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b. 1931 - d. 2010

Born in 1931 in Brierly Hill, Staffordshire, artist John Ambrose loved art as a child, and he was formally trained in art in the West Midlands. After many vacations in Cornwall, he eventually rented a cottage and studio in the area and spent the next 30 years living and working there. John Ambrose's oil paintings of the Cornish sea and Venice waterways, which he created during trips to Italy, exquisitely capture the movement of the water and the atmosphere through his skilled use of color.

Artist John Ambrose exhibited his artwork in Germany in the early 1980s, and he garnered a large following in that country. Many of John Ambrose's artworks for sale are oil paintings of coastal towns. Complete your home gallery, and view other breathtaking oil paintings online and at auction by browsing artwork at Invaluable.

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  • John Ambrose (British, 1931-2010) View of St Ives
    Mar. 26, 2025

    John Ambrose (British, 1931-2010) View of St Ives

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    John Ambrose (British, 1931-2010) View of St Ives signed 'John Ambrose' (lower left) oil on canvas 98 x 148.5cm (38 9/16 x 58 7/16in).

    Bonhams
  • JOHN AMBROSE (1931-2010) CLIPPER SHIP O/C PAINTING
    Mar. 25, 2025

    JOHN AMBROSE (1931-2010) CLIPPER SHIP O/C PAINTING

    Est: $50 - $10,000

    Signed Ambrose to corner. Oil on canvas. Framed in gilded carved detail wood frame. Frame: H 29.5" x W 41.5" Canvas: H 24" x W 36" Condition: Canvas in overall good condition, and presents well. Scuffs and marks to gilded frame. Wear consistent with age and use.

    Westport Auction
  • JOHN AMBROSE DONOVAN ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING - AFTER
    Jun. 08, 2024

    JOHN AMBROSE DONOVAN ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING - AFTER

    Est: $600 - $10,000

    180031 JOHN AMBROSE DONOVAN ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING - AFTER John Ambrose Donovan (1871-1941, American) Original framed oil painting done in the manner of by an unknown artist. Size: 25.5 X 29.5" Framed Condition: Fine condition.

    Florida Estate Sales Inc.
  • Ambrose, John | 1931 Brierley Hill, England - 2010 St. Ives, Cornwall, England
    Jun. 01, 2024

    Ambrose, John | 1931 Brierley Hill, England - 2010 St. Ives, Cornwall, England

    Est: -

    Ambrose, John 1931 Brierley Hill, England - 2010 St. Ives, Cornwall, England Strandleben Öl auf Hartfaser · 30,5 x 40,5 cm. Unten links signiert: John Ambrose. Rahmen.

    GAILER Kunstauktionshaus am Chiemsee
  • Ambrose, John | 1931 Brierley Hill, England - 2010 St. Ives, Cornwall, England
    Jun. 01, 2024

    Ambrose, John | 1931 Brierley Hill, England - 2010 St. Ives, Cornwall, England

    Est: -

    Ambrose, John 1931 Brierley Hill, England - 2010 St. Ives, Cornwall, England Strandvergnügen mit Kinderkarussell Öl auf Hartfaser · 30,5 x 40,5 cm. Unten rechts signiert: John Ambrose. Rahmen.

    GAILER Kunstauktionshaus am Chiemsee
  • John Ambrose 1931-2010 Naval Maritime Oil Painting
    Jan. 17, 2024

    John Ambrose 1931-2010 Naval Maritime Oil Painting

    Est: $1 - $1,000

    John Ambrose ( English, 1931 - 2010 ). Oil on canvas painting depicting a naval seascape. Signed lower right corner. Gallery framing label on verso. Art presented in a stepped gold painted wood frame. Work Size: 33.5 x 23.25 in. Dimensions: 36.75 X 26.75 X 1.5 in. Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear, Storage wear to the edges and the corners of the frame. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: MiddleManBrokers Inc. does not offer in-house shipping for this item. We will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

    MiddleManBrokers
  • John Ambrose 1931-2010 Warship Boat Oil Painting
    Jan. 17, 2024

    John Ambrose 1931-2010 Warship Boat Oil Painting

    Est: $1 - $1,000

    John Ambrose ( English, 1931 - 2010 ). Oil on canvas painting depicting two English wartime galleon ship seascape over turbulent oceanic waves. Signed lower right corner. Art presented in a gold painted wooden frame. Work Size: 11.25 x 15.25 in. Dimensions: 13.5 X 18 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear, Storage wear to the edges and the corners of the frame. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: MiddleManBrokers Inc. offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, for $65 plus insurance. We will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

