Martin Bradley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Martin Bradley Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 27, 2024
Martin Bradley, The King of Siam, 1975
Est: £600 - £800
Martin Bradley, British 1931-2023 - The King of Siam, 1975; oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right 'Martin Bradley 1975', titled lower left 'The King of Siam', 116 x 73.3 cm (ARR) Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Modern Art and Design, 8th June 2011, lot 995; private collection
Roseberys
Oct. 23, 2024
λ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH 1931-2023), CONSTRUCTION
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
λ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH 1931-2023)CONSTRUCTIONWatercolour and ink with scratching outSigned and dated 1952 (lower left), inscribed in traditional Chinese characters (to lower edge of sheet)31.5 x 25.5cm (12¼ x 10 in.)Provenance:Private Collection, Sir Jack Baer (1924-2016), British art dealer and founder of Hazlitt Gallery in 1948Sale, Christie's, London, 14 July 2011, lot 151Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 23, 2024
λ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH 1931-2023), UNTITLED
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
λ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH 1931-2023)UNTITLEDOil on canvasSigned and dated 58 (lower right)57 x 43cm (22¼ x 16¾ in.)Provenance:Sale, Christie's, London 12 October 2011, lot 183Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 23, 2024
λ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH 1931-2023), UNTITLED
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
λ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH 1931-2023)UNTITLEDEnamel on cardSigned with initials and dated 52 (upper centre)16.5 x 14.5cm (6¼ x 5½ in.)Provenance:Private Collection, Sir Jack Baer (1924-2016), British art dealer and founder of Hazlitt Gallery in 1948Sale, Christie's, London, 12 October 2011, lot 181 (with the title Today we have a Yeng Yeng Che Che invisibility)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 10, 2024
Martin Bradley, Three Chess Pieces
Est: $200 - $400
(British, born 1931) 87/100, signed lower right "Martin Bradley", lithograph, sight 21-1/2 x 28-5/8 in.; metal frame, 33-3/8 x 40-1/2 x 1 in. Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Oct. 10, 2024
Martin Bradley, Narciso Murano Chess Piece
Est: $500 - $700
(British, born 1931) or Narcissus standing, one-armed bird on glass cart, edition 9/25, signed on top of green glass base "Martin Bradley", Murano glass with wood axels, 16-1/8 x 7-1/4 x 8-1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Oct. 10, 2024
Martin Bradley, Sirena Chess Piece
Est: $500 - $700
(British, born 1931) or Mermaid, "Martin Bradley", edition 21/25, signed at tail base, Murano glass, Murano glass sculpture with oval base, 15-3/8 x 9-5/8 x 5 in. Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 11, 2024
Martin Bradley, The King of Siam, 1975;
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Martin Bradley, British 1931-2023 - The King of Siam, 1975; oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right 'Martin Bradley 1975', titled lower left 'The King of Siam', 116 x 73.3 cm (ARR) Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Modern Art and Design, 8th June 2011, lot 995; private collection
Roseberys
Sep. 11, 2024
Martin Bradley, Untitled, 1962;
Est: £300 - £500
Martin Bradley, British 1931-2023 - Untitled, 1962; gouache and pencil on paper, signed and dated lower right 'Martin Bradley 1962', 46.5 x 66 cm (ARR) Note: Martin Bradley is a British painter whose work is suffused with surrealism and symbolism, whilst also displaying the strong influence of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy which he encountered on his extensive travels around Asia. Artworks by Bradley are held in the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and by important figures such as Roland Penrose, Barbara Hepworth and Herbert Read. During the 1950s he held exhibitions at galleries including Gimpel Fils, Redfern and Galerie Rive Gauche, which showed important international figures such as Max Ernst and Yves Tanguy.
Roseberys
Jul. 17, 2024
Martin Bradley (British, 1931-2023) Le Deux Collines
Est: £800 - £1,200
Martin Bradley (British, 1931-2023) Le Deux Collines signed and dated 'Martin Bradley 1970' (lower left) oil and pencil on canvas 143.5 x 77cm (56 1/2 x 30 5/16in).
