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Painter, b. 1935 - d. 2002

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  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002 - Tumble, 1966;
    Oct. 12, 2022

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002 - Tumble, 1966;

    Est: £150 - £200

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002 - Tumble, 1966; oil on board, signed and dated lower right 'Ben Sunlight 1966', with artist's label on the reverse, 61 x 61 cm: together with 2 other oil on canvas by the same artist, 121.5 x 76.3 cm and 76 x 50.7 cm (3) (unframed) (ARR) Provenance: the Estate of the Artist; private collection Please refer to department for condition report

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight. British 1935-2002- . One Flesh, 1965; . oil on canvas, signed a
    Sep. 24, 2019

    Ben Sunlight. British 1935-2002- . One Flesh, 1965; . oil on canvas, signed a

    Est: £200 - £300

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- One Flesh, 1965; oil on canvas, signed and dated, bears label to the reverse, 61x51cm (ARR) Provenance: with The Portico Library and Gallery, Manchester, according to the label attached to the reverse

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight. British 1935-2002- . L'Invitation, 1965; . oil on canvas, signe
    Sep. 24, 2019

    Ben Sunlight. British 1935-2002- . L'Invitation, 1965; . oil on canvas, signe

    Est: £200 - £300

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- L'Invitation, 1965; oil on canvas, signed and dated, bears inscribed label to the reverse, 63.5x76cm (ARR)

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight. British 1935-2002- . Topless, 1970; . oil on canvas, signed and
    Sep. 24, 2019

    Ben Sunlight. British 1935-2002- . Topless, 1970; . oil on canvas, signed and

    Est: £100 - £150

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- Topless, 1970; oil on canvas, signed and dated, bears partial exhibition label to the reverse, 76x63.5cm (unframed)(ARR)

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- Great Court, Kings - Summer Evening; oil
    Feb. 12, 2019

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- Great Court, Kings - Summer Evening; oil

    Est: £200 - £300

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- Great Court, Kings - Summer Evening; oil on board, signed and dated 1956, 50x90cm (ARR) Provenance: with The Portico Library and Gallery, according to label attached to the reverse In blue painted frame with linen-covered mount that has been painted. Light wear to frame. Painting appear to be in very good condition with no visible defects.

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''One Flesh''; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1965, 61x51cm (may b
    Oct. 31, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''One Flesh''; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1965, 61x51cm (may b

    Est: £150 - £200

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''One Flesh''; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1965, 61x51cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite)

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''L'Invitation''; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1965, 63.5x76cm (
    Oct. 31, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''L'Invitation''; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1965, 63.5x76cm (

    Est: £150 - £200

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''L'Invitation''; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1965, 63.5x76cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite)

    Roseberys
  • The following three lots 511-513 are from the Estate of the Artist Ben Sunlight. Ben Sunlight was
    Oct. 31, 2015

    The following three lots 511-513 are from the Estate of the Artist Ben Sunlight. Ben Sunlight was

    Est: £150 - £200

    The following three lots 511-513 are from the Estate of the Artist Ben Sunlight. Ben Sunlight was born in Brighton and educated at Clifton, Magdalene College Cambridge and Central School of Art & Design (now Central St. Martins). He was a fellow and Vice-Chairman of Free Painters and Sculptors Ltd 1965-68. He showed extensively in Britain and abroad. Simon Field reviewed his figurative work by saying 'with the erotic subjects the paintings become much more involving, not as titillation, but because the style is relevant to the subject matter. The very coolness of Sunlight's style, the pastel shades and the balanced composition, play off against the 'hot' content...' from 'Art and Artists' May 1969, Publ. by Hansom Books Ltd. His canons of work include figurative, abstract, drawings and print making. Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Topless''; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1970, 76.5x63.5cm, (unframed) (may be subject to Droit de Suite)

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002 - ''Putti With Fruit'' (large version); oil on canvas, signed and da
    Sep. 08, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002 - ''Putti With Fruit'' (large version); oil on canvas, signed and da