    MiddleManBrokers
  • John Ambrose (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, A Venice canal scene with gondolas and a view of the Rialto
    Apr. 25, 2023

    John Ambrose (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, A Venice canal scene with gondolas and a view of the Rialto

    Est: £100 - £200

    John Ambrose (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, A Venice canal scene with gondolas and a view of the Rialto fish market. Signed lower right. Approx. 29 1/2" x 39 1/2"

    Claydon Auctioneers
  • Ship Oil Painting by John Ambrose [163414]
    Mar. 31, 2023

    Ship Oil Painting by John Ambrose [163414]

    Est: $300 - $500

    John Ambrose was a British artist, 1931-2010, known for his ship paintings. Oil painting, 3 mast ship in foreground, 2 smaller ships in background. Canvas 23.5x35", frame 30.5x42". Canvas has creases on left and right sides, frame has some dings, please inspect. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

    Holabird Western Americana
  • Ambrose (John, 1931-2010). Cornish Harbour View and others
    Feb. 15, 2023

    Ambrose (John, 1931-2010). Cornish Harbour View and others

    Est: £200 - £300

    Ambrose (John, 1931-2010). Cornish Harbour View and others * Ambrose (John, 1931-2010). Cornish Harbour View, oil on board, signed lower left, sheet size 30 x 40.3 cm (11 7/8 x 15 7/8 ins), Moonshine Framers Penzance stamp to verso, framed (39 x 49.3 cm), together with Baffoni (Pier Luigi, British, 1932-). Evening Light - Peak District, oil on canvas depicting two horses in a countryside setting, signed, dated to verso, 34.5 x 29 cm (13 5/8 x 11 3/8 inches), framed (46 x 50.5 cm), plus Warman (Oliver, 1932-2017). River Thames near Henley, 1981, oil on board, signed and titled to verso, sheet size 30.7 x 40.5 cm (12 1/8 x 16 ins), framed (40.5 x 50.5 cm), and two other similar oil and/or acrylic artworks Cockatoo by Colin Emberson and Summer Fields by Norman Battershill QTY: (5)

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • JOHN AMBROSE (born 1931) British, St Ives Cambridgeshire, oil on canvas, si
    Oct. 08, 2022

    JOHN AMBROSE (born 1931) British, St Ives Cambridgeshire, oil on canvas, si

    Est: £150 - £250

    JOHN AMBROSE (born 1931) British, St Ives Cambridgeshire, oil on canvas, signed, unframed. 76 x 61 cm.

    Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
  • JOHN AMBROSE (born 1931) British, St Ives Cambridgeshire, oil on canvas, si
    Oct. 08, 2022

    JOHN AMBROSE (born 1931) British, St Ives Cambridgeshire, oil on canvas, si

    Est: £150 - £250

    JOHN AMBROSE (born 1931) British, St Ives Cambridgeshire, oil on canvas, signed, unframed. 76 x 61 cm.

    Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
  • John Ambrose
    Sep. 04, 2022

    John Ambrose

    Est: €1,000 - €2,000

    (1931 Brierly Hill - 2010 Cornwall) Strandvergnügen bei St. Ives in Cornwall In Motiv und Stil charakteristisches, von Eugène Boudin inspririertes Werk des Künstlers, der 30 Jahre in St. Ives in Cornwall lebte und dort neben Marinebildern u. a. impressionistische Strandszenen wie diese malte. Ab 1985 stellte er u. a. in der Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) und im Royal Institute of Painters in Oil aus, 1990 wurde er in die Royal Society of Marine Artists gewählt. Öl/Hartfaser. L. u. sign.; 30 cm x 40 cm. Rahmen. Oil on masonite. Signed.

    Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
  • John Ambrose
    Sep. 04, 2022

    John Ambrose

    Est: €1,000 - €2,000

    (1931 Brierly Hill - 2010 Cornwall) Sommerliches Strandleben Heiteres, in Motiv und Stil charakteristisches, von Eugène Boudin inspiriertes Werk des Künstlers, der 30 Jahre in St. Ives in Cornwall lebte und dort neben Marinebildern u. a. impressionistische Strandszenen wie diese malte. Ab 1985 stellte er u. a. in der Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) und im Royal Institute of Painters in Oil aus, 1990 wurde er in die Royal Society of Marine Artists gewählt. Öl/Hartfaser. R. u. sign.; 29 cm x 39 cm. Rahmen. Oil on masonite. Signed.

    Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
  • John Ambrose (British, 1931-2011), The R
    Oct. 08, 2021

    John Ambrose (British, 1931-2011), The R

    Est: £100 - £150

    John Ambrose (British, 1931-2011), The Red Umbrella, signed l.l., titled on John Noott Gallery label verso, oil on board, 26 by 29cm, framed. Note: Artist Resale Rights apply

    Kinghams Auctioneers
  • § John Ambrose RSMA (British 1931-2010)
    Feb. 25, 2021

    § John Ambrose RSMA (British 1931-2010)

    Est: £200 - £300

    § John Ambrose RSMA (British 1931-2010) St Ives Harbour signed 'John Ambrose' (lower left) oil on canvas 50 x 60cm

    Cheffins
  • John Ambrose (1931-2010) Oil On Canvas
    Feb. 20, 2021

    John Ambrose (1931-2010) Oil On Canvas

    Est: -

    Depicting A Clipper Ship. Signed In The Lower Right Hand Corner. Framing Measures Approximately 25in X 29in. Art Measures Approximately 19in X 23in. Bh14484 Zh

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • John Ambrose (1931-2010) British, Oil on Canvas
    Nov. 15, 2020

    John Ambrose (1931-2010) British, Oil on Canvas

    Est: $200 - $400

    "St. Ives", and other boats beached with the tide. Oil on canvas, signed lower right and titled verso. Born in Staffordshire, John Ambrose loved art as a child, and was formally trained in art in the West Midlands. After many vacations in Cornwall, he eventually rented a cottage and studio in the area and spent the next 30 years living and working there. John Ambrose's oil paintings of the Cornish sea and Venice waterways, which he created during trips to Italy, exquisitely capture the movement of the water and the atmosphere through his skilled use of color. Overall: 31 3/4 x 38 in. Sight: 23 1/4 x 29 1/2 in.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • John AMBROSE (1931-2010)
    Sep. 22, 2019

    John AMBROSE (1931-2010)

    Est: -

    Mixed media on paper attached to cardboard signed and dated bottom left 48*34 cm including the frame: 63*48 cm stains on the piece

    Alma
  • JOHN AMBROSE (1931-2010) British (AR) Harbour Scene Oil on canvas, signed,
    Nov. 21, 2018

    JOHN AMBROSE (1931-2010) British (AR) Harbour Scene Oil on canvas, signed,

    Est: £100 - £150

    JOHN AMBROSE (1931-2010) British (AR) Harbour Scene Oil on canvas, signed, framed. 49.5 x 40 cm.

    Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
  • John Ambrose (1931-2010) Smeetons Pier, St Ives
    May. 18, 2018

    John Ambrose (1931-2010) Smeetons Pier, St Ives

    Est: £150 - £250

    John Ambrose (1931-2010) Smeetons Pier, St Ives signed (lower right) oils on board 29.2cm x 39cm. Exhibited: RSMA, The Mall Galleries, London, 1992.

    Mallams
  • John Ambrose RSMA (British 1931-2010)/Tall Ships at Sea/oil on canvas, 60cm x 90cm
    Nov. 22, 2017

    John Ambrose RSMA (British 1931-2010)/Tall Ships at Sea/oil on canvas, 60cm x 90cm

    Est: £200 - £300

    John Ambrose RSMA (British 1931-2010)/Tall Ships at Sea/oil on canvas, 60cm x 90cm

    Chorley's
  • FRAMED OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING A GALLEON AT SEA, SIGNED AMBROSE, POSSIBLY J
    Aug. 01, 2017

    FRAMED OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING A GALLEON AT SEA, SIGNED AMBROSE, POSSIBLY J

    Est: £20 - £40

    FRAMED OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING A GALLEON AT SEA, SIGNED AMBROSE, POSSIBLY JOHN AMBROSE, APPROXIMATELY 40cm x 50cm

    Cato Crane & Company
  • FRAMED OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING A GALLEON AT SEA, SIGNED AMBROSE, POSSIBLY J
    Jul. 04, 2017

    FRAMED OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING A GALLEON AT SEA, SIGNED AMBROSE, POSSIBLY J

    Est: £80 - £120

    FRAMED OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING A GALLEON AT SEA, SIGNED AMBROSE, POSSIBLY JOHN AMBROSE, APPROXIMATELY 40cm x 50cm

    Cato Crane & Company
  • John Ambrose (1931-2010), Sailing ships
    Nov. 12, 2016

    John Ambrose (1931-2010), Sailing ships

    Est: €1,000 - €2,500

    Author John Ambrose (1931-2010, Canvas, oil. 50x60 cm

    Artembassy
  • John Ambrose (British, 1931-2010), oil on board, "Girl on Wall, No. 450", depiction of female figure dressed in white and wearing a...
    Oct. 10, 2016

    John Ambrose (British, 1931-2010), oil on board, "Girl on Wall, No. 450", depiction of female figure dressed in white and wearing a...