Bonhams
Jun. 12, 2024
⊕ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH B. 1931)
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
⊕ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH B. 1931) FALLING RAIN signed and dated Martin Bradley 1972. lower right; titled and inscribed Oui / for the / meaningful / meaningless / gibberings / of Chaos / Falling Rain. lower left oil on canvas 130 x 97cm / 51 1/4 x 38 1/4 in (unframed) Property from a Private Collector, London Provenance Sale, Christie's, London, 27th February 2008, lot 207 (purchased by the present owner)
Olympia Auctions
Jun. 12, 2024
⊕ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH B.1931)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
⊕ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH B.1931) FLOWER signed with initials and dated M.B.55. lower right; signed with initials, titled and dated Flower / MB 1955 on the reverse oil on canvas 61 x 50cm; 24 x 19 1/2in 66 x 55cm; 25 x 21 1/2in (framed) Property from a Private Collector, London Provenance Sale, Phillips London, 17th June 1997, lot 124 Julian Hartnoll, London Purchased from the above by the present owner in the late 1990s
Olympia Auctions
Jun. 12, 2024
⊕ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH B.1931)
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
⊕ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH B.1931) UNTITLED signed with initials and dated 55 lower left brush and ink and gouache on paper 50 x 36cm; 19 3/4 x 14 1/4in 60 x 46.5 cm; 23 1/2 x 18 1/4in (framed) Property from a Private Collector, London Provenance Ohana Gallery, London Christie's, London, 15th December 2011, lot 162
Olympia Auctions
Mar. 27, 2024
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Untitled (The Bath)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Untitled (The Bath) signed and dated 'Martin 65.' (lower left) oil on canvas 99.5 x 64.5cm (39 3/16 x 25 3/8in).
Bonhams
Mar. 05, 2024
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, 1931-2023)
Est: £400 - £600
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, 1931-2023) MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, 1930-2023) Between the Gardens signed and dated 'Martin Bradley 1987' and titled 'Between the gardens' (lower left) watercolour on silvered board 26.4 x 24 cm. (10 3/8 x 9 1/2 in.) together with; Calf signed and dated 'Martin Bradley 1987' (lower right) and titled 'Calf' watercolour on gilded board 26.7 x 23.7 cm. (10 1/2 x 9 3/8 in.)
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 05, 2024
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, 1930-2023)
Est: £400 - £600
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, 1930-2023) MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, 1930-2023) The Chickens signed and dated 'Martin Bradley 1987' (lower right) and titled 'The Chickens' (lower left) watercolour on gilded board 26.7 x 23.5 cm. (10 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.) together with; Stormy scene signed and dated 'Martin Bradley 1987' (lower right) and inscribed 'A flash of lighting/Between the trees of the forrest/larks appear' (lower left) watercolour on silvered board 26.7 x 23.5 cm. (10 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.)
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 05, 2024
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, 1930-2023)
Est: £400 - £600
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, 1930-2023) MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, 1930-2023) Red Riding Hood signed and dated 'Martin Bradley 1987' (lower right) titled twice 'Red Riding Hood' (lower left and upper right) watercolour on patterned gilded board 26.7 x 24.1 cm. (10 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.) together with; Train signed 'Martin Bradley' (lower right) and titled 'Train' (lower left) watercolour on patterned gilded board 26.7 x 24.1 cm. (10 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.) 'My painting tends to evoke the essence of an object, an emotion real or imaginary. For me the world is composed of a long series of natural visions inextricably mixed with those of the imagination, and each picture that I make is a crystallisation of these experiences suspended in the long corridor of time.' - Martin Bradley in1962 From an early age, London-born Martin Bradley knew he wanted to be an artist. Aged 14, he ran away to sea to serve as a cabin boy on the Central and South American run. Whilst there, he started painting, primarily academic portraits of his fellow shipmates. Three years later, he returned to London and pursued studies in oriental languages, literature, and art. Many British experts on Chinese, Tibetan, and Japanese culture inspired Bradley, who developed a special interest in Chinese and Japanese calligraphy and art. He resided in Italy, France, and England before converting to Nichiren ShÃ´shÃ» Buddhism, which he claims, "changed the whole foundation of my thinking." Bradley has had over 130 solo exhibitions since 1954, and his artwork is owned by collectors all over the world.
