ORIGINAL ART SALE@ 2 x Life studies

I've been asked by Paul Vyse (who is a freelance designer with history on the Doctor Who comics) whether I could upload this graphic he has created in order to sell two pieces of Frank Bellamy's artwork. As he has done all the work for me, how could I say no! I am not on commission, but just grateful that Paul has previously shared some of the art he owns. Paul also says he's open to sensible offers, use his email below - found on these images to spoil spammers chances of getting his address. 

Bellamy was accepted into the Royal Society of Arts - bringing his post-nominals to up to three sets - in the same year he ran a "life class". These were held at the Studio Club, Swallow Street, Piccadilly, and Nancy and Frank were both members of that club. 

 

"Life Study: "8 March 1965 - Rear view"

"Life Study: "4 January 1965 - Lying hand on chin"

 Please direct all messages and monies to Paul directly, thanks 

 

AUCTION SUMMARY

"Life Study: "8 March 1965 - Rear view"
WHERE?: Direct from Paul Vyse
OFFER PRICE: £400.00

"Life Study: "4  January 1965 - Lying, hand on chin"
WHERE?: Direct from Paul Vyse
OFFER PRICE: £400.00

ORIGINAL ART: Life Study

Life Study - side view seated

Which would you rather have? A fur coat or three Bellamy original artworks? 

Someone contacted me recently having discovered the blog (let's call her "jen_jen33", for reasons you'll soon discover). She let me know she owned three artworks by Frank Bellamy. But what was fascinating was the story of how she came by them. Like a lot of us, we've seen our parents' homes sold for care costs. She inherited the pictures on this page and let me know how her mother received them back in the late 70s. 

"jen_jen33" said: "I have just inherited these from my Mum who was given them by Frank's wife in exchange for a fur coat in the 70s.  They both lived in Geddington, Northants". She went on to tell me, "My mother was an art (and fashion) teacher in Kettering, but lived in Geddington where Nancy did.  And yes, I think you must be right, the fur coat/picture exchange probably happened in the late 70s." 

"jen_jen33"has decided to part with the life study shown here but to keep the two Garth strips which she has kindly shared with me/us! The life study is now on ebay. It has already has a bid for £100. It's described as:

Frank Bellamy original signed life drawing from 1970s. In perfect condition. Frank Bellamy 1970s life drawing.  Excellent condition and framed properly.   Was a gift from artist's wife.

The two Garth strips - which I repeat are NOT for sale - are from two stories:

Garth: Freak out to Fear" - H202

H202 is from "Freak Out to Fear" story which ran which ran in the Daily Mirror (6 June 1974 - 27 September 1974 #H132-H227)

Garth: "The Bride of Jenghiz Khan" H240

H240 is from "Bride of Jenghiz Khan" which ran in the Daily Mirror (28 September 1974 - 14 January 1975 #H228-J11)

Thanks again to jen_jen33 for being so kind to allow me to share this fascinating story.

AUCTION SUMMARY

LIFE STUDY
WHERE?: eBay
WHO?: jen_jen33
STARTING BID: £100
NO. OF BIDS: 13
ENDING PRICE:£255
END DATE: Sunday 29 August 2021

Bellamy Life Studies

Tony Smith, appears in the Frank Bellamy Checklist as he interviewed Frank Bellamy, shortly before Frank died and also published various articles in the Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph. His articles helped keep Frank's name in the limelight - just search for his name on the Articles on Frank page.

Anyway he was inspired by the start of the new series I'm doing based around Alan Davis' findings amongst Frank's studio 'detritus'! I'm so glad the series has prompted such a response. Tony sent me three images by Frank I have never seen before and with Tony's permission I present them here. As Tony explained they are all behind glass and therefore not the best representations of the master's work! But I'm more than happy to spread the love!

Tony added that the middle one is, according to Nancy Bellamy herself, Frank's drawing of her!

Nancy Bellamy kneeling