    Est: $150 - $300

    John Ambrose (British, 1931-2010), oil on board, "Girl on Wall, No. 450", depiction of female figure dressed in white and wearing a sunhat while sitting on a seawall and watching the beach-goers down below, signed LL, in 20th C. carved frame with distressed finish, expected wear including some discoloration to board and evidence of frame rubbing, frame with surface scratching and finish loss, ss: 9 1/4" h. x 15 1/4" w. (963)

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, St Ives
    Oct. 06, 2016

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, St Ives

    Est: £500 - £600

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, St Ives Harbour at low tide, Signed, 23.5" x 35.5" (59.7cm x 90.2cm)

    W.H. Lane & Son
  • * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on board, A day on
    Oct. 06, 2016

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on board, A day on

    Est: £300 - £400

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on board, A day on the sands, Signed, 11" x 15" (28cm x 38cm)

    W.H. Lane & Son
  • * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, 'Shropshire' landscape, Inscribe
    Jul. 28, 2016

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, 'Shropshire' landscape, Inscribe

    Est: £200 - £250

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, 'Shropshire' landscape, Inscribed on label to verso, Signed, 15.25" x 19.5" (38.7cm x 49.5cm)

    W.H. Lane & Son
  • JOHN AMBROSE OIL ON CANVAS SAILBOAT PAINTING
    Jun. 11, 2016

    JOHN AMBROSE OIL ON CANVAS SAILBOAT PAINTING

    Est: $100 - $200

    JOHN AMBROSE OIL ON CANVAS SAILBOAT PAINTING John Ambrose (English, b.1931), oil on canvas, depicting a sailboat on the ocean. Signed in the lower right corner. Canvas is 16 x 12". Set in a brown frame. | Size: 20 x 16" including frame

    Manor Auctions
  • * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on board, The Punch & Judy Show - crowded s
    May. 26, 2016

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on board, The Punch & Judy Show - crowded s

    Est: £300 - £350

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on board, The Punch & Judy Show - crowded summer beach, Signed, 11.5" x 15.25" (29.2cm x 38.7cm)

    W.H. Lane & Son
  • * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, 'Shropshire' landscape, Inscribe
    May. 26, 2016

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, 'Shropshire' landscape, Inscribe

    Est: £250 - £300

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on canvas, 'Shropshire' landscape, Inscribed on label to verso, Signed, 15.25" x 19.5" (38.7cm x 49.5cm)

    W.H. Lane & Son
  • * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on board, 'A Cornish Field' - farmstead bey
    May. 26, 2016

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on board, 'A Cornish Field' - farmstead bey

    Est: £200 - £250

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010), Oil on board, 'A Cornish Field' - farmstead beyond a watermeadow, Inscribed to verso, Signed, 17.25" x 23" (43.8cm x 58.4cm)

    W.H. Lane & Son
  • * John AMBROSE (1931-2010) Oil on board ‘A Cornish Field’ – farm stead beyond a water meadow Inscribed to verso Signed 17.25” x 23” (43.8cm x 58.4cm) GBP
    Mar. 17, 2016

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010) Oil on board ‘A Cornish Field’ – farm stead beyond a water meadow Inscribed to verso Signed 17.25” x 23” (43.8cm x 58.4cm) GBP

    Est: £250 - £300

    * John AMBROSE (1931-2010) Oil on board ‘A Cornish Field’ – farm stead beyond a water meadow Inscribed to verso Signed 17.25” x 23” (43.8cm x 58.4cm)

    W.H. Lane & Son
  • John Ambrose (1931-1910)
    Aug. 13, 2013

    John Ambrose (1931-1910)

    Est: -

    John Ambrose (1931-1910) The bandstand; and Beach kiosk each signed 'John Ambrose' (lower right) oil on board 17 x 21 in. (43.2 x 53.3 cm.); and 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm.) (2)

    Christie's
  • * John Ambrose [1931-2010] Children and figures on
    Apr. 24, 2013