Chiswick Auctions
Feb. 08, 2024
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on 270 grams Vélin d'Arches paper, copy 220/250. Signed and justified by hand.
Est: €250 - €300
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on Vélin d'Arches 270 gsm paper, copy 220/250. Signed and justified by hand. Size: 90 x 63 cm. The Olympic Suite is made up of 50 lithographs and silkscreen prints chosen to represent various contemporary artistic trends. It was published to commemorate the first centenary of modern Olympism. The artists chosen work in very diverse movements and styles, from the hyperrealism of Antonio López to the abstraction of Sol Lewitt, including abstract expressionism, the geometrism of Arden Quin, conceptual art, pop art, the new realism of Baldaccini and Rotella, and the new fauvism of Dokoupil, among others. Among the artists represented there are creators of great international renown, widely recognised by the critics. With a rebellious spirit, Martin Bradley began his career as an artist at a very early age, settling in London in 1949. In the mid-1950s Bradley struck up a lasting friendship with the writers of the group "The Angry Young Men", writers of great importance in the British literary revival, where he met other young painters such as Phililip Martin and Alan Davie. In 1961 he received a grant to settle in Brazil, where he achieved great success and which led him to exhibit, on his return to Europe, in the historic exhibition "Arte e Contemplazione" at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Following her success in Italy and Spain, Bradley travelled the world, passing through Turkey, Afghanistan, India and Nepal, and became fascinated by the Far East. At first, the artist's work shows a self-destructive tendency, but it evolves into works of fresh workmanship, lively colour, extreme fantasy and sympathetic appearance, resulting in works that form part of the English Pop movement. However, in contrast to this positivism, a series of graphics, signs and symbologies can be discerned which allude to criticisms of traditional customs and reflections on the passage of time, characteristics which make Bradley's paintings tremendously interesting works full of nuances.
Setdart Auction House
Nov. 29, 2023
Martin Bradley b1931 Baby Rolling Skate Mouse 1991
Est: $100 - $1,000
Martin Bradley (English, born 1931). A limited edition studio art glass sculpture. Titled, "Baby Rolling Skate Mouse," produced 1991. A whimsical artwork modeled as a mouse in colorful purple, blue, red, green, orange, and yellow art glass, with cuts to bottom to fit wood dowel axles supporting a quartet of red and clear round glass wheels. Original gallery label affixed to side with artist and work details, including edition number 9 of 25. Artist etched monogram M.B. with edition number 9 of 25. Dimensions: 11.5 X 7 X 6.5 in. Condition: Good to fair overall condition with average surface wear, having loss to one of the wheels. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $85 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction Gallery
Nov. 29, 2023
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Le Deux Collines
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Le Deux Collines signed and dated 'Martin Bradley 1970' (lower left) oil and pencil on canvas 143.5 x 77cm (56 1/2 x 30 5/16in).
Bonhams
Oct. 17, 2023
Martin Bradley (b.1931)
Est: £200 - £300
Martin Bradley (b.1931) ▴ Martin Bradley (b.1931) Untitled lithograph, signed and dated '1962' in pencil l.r., numbered '2/10' l.l. 66 x 54.5cm (visible) Condition Report: Framed: 86 x 74cm Discolouration to the paper with numerous small creases throughout. Not viewed out of of glazed frame. Ready to hang.
Sworders
Sep. 26, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Olympic Centennial Suite". Screenprint on 270 gram Vélin d’Arches paper, copy 114/250. Signed and justified by hand.
