July 2018
Superb additions to our collection. "Wigan Fog pit" 30 Inches by 20 Inches. Simply stunning ! "St Martin and the Strand , London" 30 Inches by 20 Inches. Plus a lovely small industrial Wigan figures work 14 Inches by 11 Inches
Superb additions to our collection. "Wigan Fog pit" 30 Inches by 20 Inches. Simply stunning ! "St Martin and the Strand , London" 30 Inches by 20 Inches. Plus a lovely small industrial Wigan figures work 14 Inches by 11 Inches
April 2018
A Superb new figures work just acquired. Titled 'Wigan Factory , Clogs and Shawl , this work was painted in 1979. Full of colour and in superb original condition. The work measures 18 by 14 inches.
A Superb new figures work just acquired. Titled 'Wigan Factory , Clogs and Shawl , this work was painted in 1979. Full of colour and in superb original condition. The work measures 18 by 14 inches.
March 2018
Superb acquisition a large and imposing 'Atmospheric' work titled 'Blue Men, Rain Wigan Labour Exchange . It measures 28 Inches by 21 Inches . Oil on board painted in 1964.
Superb acquisition a large and imposing 'Atmospheric' work titled 'Blue Men, Rain Wigan Labour Exchange . It measures 28 Inches by 21 Inches . Oil on board painted in 1964.
Feb 2018
Just added a super seascape titled 'Lyme Regis'. Superb use of colour in this work. It comes with a Molly Ish certificate . Size is 24 by 18 inches (without frame) as always these larger size Isherwood's are increasingly hard too source. Beautiful condition.
Just added a super seascape titled 'Lyme Regis'. Superb use of colour in this work. It comes with a Molly Ish certificate . Size is 24 by 18 inches (without frame) as always these larger size Isherwood's are increasingly hard too source. Beautiful condition.
October 2017
A lovely rare and atmospheric self portrait from Isherwood added to the site. It measures 20 inches by 16 inches oil on board.
A lovely rare and atmospheric self portrait from Isherwood added to the site. It measures 20 inches by 16 inches oil on board.
September 2017
We have updated the site with a quite a few new stunning examples . The for sale page has now been divided into four sections to make things far easier to browse. Enjoy.
August 2017
We will be adding some new examples to our collection and site this week. London, Wigan street scenes , Wigan figures and some lovely landscapes. Below is just one example "Guards Band" 24 inches by 18 inches.
We will be adding some new examples to our collection and site this week. London, Wigan street scenes , Wigan figures and some lovely landscapes. Below is just one example "Guards Band" 24 inches by 18 inches.
July 2017
We are proud to have this work back in our collection again . Its called 'Dancing Shawled Women' 24 inches by 20 inches. Oil on Canvas painted in 1975. This is a truly stunning example of the original Wigan figures.
We are proud to have this work back in our collection again . Its called 'Dancing Shawled Women' 24 inches by 20 inches. Oil on Canvas painted in 1975. This is a truly stunning example of the original Wigan figures.
June 2017
Three new works on the "Works for Sale" page, including this absolute 'Cracker' - Guards Band 24 inches by 16 inches . Oil on board in superb condition.
Three new works on the "Works for Sale" page, including this absolute 'Cracker' - Guards Band 24 inches by 16 inches . Oil on board in superb condition.
December 2016
A few new acquisitions on the 'Works for sale page' . A little gem below from 1982
A few new acquisitions on the 'Works for sale page' . A little gem below from 1982
August 2016 - Permanent Exhibition space Planned for Isherwood
The trustees of the Not for Profit Arts Centre “The Old Courts” based in Gerrard Winstaley House in Wigan, have dedicated some space to be renovated into a Permanent Art Gallery for the community of Wigan and they want to name the Gallery “The Isherwood Gallery”
May 2016 - Some new photos added to the photo page courtesy of Marguerite Isherwood.
Jan 2016 - Welcome to the new site. We have redesigned the site to be more compatible with smart phones and tablets with much easier navigation. New photos added from the family archive to the photo page, thanking the Isherwood estate and also Fraser White.
*** 4 New works added to the Works for sale page. Two stunning London works , plus two Wigan works ***
New Isherwood book written by Dr Brian Iddon, a close friend of Ishy. Its available on Amazon and a fascinating insight .
http://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Lawrence-Isherwood-1917-1989-Biography/dp/1861511515/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389382845&sr=8-1&keywords=lawrence+isherwood
*We have a pdf copy of the recent Northern Life magazine article on Ish. We sourced the images for the article - Email request it*
If you have any works you would like to sell , please email the website (below) with images and details . We continually pay more than auction houses
The Isherwood book by Steve Eckersley will be getting another ltd re-run in paperback early in 2013 after the total sell out of the original hardback press . We will be pre-ordering a number of copies from the author, so we will have stock of it. I know quite a few missed the first press. We are in the process of adding another page of Isherwood photos.
Colin De Rouffingnac , hosted another successful show of Isherwood originals in Standish (Wigan) . Many originals sold on the opening weekend.
New video page ! footage of Lawrence Isherwood discussing his works with Frank Booth, a truly great find and thanks to Lisa R for allowing the footage to be used by us at www.Isherwoodart.co.uk
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