452     $3,747
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The Clock Tower Porthleven Harbour in Cornwall, England. By Lucy Pratt.

Later than 1960
Description

This expressive oil painting by contemporary British artist Lucy Pratt depicts a sunlit coastal village tucked against steep green hills that rise toward a ridge of dark trees. At the heart of the composition stands a warm terracotta coloured tower (with a clock face) surrounded by tightly clustered houses painted in soft yellows, whites, blues and ochres. Beyond them the land opens onto a lively blue sea, where seagulls rest on the rocky foreshore and white-capped water meets a pale beach.

In the lower left, a tree or shrub heavy with bright yellow and orange autumn leaves frames the view, while darker rocks and vegetation occupy the right foreground. The sky is a soft wash of pale blue and pinkish cloud. Pratt works with bold, broken brushstrokes and a heightened, joyful palette typical of her coastal work blues, greens, golds and warm earth tones that convey both the solidity of the village and the movement of light and water.

The result is a lively yet tranquil celebration of place, characteristic of Pratt’s long affection for the Devon and Cornwall coastlines (and similar Mediterranean-inspired harbour villages).

Oil on Panel.

1970

The painting hangs in a simple light wood frame with a narrow gilt inner slip.

Dimensions are 75.5cm wide. 58cm Tall and 4.5cm deep.

Delivery to you within the Uk is included in the asking Price.

Shipping is also a pleasure so please do contact us for a quote.

Many thanks for looking Chris.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Porthleven Harbour Oil Painting to a period later than 1960.

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This expressive oil painting by contemporary British artist Lucy Pratt depicts a sunlit coastal village tucked against steep green hills that rise toward a ridge of dark trees.
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At the heart of the composition stands a warm terracotta coloured tower (with a clock face) surrounded by tightly clustered houses painted in soft yellows, whites, blues and ochres.
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd

Beyond them the land opens onto a lively blue sea, where seagulls rest on the rocky foreshore and white-capped water meets a pale beach.

In the lower left, a tree or shrub heavy with bright yellow and orange autumn leaves frames the view, while darker rocks and vegetation occupy the right foreground. The sky is a soft wash of pale blue and pinkish cloud. Pratt works with bold, broken brushstrokes and a heightened, joyful palette typical of her coastal work blues, greens, golds and warm earth tones that convey both the solidity of the village and the movement of light and water.

The result is a lively yet tranquil celebration of place, characteristic of Pratt’s long affection for the Devon and Cornwall coastlines (and similar Mediterranean-inspired harbour villages).

Oil on Panel.

1970

The painting hangs in a simple light wood frame with a narrow gilt inner slip.

Dimensions are 75.5cm wide. 58cm Tall and 4.5cm deep.

Delivery to you within the Uk is included in the asking Price.

Shipping is also a pleasure so please do contact us for a quote.

Many thanks for looking Chris.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Porthleven Harbour Oil Painting to a period later than 1960.

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Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010
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A framed oil painting portraying the harbour town of Porthleven with its clock tower, turquoise sea, and hillside scenery.
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Archive I A framed oil painting portraying the harbour town of Porthleven with its clock tower, turquoise sea, and hillside scenery.

The Clock Tower Porthleven Harbour in Cornwall, England. By Lucy Pratt.

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A framed oil painting portraying the harbour town of Porthleven with its clock tower, turquoise sea, and hillside scenery.
The Clock Tower Porthleven Harbour in Cornwall, England. By Lucy Pratt.
Ref: SA1245940
A framed oil painting portraying the harbour town of Porthleven with its clock tower, turquoise sea, and hillside scenery.
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  • ObjectLandscape Painting
  • PeriodLater than 1960
  • StyleContemporary British
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Timber Frame
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsClock tower detail, Impasto brushwork, Harbour scenery, Moulded wooden frame

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Contemporary British coastal painting often incorporates impasto techniques, expressive brushwork, and vivid colour palettes to capture maritime light, working harbours, and shoreline scenery across the British Isles.

Original oil paintings are typically executed with oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, presented inside profiled timber frames with painted or gilded slip details.

Authentic oil paintings display physical paint texture such as impasto ridges, visible brushstrokes, an artist signature or initials, and consistent canvas mounting on wooden stretcher bars.

Coastal landscape artwork can be styled above a console table or sideboard, paired with natural oak furniture, linen textiles, and neutral wall surfaces to complement maritime colour schemes.

Keep original oil paintings out of direct sunlight and away from high humidity. Lightly dust the surface using a soft, dry artist brush, avoiding water, cleaning detergents, or abrasive cloths.
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