Est: €250 - €300
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on Vélin d'Arches 270 gsm paper, copy 114/250. Signed and justified by hand. Size: 90 x 63 cm. The Olympic Suite is made up of 50 lithographs and silkscreen prints chosen to represent various contemporary artistic trends. It was published to commemorate the first centenary of modern Olympism. The artists chosen work in very diverse movements and styles, from the hyperrealism of Antonio López to the abstraction of Sol Lewitt, including abstract expressionism, the geometrism of Arden Quin, conceptual art, pop art, the new realism of Baldaccini and Rotella, and the new fauvism of Dokoupil, among others. Among the artists represented there are creators of great international renown, widely recognised by the critics. With a rebellious spirit, Martin Bradley began his career as an artist at a very early age, settling in London in 1949. In the mid-1950s Bradley struck up a lasting friendship with the writers of "The Angry Young Men" group, writers of great importance in the British literary revival, where he met other young painters such as Phililip Martin and Alan Davie. In 1961 he received a grant to settle in Brazil, where he achieved great success and which led him to exhibit, on his return to Europe, in the historic exhibition "Arte e Contemplazione" at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Following her success in Italy and Spain, Bradley travelled the world, passing through Turkey, Afghanistan, India and Nepal, and became fascinated by the Far East. At first, the artist's work shows a self-destructive tendency, but it evolves into works of fresh workmanship, lively colour, extreme fantasy and sympathetic appearance, resulting in works that form part of the English Pop movement. However, in contrast to this positivism, a series of graphics, signs and symbologies can be discerned which allude to criticisms of traditional customs and reflections on the passage of time, characteristics which make Bradley's paintings tremendously interesting works full of nuances.
Setdart Auction House
Sep. 06, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on 270 gsm Vélin d'Arches paper, 108/250. Signed and justified by hand.
Est: €180 - €200
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on 270 gsm Vélin d'Arches paper, copy 108/250. Signed and justified by hand. Size: 90 x 63 cm. The Olympic Suite is made up of 50 lithographs and silkscreen prints chosen to represent various contemporary artistic trends. It was published to commemorate the first centenary of modern Olympism. The artists chosen work in very diverse movements and styles, from the hyperrealism of Antonio López to the abstraction of Sol Lewitt, including abstract expressionism, the geometrism of Arden Quin, conceptual art, pop art, the new realism of Baldaccini and Rotella, and the new fauvism of Dokoupil, among others. Among the artists represented there are creators of great international renown, widely recognised by the critics. With a rebellious spirit, Martin Bradley began his career as an artist at a very early age, settling in London in 1949. In the mid-1950s Bradley struck up a lasting friendship with the writers of "The Angry Young Men" group, writers of great importance in the British literary revival, where he met other young painters such as Phililip Martin and Alan Davie. In 1961 he received a grant to settle in Brazil, where he achieved great success and which led him to exhibit, on his return to Europe, in the historic exhibition "Arte e Contemplazione" at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Following her success in Italy and Spain, Bradley travelled the world, passing through Turkey, Afghanistan, India and Nepal, and became fascinated by the Far East. At first, the artist's work shows a self-destructive tendency, but it evolves into works of fresh workmanship, lively colour, extreme fantasy and sympathetic appearance, resulting in works that form part of the English Pop movement. However, in contrast to this positivism, a series of graphics, signs and symbologies can be discerned which allude to criticisms of traditional customs and reflections on the passage of time, characteristics which make Bradley's paintings tremendously interesting works full of nuances.
Setdart Auction House
Aug. 18, 2023
λ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH B. 1931), THE MORROW OF ST. CRISPIN
Est: £600 - £800
λ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH B. 1931)THE MORROW OF ST. CRISPINWatercolour, pencil and inkSigned and dated 52 (lower right); further signed titled and dated 1952 (on the support)44 x 43.5cm (17¼ x 17 in.)Provenance:Private Collection, Sir Jack BaerSale, Christie's, London, 15 December 2011, lot 167Please note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jul. 12, 2023
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Untitled (The Bath)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Untitled (The Bath) signed and dated 'Martin 65.' (lower left) oil on canvas 99.5 x 64.5cm (39 3/16 x 25 3/8in).
