John Bratby

John Bratby

British · 1928–1992 · Painter

John Randall Bratby RA was an English painter who founded the kitchen sink realism style of art that was influential in the late 1950s. He made portraits of his family and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Bratby, UNTITLED (FOR 'THE HORSE'S MOUTH'), 1958, Oil on boardUNTITLED (FOR 'THE HORSE'S MOUTH'), 1958Lyon & Turnbull · £27,500≈ $35,987≈ €32,946Sign up to see
  2. John Bratby, White and Mauve Butterfly Irises, 1966, oil on canvasWhite and Mauve Butterfly Irises, 1966Lyon & Turnbull · £15,120≈ $17,471≈ €17,557Sign up to see
  3. John Bratby, Boats and David, oil on canvasBoats and DavidLyon & Turnbull · £8,190≈ $9,464≈ €9,510Sign up to see

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  1. John Bratby, Untitled
    Untitled
    Sworders · · Lot 169
    £400≈ $663≈ €486HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Sworders ↗
  2. John Bratby, Untitled
    Untitled
    Sworders · · Lot 409
    £880≈ $1,381≈ €1,043HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
  3. John Bratby, Untitled
    Untitled
    Sworders · · Lot 410
    £400≈ $628≈ €474HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Sworders ↗
  4. THE MASKED HARLEQUIN, VENICE, 1974
    Oil · Canvas
    61 by 76cm., 24 by 30in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 66
    €1,300≈ $1,646≈ £1,127HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
  5. John Bratby, DAYAN AT THE AGE OF HIS FIRST SMILE, 8 WEEKS - I, oil on canvas
    DAYAN AT THE AGE OF HIS FIRST SMILE, 8 WEEKS - I
    Oil · Canvas
    50.5cm x 76cm (19.75in x 29.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 188
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. John Bratby, DAYAN AT THE AGE OF HIS FIRST SMILE, 8 WEEKS - I, oil on canvas
    DAYAN AT THE AGE OF HIS FIRST SMILE, 8 WEEKS - I
    Oil · Canvas
    50.5cm x 76cm (19.75in x 29.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 174
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. John Bratby, Red Canal Water and Gondola, 1988, oil on canvas
    Red Canal Water and Gondola, 1988
    Oil · Canvas
    122 x 91½cm (48 x 36in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗

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About John Bratby

John Randall Bratby RA was an English painter who founded the kitchen sink realism style of art that was influential in the late 1950s. He made portraits of his family and celebrities. His works were seen in television and film. Bratby was also a writer.

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