Additional art and works

Catalogue no.: 0211

Arachne challenged Athena with her skill at weaving, and did not show sufficient humility so was turned into a spider. This work was an experiment in "moire" effect, using netting...

Catalogue no.: 0212

Rhyming slang for 'Piano', the paint in this work is very delicately applied, even on the hessian back. Incidentally, the piano had been found and after a few months trying...

Catalogue no.: 0213

£720

Reminiscing on former good times, this classical composition is a reworking of the former woodcut. Note the high realism contrasting with the abstracted background, blending different eras....

Catalogue no.: 0215

Following a visit of Romany gypsies to the village, and the excitement that brought to all the Romano-files in the area, this has an unusual pastel palette, and is painted...

Catalogue no.: 0223

An early work observing the close relationship between mother and son. Signed:- P.B.B....

Catalogue no.: 0224

Also called 'Dancing Pine', a later treatment of a similar theme to the earlier 'Woodland Shadow' (Cat. No. 182). (N.B. The image here is reproduced from a photocopy.)...

Catalogue no.: 0225

Catalogue no.: 0226

This painting was an interesting landscape, but having had no success in selling it as such the artist applied the figure in the foreground, believing it would draw the viewer's...

Catalogue no.: 0235

There are two other works on a similar theme - "Harvester's Meal" (0208) and a wood cut - Farm cart (1004)...

Catalogue no.: 0236

Also called 'L'Enfance du Christ'. Not to be confused with 'The House of the Ishmaelite' (Cat. No 0090), although a different treatment of the same theme. 'This is either the...

Catalogue no.: 0239

Attracted by the Berlioz song for three choirs, about a woman who enjoyed bathing. This study was later attributed to 'Sarah' as the subject had just been bathing....

Catalogue no.: 0242

Known as 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A development of the geometric technique by use of hexagons (in place of squares). Signed: Paul Benedict Brand (one name under the...

Catalogue no.: 0243

More geometrical shapes are worked throughout the figures and the background. Related in composition to the Mosaic 0234, "Adoration of the Shepherds", and there is a preparatory work (unfinished)....

Catalogue no.: 0244

This is an illustration of the gruesome tale of (the dancer) Salome who called for the head of John the Baptist. A powerful woman in the New Testament, in the...

Catalogue no.: 0245

£655

This was worked up in the 90s from an original painting in the 1950s. Signed on 'street sign' on left of painting : 'P.B.B. 14.10.16'...

Catalogue no.: 0246

Painted shortly after a break-in when tools were stolen, ever after the artist didn't really feel they were safe in their own home. Donated to a cancer charity and sold....

Catalogue no.: 0249

PBB was doing a series of landscape paintings in the area - while walking along the pathway his access was blocked by builders. He struck up a friendship with the...

Catalogue no.: 0250

£2080

Prompted by the new skirt (rather than the hat) this is a later picture of the artist's wife....

Catalogue no.: 0254

£960

In his boyhood the culture of giving to the 'deserving poor', putting money in the poorbox in the Church, and donating items was very influential. Having got himself established in...

Catalogue no.: 0255

£350

Although she admitted to becoming rather bored by sitting for the artist, Barbara continued to model throughout their lives together. This work was undertaken around 2000. Signed: PAUL BENEDICT BRAND...

Catalogue no.: 0256

After a visit to HMS Warrior the artist was intrigued by the contrast in size of man and machine. The man looking down (the engineer) looks a lot like the...

Catalogue no.: 0259

£1200

One of three paintings on the theme, probably inspired by Radio 3. This is a playful work in which time appears through the different costumes from different eras in the...

Catalogue no.: 0260

Also known as 'Testing the Prototype', this is a scene from the story of Icarus - see also 'Daedelus and Icarus' (Cat. No. 160). Presumably the figure in white behind...

Catalogue no.: 0261

Created to celebrate Christmas, this large sculpture was made from found materials and erected in the garden where the artist lived. Although impressive, it was not viewed outside of a...