Bonhams
Jul. 11, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY, (UK, born 1931), Mixed Media/Board, FROM THE DEPTHS
Est: $400 - $500
MARTIN BRADLEY, (UK, born 1931), Mixed Media/Board, FROM THE DEPTHS, 10 ¾ inches x 9 ½ inches, matted and framed under glass in gilt wood, 18 inches x 16 ¾ inches overall. Titled, signed and dated: From The Depths, Martin Bradley, 1984 at lower center. Condition: Excellent, no issues, freely suspended from a tape hinge, verso. Provenance: Union Bank of Florida, at auction 12/30/2008, label verso.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jul. 11, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY, (UK, born 1931), Mixed Media/Board, FROM PROVENCE
Est: $400 - $500
MARTIN BRADLEY, (UK, born 1931), Mixed Media/Board, FROM PROVENCE, 10 ¾ inches x 9 ½ inches, matted and framed under glass in gilt wood, 18 inches x 16 ¾ inches overall. Signed and dated: Martin Bradley, 1984 lower right. Titled: From Provence, lower left. Condition: Excellent, no issues, freely suspended from a tape hinge, verso. Provenance: Union Bank of Florida, at auction 12/30/2008, label verso.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jul. 11, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on 270 grams Vélin d'Arches paper, copy 220/250. Signed and justified by hand.
Est: €250 - €300
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on Vélin d'Arches 270 gsm paper, copy 220/250. Signed and justified by hand. Size: 90 x 63 cm. The Olympic Suite is made up of 50 lithographs and silkscreen prints chosen to represent various contemporary artistic trends. It was published to commemorate the first centenary of modern Olympism. The artists chosen work in very diverse movements and styles, from the hyperrealism of Antonio López to the abstraction of Sol Lewitt, including abstract expressionism, the geometrism of Arden Quin, conceptual art, pop art, the new realism of Baldaccini and Rotella, and the new fauvism of Dokoupil, among others. Among the artists represented there are creators of great international renown, widely recognised by the critics. With a rebellious spirit, Martin Bradley began his career as an artist at a very early age, settling in London in 1949. In the mid-1950s Bradley struck up a lasting friendship with the writers of the group "The Angry Young Men", writers of great importance in the British literary revival, where he met other young painters such as Phililip Martin and Alan Davie. In 1961 he received a grant to settle in Brazil, where he achieved great success and which led him to exhibit, on his return to Europe, in the historic exhibition "Arte e Contemplazione" at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Following her success in Italy and Spain, Bradley travelled the world, passing through Turkey, Afghanistan, India and Nepal, and became fascinated by the Far East. At first, the artist's work shows a self-destructive tendency, but it evolves into works of fresh workmanship, lively colour, extreme fantasy and sympathetic appearance, resulting in works that form part of the English Pop movement. However, in contrast to this positivism, a series of graphics, signs and symbologies can be discerned which allude to criticisms of traditional customs and reflections on the passage of time, characteristics which make Bradley's paintings tremendously interesting works full of nuances.
Setdart Auction House
Jun. 06, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY, BRITISH B.1931 - ‘THEY GAZED AT ME, THE APPLES’, 1955; GOUACHE ON PAPER, SIGNED
Est: £500 - £700
Martin Bradley, British b.1931 - ‘They gazed at me, the apples’, 1955; gouache on paper, signed and dated lower right 'Martin Bradley 1955' and titled lower left, 37.5 x 50 cm (ARR)
Roseberys
Jun. 06, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY, BRITISH B.1931 - UNTITLED, 1963; WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER, SIGNED AND DATED LOWER L
Est: £800 - £1,200
Martin Bradley, British b.1931 - Untitled, 1963; watercolour on paper, signed and dated lower left 'Martin 1963', 89 x 65 cm (ARR) Provenance: Gallery One, London (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame); England & Co., London (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame); private collection
Roseberys
May. 31, 2023
Martin Bradley
Est: €10 - €20
madness wheels color lithograph, the sheet cm. 56x50
Bolli & Romiti s.r.l
May. 16, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on 270 gsm Vélin d'Arches paper, copy 197/250. Signed and justified by hand.