    Est: £400 - £600

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002 - ''Putti With Fruit'' (large version); oil on canvas, signed and dated 1985, 102x71cm: together with one other by the same artist- ''Compotiere with Mango and other Fruit'' (small version); oil on canvas, signed and dated 1982, 56.5x41cm., (2) (part unframed) (may be subject to Droit de Suite)

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Great Court, Kings - Summer Evening''; oil on board, signed and d
    Sep. 08, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Great Court, Kings - Summer Evening''; oil on board, signed and d

    Est: £300 - £400

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Great Court, Kings - Summer Evening''; oil on board, signed and dated 1956, 50x90cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: with The Portico Library and Gallery according to label attached to the reverse

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Still life with Skull''; oil on hardboard panel, signed and dated
    Sep. 08, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Still life with Skull''; oil on hardboard panel, signed and dated

    Est: £300 - £400

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Still life with Skull''; oil on hardboard panel, signed and dated 55, 62.5x74.5cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite)

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Ford's Farm at
    Jun. 30, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Ford's Farm at

    Est: £600 - £800

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Ford's Farm at Ewelme''; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1989, 76x101cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: From the estate of Ben Sunlight and Portico Library and Gallery, according to label attached to the reverse

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Equinoctial Lan
    Jun. 30, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Equinoctial Lan

    Est: £600 - £800

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Equinoctial Landscape''; mixed media on canvas, signed and dated 61, 71x91cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: From the estate of Ben Sunlight and Portico Library and Gallery, according to label attached to the reverse; The Trafford Gallery, London W1

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Tree 2''; oil o
    Jun. 30, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Tree 2''; oil o

    Est: £400 - £600

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''Tree 2''; oil on canvas, 152x102cm (unframed) (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: From the estate of Ben Sunlight and Portico Library and Gallery, according to label attached to the reverse

    Roseberys
  • The following four lots 530-533 are from the Estat
    Jun. 30, 2015

    The following four lots 530-533 are from the Estat

    Est: £400 - £600

    The following four lots 530-533 are from the Estate of the Artist Ben Sunlight. Ben Sunlight was born in Brighton and educated at Clifton, Magdalene College Cambridge, Central School of Art & Design (now Central St. Martins). He was a fellow and Vice-Chairman of Free Painters and Sculptors Ltd 1965-68. He showed extensively in Britain and abroad. Simon Field reviewed his figurative work by saying 'with the erotic subjects the paintings become much more involving, not as titillation, but because the style is relevant to the subject matter. The very coolness of Sunlight's style, the pastel shades and the balanced composition, play off against the 'hot' content...' from 'Art and Artists' May 1969, Publ. by Hansom Books Ltd. His canon of work includes figurative, abstract, drawings and print making. Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- ''The Tree, Wales No.1''; oil on canvas, 152x102cm (unframed) (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: From the estate of Ben Sunlight and Portico Library and Gallery, according to label attached to the reverse

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- 'Painting'; oil o
    Mar. 24, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- 'Painting'; oil o

    Est: £800 - £1,000

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- 'Painting'; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1961, titled verso, 123x91.5cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: From the estate of Ben Sunlight and Portico Library and Gallery, label attached to the reverse

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- 'The Parting'; oi
    Mar. 24, 2015

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- 'The Parting'; oi

    Est: £600 - £800

    Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- 'The Parting'; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1969, 76.5x64cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: From the estate of Ben Sunlight and Portico Library and Gallery, label attached to the reverse

    Roseberys
  • The following three lots 733-735 are from the Esta
    Mar. 24, 2015

