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CECIL ROCHFORT D’OYLY-JOHN 1906-1993

At the outbreak of the Second World War, D’OYLY-JOHN took a commission in the Provost Corps and during the 1945 campaign was wounded and temporarily blinded as a result of being blown up by a bomb. It was during the period of convalescence that he took up painting as a pastime but he soon proved himself to be a natural artist of uncommon genius.

D’OYLY-JOHN was one of the most successful and brilliant (in both senses of the word) artists of his time. What is his genius and colour sense? It defies explanation, other than that it reflected his personality. He used his genius and colour sense with equanimity in everything he painted. Subjects are made up of several different colours, although to us it may seem to be of one shade or tone, and in this you will realise the brilliance of D’OYLY-JOHN’s technique.

In the 1950s and 1960s, his works were sold in print form by one of the major publishers of that time, and thus his work became universally known and popular.

A number of his paintings were acquired by the Queen Mother (when she was Queen) for the Royal collection and his work is to be seen in other notable collections throughout the world.

D’OYLY-JOHN lived in Rottingdean, near Brighton, and travelled extensively throughout Europe in search of new subjects to glorify his canvases. His paintings have been available since 1980 through StewArt Gallery.

Archway in a Mediterranean Village

Archway in a Mediterranean Village, oil on board 23x38cm. One Family owner since new, this has been stored away for 30 years! Delightful soft but definite colouring, we have lightly cleaned it.All in good order, but original frame perhaps a little off colour (I would hang it on my wall as is.)

Beaulieu Village near Monte Carlo, South

Oil on canvas 10"x14", newly framed and in good order.

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Cannes en Haut

Oil on canvas 35x70cm in original frame - one family owner from new. Has been stored away for 30 years - lightly cleaned by us and now showing superb colours. In good order, frame a little dated. (I would hang as is on my wall.)Title inscribed verso by artist.

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Near the Flower Market in Cannes

Oil on canvas 14"x28" in original frame. All in good order. From a private vendor in the West Country.Fully titled "Near the Flower Market in Cannes near Nice - French Riviera" on the back by the Artist.

Portofino nr Rapallo

Oil on canvas 10"x14" Title inscribed verso by artist. In good untouched condition, newly framed.

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Rapallo Nr Portofino

Fully titled verso by Artist, "Rapallo near Portofino, Italian Riviera", oil on canvas 25x35cm, framed. From a private home in the north, lightly cleaned by us.

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Valaures

Fully titled by artist verso "Valaures near Cannes, South of France", oil on canvas 25x35cm framed. Lightly cleaned with very minor piece of retouching by our expert, all in good order. From a private vendor in the north of England.