Est: €250 - €300
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on 270 gsm Vélin d'Arches paper, copy 197/250. Signed and justified by hand. Size: 90 x 63 cm. The Olympic Suite is made up of 50 lithographs and silkscreen prints chosen to represent various contemporary artistic trends. It was published to commemorate the first centenary of modern Olympism. The artists chosen work in very diverse movements and styles, from the hyperrealism of Antonio López to the abstraction of Sol Lewitt, including abstract expressionism, the geometrism of Arden Quin, conceptual art, pop art, the new realism of Baldaccini and Rotella, and the new fauvism of Dokoupil, among others. Among the artists represented there are creators of great international renown, widely recognised by the critics. With a rebellious spirit, Martin Bradley began his career as an artist at a very early age, settling in London in 1949. In the mid-1950s Bradley struck up a lasting friendship with the writers of "The Angry Young Men" group, writers of great importance in the British literary revival, where he met other young painters such as Phililip Martin and Alan Davie. In 1961 he received a grant to settle in Brazil, where he achieved great success and which led him to exhibit, on his return to Europe, in the historic exhibition "Arte e Contemplazione" at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Following her success in Italy and Spain, Bradley travelled the world, passing through Turkey, Afghanistan, India and Nepal, and became fascinated by the Far East. At first, the artist's work shows a self-destructive tendency, but it evolves into works of fresh workmanship, lively colour, extreme fantasy and sympathetic appearance, resulting in works that form part of the English Pop movement. However, in contrast to this positivism, a series of graphics, signs and symbologies can be discerned which allude to criticisms of traditional customs and reflections on the passage of time, characteristics which make Bradley's paintings tremendously interesting works full of nuances.
Setdart Auction House
Mar. 29, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on 270 grams Vélin d'Arches paper, copy 220/250. Signed and justified by hand.
Est: €250 - €300
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on Vélin d'Arches 270 gsm paper, copy 220/250. Signed and justified by hand. Size: 90 x 63 cm. The Olympic Suite is made up of 50 lithographs and silkscreen prints chosen to represent various contemporary artistic trends. It was published to commemorate the first centenary of modern Olympism. The artists chosen work in very diverse movements and styles, from the hyperrealism of Antonio López to the abstraction of Sol Lewitt, including abstract expressionism, the geometrism of Arden Quin, conceptual art, pop art, the new realism of Baldaccini and Rotella, and the new fauvism of Dokoupil, among others. Among the artists represented there are creators of great international renown, widely recognised by the critics. With a rebellious spirit, Martin Bradley began his career as an artist at a very early age, settling in London in 1949. In the mid-1950s Bradley struck up a lasting friendship with the writers of the group "The Angry Young Men", writers of great importance in the British literary revival, where he met other young painters such as Phililip Martin and Alan Davie. In 1961 he received a grant to settle in Brazil, where he achieved great success and which led him to exhibit, on his return to Europe, in the historic exhibition "Arte e Contemplazione" at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Following her success in Italy and Spain, Bradley travelled the world, passing through Turkey, Afghanistan, India and Nepal, and became fascinated by the Far East. At first, the artist's work shows a self-destructive tendency, but it evolves into works of fresh workmanship, lively colour, extreme fantasy and sympathetic appearance, resulting in works that form part of the English Pop movement. However, in contrast to this positivism, a series of graphics, signs and symbologies can be discerned which allude to criticisms of traditional customs and reflections on the passage of time, characteristics which make Bradley's paintings tremendously interesting works full of nuances.