    * John Ambrose [1931-2010] Children and figures on

    Est: £400 - £600

    * John Ambrose [1931-2010] Children and figures on a beach: signed bottom left oil on board 43 x 59.5cm. * Biography. John Ambrose [1931-2010]: Born and educated is Staffordshire. Studied West Midlands School of Art. Lived for some 30 years in St Ives and painted the harbours and beaches of Cornwall. Became a member of R.O.I 1989 and the R.S.M.A. 1990

    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
  • • John Ambrose (b. 1931), Ship in full sail, oil
    Dec. 05, 2012

    • John Ambrose (b. 1931), Ship in full sail, oil

    Est: £80 - £120

    • John Ambrose (b. 1931), Ship in full sail, oil on canvas, signed, 60cm x 91cm.

    Bellmans Auctioneers
  • ¥ John Ambrose [1931-2010] Venetian Canal signed
    Oct. 31, 2012

    ¥ John Ambrose [1931-2010] Venetian Canal signed

    Est: £300 - £500

    ¥ John Ambrose [1931-2010] Venetian Canal signed bottom left oil on board 34.5 x 24cm.

    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
  • JOHN AMBROSE Busy beach scene. Oil on board.
    Aug. 02, 2012

    JOHN AMBROSE Busy beach scene. Oil on board.

    Est: £150 - £200

    JOHN AMBROSE Busy beach scene. Oil on board. Signed. 29 x 39.5cm.

    David Lay
  • JOHN AMBROSE River landscape. Oil on canvas.
    Aug. 02, 2012

    JOHN AMBROSE River landscape. Oil on canvas.

    Est: £400 - £500

    JOHN AMBROSE River landscape. Oil on canvas. Signed. 60 x 75cm.

    David Lay
  • JOHN AMBROSE Looking down on to Porthminster
    Aug. 02, 2012

    JOHN AMBROSE Looking down on to Porthminster

    Est: £200 - £400

    JOHN AMBROSE Looking down on to Porthminster Beach, St. Ives. Oil on canvas. Signed. 51 x 61cm.

    David Lay
  • J. Ambrose (20Th Century) Folkstone, signed 'J.
    Jul. 19, 2012

    J. Ambrose (20Th Century) Folkstone, signed 'J.

    Est: £40 - £60

    J. Ambrose (20Th Century) Folkstone, signed 'J. AMBROSE', titled verso, oils on canvas, 9 ½" x 13 ½"

    Mallams
  • John Ambrose (British, b.1931) The Fish Market,
    May. 23, 2012

    John Ambrose (British, b.1931) The Fish Market,

    Est: £150 - £250

    John Ambrose (British, b.1931) The Fish Market, Venice, signed, oils on board, 11" x 15 1/4".

    Mallams
  • John Ambrose (b.1931) Smeatons Pier, St. Ives,
    Dec. 14, 2011

    John Ambrose (b.1931) Smeatons Pier, St. Ives,

    Est: £200 - £400

    John Ambrose (b.1931) Smeatons Pier, St. Ives, signed, oils on board, 11 1/2" x 15 1/2", Mall Galleries label verso Exhibited: RSMA exhibition, The Mall Galleries, London, 1992.

    Mallams
  • John Ambrose (British, 1931) Coastal scene
    Nov. 02, 2011

    John Ambrose (British, 1931) Coastal scene

    Est: £300 - £500

    Coastal scene signed 'John Ambrose' (lower left), oil on canvas 39 x 49cm (15 3/8 x 19 5/16in).

    Bonhams
  • John Ambrose (British, 1931) A day on the beach
    Nov. 02, 2011

    John Ambrose (British, 1931) A day on the beach

    Est: £300 - £500

    A day on the beach signed 'Jonh Ambrose' (lower right), oil on canvas 28.5 x 38cm (11 1/4 x 14 15/16in).

    Bonhams
  • John Ambrose (British, 1931) View of Sacre-Coeur, Montmarte
    Nov. 02, 2011

    John Ambrose (British, 1931) View of Sacre-Coeur, Montmarte

    Est: £300 - £500

    View of Sacre-Coeur, Montmarte signed 'John Ambrose' (lower left), oil on canvas 40 x 29.5cm (15 3/4 x 11 5/8in).

    Bonhams
  • * John Ambrose (b.1931) Children flying kites on a
    Oct. 20, 2010

    * John Ambrose (b.1931) Children flying kites on a

    Est: £200 - £300

    * John Ambrose (b.1931) Children flying kites on a beach signed bottom right oil on board 29.5 x 39cm.

    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
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