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Resident Artists
Radu Tesaro
Radu Tesaro is a Czech artist who has spent many years in Zambia where she developed a large and competitive base of ardent collectors. She has held a number of exhibitions both in Zambia and in Prague, and her works are in demand. Her ability to create motion; the unique brilliancy of African sunlight; the vibrancy and beauty of African colour makes her work exceptional.
Carl Longworth
Carl Longworth's work is one of the finest in brass sculpture you'll find in the UK. Its an enormous privilege to have his work in the gallery. His attention to detail without making the subject belaboured is sensitive, artistic with an expression of movement and pure character that epitomises the "jizz" of that bird.
Utter utter joy.
Mathew Edenbrow
Mathew Edenbrow is a well recognised sculptor specialising in wildlife. With a PhD in Animal Behaviour, he draws inspiration from this understanding and his works capture the small changes in expression and body form that confirm them as sentient and beautiful beings.
His sculptures have real presence.
Sue Jarvis
Sue Jarvis is a Zimbabwean artist who has exhibited extensively in Southern Africa, and this is the first time her work has been shown in the UK. An exceptional artist working with pastels, ink and charcoal, her images are vibrant, very much alive, and bring the real Africa into your space.
Francois D'Elbee
I am thrilled to introduce to you a dear friend and well published photographer from Zambia, Francois D’Elbee. It's a rare honour to be able to represent his work, he is an author of several photographic books and has had many exhibitions of his artwork. He has worked extensively with many international NGO’s around Africa and his experience and ability to find and meet those individuals, those situations that most people never see, is extraordinary and unique.
Laurence Yombwe
Lawrence Yombwe is the Godfather of art in Zambia. Sought after by all discerning art collectors, his work is steeped in Bemba folklore, spirits and people going about their every day business. He paints uniquely on hessian, building his colours and textures with mixed layers of oil and acrylics. His colours are earthy and softly vibrant and convey a real and yet etherial quality that is captivating and magical.
Price Listings of art works for sale
Radu Tesaro
A highly recognised, award winning, prolific and very collectable artist from Prague, who spent many years in Zambia specialising in wildlife and landscapes. Radu was awarded the David Shepard Wildlife Artist of the Year in 2018.
Giraffes!
SOLD £1500
Radu Tesaro, who won the David Shepard award 2018 for Wildlife Artist of the year, captures not only the movement but also the crystal light that makes the rainy season so special in Zambia.
Oils on canvas 120 x 60cm
Luangwa Valley
£1200
Radu Tesaro again gives the real sense that the rain has just fallen leaving the ground and rivulets fresh and bright with much needed water.
Oils on canvas 115 x 55cm
Special Moment
£1400
That fleetingly magic moment that makes you stop in wonder and awe. Radu Tesaro has a sympathy and understanding of it and like the figure in the background, you feel the butterfly, so alive, will actually flutter off!
Oils on canvas 120 x 90cm
Elephant!
£800
Having spent many years in Luangwa Valley, Zambia, Radu Tesaro developed a very real sense of the majesty and beauty of these sentient beings.
Oils on canvas 40 x 60cm
Lawrence Yombwe
Yombwe is considered to be the Grandfather of modern Zambian artists. Much in demand and very collectable, his works are much sought after. He has established many Visual Arts centres both in Lusaka and regionally. Painting oils on hessian, his work is an expression on Bemba culture, ancestral and everyday issues.
Ancestor Dreaming
SOLD £1050
Acrylic and oils on hessian. Yombwe has created a scene that is full of tenderness, humility and utter delight.
Oils and acrylics on hessian 75x60cm.
Unchained Love
£600
An allegorical figure that is full of joy, love and unspoken acceptance of each other.
Oils and acrylics on hessian 60x40cm.
Carl Longworth
Britains outstanding lost wax bronze sculptor.
New Moon 4/25
£2200
The attitude Carl has caught on this magnificent Barn Owl as it alights on a fence post is full of life and immediacy.
Solid bronze with patination 30cmH x 21cmW
Woodcock 11 8/25
£3400
The fluidity and grace of this woodcock is captivating and is a superb example of Carl's consummate skill as a bronze sculptor.
Solid bronze with patination
24cmL x 15cmW x 27cmH
Swift 10/25
£3400
The aerodynamics and speed of flight are very apparent in this beautiful sculpture of a swift.
Solid bronze 53cmH x 30cmW x 16cmL
Kingfisher 11 16/25
£2950
Poised in a dive, this beautiful Kingfisher has an elegance and immediacy that captures the moment of descent perfectly. Delicate but with exquisite presence!
Solid bronze 33cmH x 28cmL x 13cmW
Preening Woodcock 3/175
£450
Not a common bird in England any more, so to have the presence of this delightful, small sculpture sitting quietly in a well lit place brings real joy.
Solid bronze 11cmL x 6cmW x 6cmH
Blue Tit 17/25
SOLD £1900
The focus and dedication in the gaze of this Blue Tit as well as the delicacy of its position on the beautifully curved branch, just oozes charm and sheer delight.
Solid bronze 24cmH x 11cmW
Partridge mini, 1, 11,111. 3/275, 4/175
£450 each
Each of these little sculptures so beautifully patinated -as only Carl Longworth can do- is a real gem.
EACH solid bronze 11cmL x 6cmW x 6cmH
Barn Owl 111 9/25
£6100
This large statue is quite simply stunning. Everything about the owl is alive, present and so beautifully patinated. It commands attention and is so beautifully crafted.