Setdart Auction House
Mar. 22, 2023
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Un Image pour un Saint Slave
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Un Image pour un Saint Slave signed and dated 'Martin 60.' (lower right); further signed, titled and dated 'Un image pour/un saint slave/Martin Bradley/1960' (on canvas verso) oil on canvas 102 x 76cm (40 3/16 x 29 15/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2023
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Untitled
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Martin Bradley (British, born 1931) Untitled signed with initials and dated 'MB57.' (lower left) oil on board 92 x 122.5cm (36 1/4 x 48 1/4in).
Bonhams
Mar. 15, 2023
Martin Bradley (b. 1931) Thème florale, 1960
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Martin Bradley (b. 1931) Thème florale, 1960 Oil on craft paper mounted on canvas Signed and dated upper right Framed, dated and titled on the reverse 134 x 68 cm Provenance : - Galerie Rive Gauche, Paris - Private collection, Paris Exhibition : Venice, Palazzo Grassi, "Mostra Internazionale delle Arti e del Costume", 1961 Martin Bradley (né en 1931) Thème florale, 1960 Huile sur papier craft marouflé sur toile Signé et daté en haut à droite Contresigné, daté et titré au dos 134 x 68 cm Provenance : - Galerie Rive Gauche, Paris - Collection particulière, Paris Exposition : Venise, Palazzo Grassi, "Mostra Internazionale delle Arti e del Costume", 1961
Piasa
Mar. 14, 2023
Martin Bradley, British, b.1931 - Composition, c.1948/50; oil on board, 128 x 78 cm (ARR) Pro
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Martin Bradley, British, b.1931 - Composition, c.1948/50; oil on board, 128 x 78 cm (ARR) Provenance: Bonhams, London, Modern Pictures and Sculpture, 19th July 2011, lot 165; Bonhams, London, Modern British and Irish Art, 11th March 2014, lot 152, dated c.1948/50 (unsold); private collection Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Mar. 14, 2023
Martin Bradley, British b.1931 - Dragon Child, 1978; oil on canvas assemblage, signed and dated
Est: £300 - £500
Martin Bradley, British b.1931 - Dragon Child, 1978; oil on canvas assemblage, signed and dated lower left 'Martin Bradley 78' and titled upper left, 97.8 x 40 cm (ARR) Note: Martin Bradley is a British painter whose work is suffused with surrealism and symbolism, whilst also displaying the strong influence of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy which he encountered on his extensive travels around Asia. Artworks by Bradley are held in the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and by important figures such as Roland Penrose, Barbara Hepworth and Herbert Read. During the 1950s he held exhibitions at galleries including Gimpel Fils, Redfern and Galerie Rive Gauche, which showed important international figures such as Max Ernst and Yves Tanguy.
Roseberys
Mar. 14, 2023
Martin Bradley, British b. 1931 - Fighting Cocks, 1966; watercolour on paper, signed and dated
Est: £600 - £800
Martin Bradley, British b. 1931 - Fighting Cocks, 1966; watercolour on paper, signed and dated lower right 'Martin 66', 55 x 116 cm (ARR)
Roseberys
Feb. 16, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY (RICHMOND, 1931): A RESEARCH FOR INDIVIDUATION, 1977
Est: €800 - €900
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, 1931) A research for individuation, 1977 Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 50 cm Title, date and signature upper right: A research for individuation, Martin Bradley, 1977 Excellent conditions
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Feb. 02, 2023
MARTIN BRADLEY UNTITLED
Est: $600 - $800
MARTIN BRADLEY Untitled Oil on canvas. 520 x 630mm
Webb’s – Specialist Auctioneers
Dec. 13, 2022
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, b.1931)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, b.1931) MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, b.1931) Weather Vane signed with initials and dated 'MB-56' (lower left), further signed, titled and dated again 'WEATHER VANE/MB-56' (verso) oil on board 75 x 91 cm. (29 1/2 x 35 3/4 in.) ARR
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 13, 2022