    The following three lots 733-735 are from the Esta

    Est: £600 - £800

    The following three lots 733-735 are from the Estate of the Artist Ben Sunlight. Ben Sunlight was born in Brighton and educated at Clifton, Magdalene College Cambridge, Central School of Art & Design (now Central St. Martins). He was a fellow and Vice-Chairman of Free Painters and Sculptors Ltd 1965-68. He showed extensively in the Britain and abroad. Simon Field reviewed his figurative work by saying 'with the erotic subjects the paintings become much more involving, not as titillation, but because the style is relevant to the subject matter. The very coolness of Sunlight's style, the pastel shades and the balanced composition, play off against the 'hot' content...' from 'Art and Artists' May 1969, Publ. by Hansom Books Ltd. His canon of work include figurative, abstract, drawings and print making. Ben Sunlight, British 1935-2002- 'The Return'; oil on canvas, signed and dated 1975, 66x51cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: From the estate of Ben Sunlight and Portico Library and Gallery, label attached to the reverse

    Roseberys
  • A White Painted Adjustable and Artist's Easel,
    Oct. 04, 2014

    A White Painted Adjustable and Artist's Easel,

    Est: £100 - £150

    A White Painted Adjustable and Artist's Easel, mounted on three legs, extendable top, 187cm high: together with a large quantity of wooden canvas stretchers and picture frame moulding, many of the stretchers disassembled, (a lot) Provenance: The artist Ben Sunlight 1935-2002

    Roseberys
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) - Reclining nude,
    Jul. 24, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) - Reclining nude,

    Est: £300 - £500

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) - Reclining nude, IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Dreweatts 1759
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £1,500 - £2,500

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Summer<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight/1970' (lower left) >oil on canvas<br>40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Two women conversing in the street<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight/1987' (lower left) >oil on canvas<br>24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >A begonia and a vase on a check table cloth<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight/1982' (lower left) >oil on canvas<br>18 x 21.3/4 in. (45.7 x 55.3 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £1,000 - £2,000

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Reach out<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight/1972' (lower right) >oil on canvas<br>28.1/8 x 36 in. (71.4 x 9134 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £1,000 - £2,000

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Ford's Farm at Ewelme<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight/1989' (lower left) and signed, inscribed and dated "Ford's Farm at Ewelme"/Ben Sunlight/1989' (on a label attached to the frame) >oil on canvas<br>30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £600 - £800

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Taggs Island, Hampton<br>oil on canvas, unframed >36 x 48 in. (91.4 x 121.9 cm.)<br>The painting was painted in the early to mid 1980s but before 1986.

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £1,000 - £2,000

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Embracing couple<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight/1968' (lower right) >oil on canvas<br>36 x 28 in. (91.4 x 71.1 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Svetlana<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight/1974' (lower right) >oil on canvas<br>48 x 30 in. (122 x 76.2 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £600 - £800

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Opera singer<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight 1968' (lower left) >oil on canvas, unframed<br>27 x 17.8/8 in (68.6 x 45.7 cm)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >A pink geranium and two vases<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight/1983' (lower right) >oil on canvas<br>26 x 17.3/4 in. (66 x 45.1 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Rhythm of the Dance<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight 1970' (lower right) >oil on canvas, unframed<br>26 x 20 in (66.1 x 50.7 cm)

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)
    Feb. 18, 2014

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Ben Sunlight (1935-2002) >Study in profile<br>signed and dated 'Ben Sunlight/1983' (lower left) >oil on canvas<br>18 x 12 in. (45.7 x 30.5 cm.) >This work depicts the artist's wife Vivien<br>

    Christie's
  • Ben Sunlight (British, born 1935) Woman and chair
    Feb. 11, 2009

    Ben Sunlight (British, born 1935) Woman and chair

    Est: -

    Woman and chair oil on canvas 64 x 75.5cm (25 3/16 x 29 3/4in).

    Bonhams
  • Ben Sunlight (British, b.1935)
    May. 22, 2007

    Ben Sunlight (British, b.1935)

    Est: £400 - £600

    Woman and chair oil on canvas 64 x 75.5cm (25 3/16 x 29 3/4in).

    Bonhams
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