Solid bronze 63cmH x 21cmW x 20cmL
Mathew Edenbrow
British Wildlife sculptor in paper clay.
Meerkat
£500
Who simply doesn't love a Meerkat? Just looking at this delightful image fills you with absolute joy and brings a real smile to your face!
Paper clay with hand painted detail.
40cmH x 17cmW x 17cmL
Armadillo "Motololo"
SOLD £500
Becoming a rarity and now endangered, this delightful Armadillo adds a sense of purpose and honour to the space it occupies.
Lion Cub "Sheba"
£500
What is not to love about this Lion Cub. Inquisitive and alert, ready to play, she lights up the area around her and fills your heart with warmth.
Paper clay with hand painted detail
33cmL x 23cmW x 16cmH
Elephant "Tsavo"
£600
"Tsavo" has real presence and great gentleness in his soul. His eyes have a real sparkle and you can only have to look at him and love him.
Paper clay with hand painted detail
30cmH x 47cmL x 23cmW
Aardvark "Thula"
£500
"Thula" is on a mission. Marching straight into your heart! She has a very real presence and Mathew has captured her warmth and physicality so beautifully.
Paper clay with hand painted detail
20cmH x 15cmW x 43cmL
Hippo "Mvula"
£500
"Mvula" is a really lovely piece of sculpture; placed on a mirrored base he will animate the reflected light of a river.
Paper clay with hand painted detail 18cmH x 40cmL x 25cmW
Sue Jarvis.
Zimbabwean Wildlife artist working in pastels, ink and charcoal. A prolific artist who has had a large number of very successful solo shows in Southern Africa, this is her first show of work in the UK, so it's a huge pleasure to represent her.
Looking Back
£950
Apologies for the poor photo because this is quite simply a stunning painting of a magnificent male lion.
Pastels 98cmL x 67cmH
Coalition Overview
£950
This Coalition of Cheetah, with exquisite detailing in their fur and the grass on which they lounge is beautiful.
Pastels 98cmL x 67cmW
Eyes
£850
A large painting, the gentleness in the expression is captivating.
Pastels 98cmL x 67cmW
In Between
SOLD £950
Tenderness and comfort so beautifully drawn.
Pastels 98cmH x 67cmL
Cooling Down
£1000
One can feel the heat and hear the splash as this grand bull steps up to a sandbank on the Zambezi River. This painting comes in a bespoke frame.
Pastels 98cmL x 67cmW
Focused
£950
This physicality of this work brings the buzz and crackle of midday heat, the smell of dry grasses and the very majesty of this stunning male lion.
Pastels 98cmL x 67cmW
Francois D'Elbee
Extraordinary photographer and author. It's a rare honour to be able to represent his work, he is an author of several photographic books and has had many exhibitions of his artwork. His latest book is "Warmest Regards from Africa". If you think you know Africa then this book will illuminate how little you actually do know. If you don’t know Africa, then this amazing book will open your eyes and your heart and take you to other places and introduce you to other people few have seen or met and c
Wonderland
framed £560
framed size 61cm W x 88cm H
Limited print of 10.
Red Dress
unframed£500
Collage 90 x 60cm.
Limited print of 10.
Whisper
unframed£500
Collage 90 x 60cm.
Limited print of 10.
Sand
unframed£500
Collage 90 x 60cm.
Limited print of 10.
Warmest Regards from Africa.
£80
Francois' latest book is an incredibly, honest, raw and intimate comment and sharing of the often ignored or at best, unknown world within the complexities of an already complex culture with all it’s stigmas, ignorance and societal pressures. A real treasure.
Flights of Fancy
framed £560
Collage 88cm W x 79cm H.
Limited print of 10.
Most of Sue Javis' work is simply framed for exhibition purposes therefore the cost of the frame is NOT included in the sale price except for Cooling down which has a bespoke frame. If you are interested in purchasing her work, we will ship rolled and therefore unframed. If you are purchasing directly from the gallery and collecting the artwork yourself, the painting can be collected framed. Canvas work is not framed. Cost for shipping art work to Europe aprox. £200, to the USA and elsewhere aprox. £250. This includes packing and insurance. Costs for shipping bronzes and ceramic sculptures will be individually priced.
About Us
Signature Zambian and Zimbabwean Artists.
Signature Zambian and Zimbabwean Artists.
Signature Zambian and Zimbabwean Artists.
Our aim is to have a diverse, dynamic and exciting collection of works from signature Zambian and Zimbabwean artists in between solo exhibitions.
Exceptional solo exhibitions.
Signature Zambian and Zimbabwean Artists.
Signature Zambian and Zimbabwean Artists.
We show works from upcoming as well as exceptionally talented established local artists and artisans in dedicated exhibitions which we advertise in advance.
Art works available to purchase.
Signature Zambian and Zimbabwean Artists.
Art works available to purchase.
Any work of art displayed in the photo gallery (above) is available for sale through the gallery. Please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the matter with you.
About the pricing of art work
What makes a piece of art work worth the price asked for?
The answer in one word: Provenance! What is provenance? - it is documented history of ownership.
In the world of current artists, this in my view also includes demand for the artists work; number of solo exhibitions in recognised galleries; awards from reputable institutions and finally, the value the artist places on their own work .
So, the art work in the gallery ticks all those boxes. What about gallery commission you ask; the commission in my gallery is not what drives the price.
The gallery guarantees provenance and offers the buyer not only a piece of artwork to enjoy but also a unique opportunity to invest in something that will give them pleasure for a long time.