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, b.1931)
Est: £500 - £700
Â§ MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, b.1931) MARTIN BRADLEY (BRITISH, b.1931) Dragon Child signed and dated 'Martin Bradley 78' (lower left) and titled 'Dragon Child' (upper left) oil on canvas 40.1 x 98 cm. (15 3/4 x 38 5/8 in.) ARR
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 13, 2022
Martin Bradley (British, 1931-), 'Flag', mixed media, 41 x 91cm, unframed
Est: £600 - £800
Martin Bradley (British, 1931-) 'Flag' mixed media initialled and dated '58, with Waddington Galleries label verso
Gorringes
Dec. 08, 2022
Martin Bradley, British b. 1931 - Fighting Cocks, 1966; watercolour on paper, signed and dated
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Martin Bradley, British b. 1931 - Fighting Cocks, 1966; watercolour on paper, signed and dated lower right 'Martin 66', 55 x 116 cm (ARR)
Roseberys
Dec. 08, 2022
Martin Bradley, British b. 1931 - Le Coq d'Or, 1955; oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Martin Bradley, British b. 1931 - Le Coq d'Or, 1955; oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left 'Martin Bradley 1955', also signed, titled and dated on the reverse 'Martin Bradley "Le Coq d'Or" 1955', 63 x 76 cm (ARR) Provenance: Christie's, London, Modern British and Continental Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings and Sculpture, 27th Apr 1995, lot 210, illus.pg.32
Roseberys
Oct. 27, 2022
Martin BRADLEY, Acrílico s/ tela, 40 x 30 cm
Est: €300 - €500
Martin BRADLEY (1931) "Lady Bird" Acrílico sobre tela Assinado e datado de 1997 Dim. aprox.: 40 x 30 cm. Certificado Galerie Theo Wijnhoven (Bruges) 2006. Emoldurado.
Palácio do Correio Velho
Sep. 27, 2022
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on 270 grams Vélin d'Arches paper, copy 110/250. Signed and justified by hand.
Est: €250 - €300
MARTIN BRADLEY (Richmond, England, 1931). Untitled, 1992, from the "Suite Olympic Centennial". Silkscreen on Vélin d'Arches 270 gsm paper, copy 110/250. Hand signed and justified. This work is part of the "Suite Olympic Centennial", complete edition 110/250, which will be auctioned on 27 September 2022, in 50 consecutive lots numbered 35245230 to 35245280. Measurements: 90 x 63 cm. The Olympic Suite is made up of 50 lithographs and serigraphs chosen to represent various contemporary artistic trends. It was published to commemorate the first centenary of modern Olympism. The artists chosen work in very diverse movements and styles, from the hyperrealism of Antonio López to the abstraction of Sol Lewitt, including abstract expressionism, the geometrism of Arden Quin, conceptual art, pop art, the new realism of Baldaccini and Rotella, and the new fauvism of Dokoupil, among others. Among the artists represented there are creators of great international renown, widely recognised by the critics. With a rebellious spirit, Martin Bradley began his career as an artist at a very early age, settling in London in 1949. In the mid-1950s Bradley struck up a lasting friendship with the writers of "The Angry Young Men" group, writers of great importance in the British literary revival, where he met other young painters such as Phililip Martin and Alan Davie. In 1961 he received a grant to settle in Brazil, where he achieved great success and which led him to exhibit, on his return to Europe, in the historic exhibition "Arte e Contemplazione" at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Following her success in Italy and Spain, Bradley travelled the world, passing through Turkey, Afghanistan, India and Nepal, and became fascinated by the Far East. At first, the artist's work shows a self-destructive tendency, but it evolves into works of fresh workmanship, lively colour, extreme fantasy and sympathetic appearance, resulting in works that form part of the English Pop movement. However, in contrast to this positivism, a series of graphics, signs and symbologies can be discerned which allude to criticisms of traditional customs and reflections on the passage of time, characteristics which make Bradley's paintings tremendously interesting works full of nuances.
Setdart Auction House