Catalogue no.: 0227

First attempt at the subject, but unfinished. See the more detailed version of the same subject (Cat. No. 244)...

Catalogue no.: 0221

Unfinished oil sketch...

Catalogue no.: 0233

Unfinished painting. PBB was inspired by music which can be seen throughout his work. He has made paintings of musicians, concert halls and illustrated themes from operas and classical scores....

Catalogue no.: 0282

Although reclusive, in the summer months, the artist enjoyed sitting in the garden and socialising with the neighbours, here pictured....

Catalogue no.: 0283

£352

Could also be 'expression caught in the kitchen' as the model had to sit with the cat, that often had other ideas. The interesting angle of the background may have...

Catalogue no.: 0284

This was originally a "standing Nude" but was, much later, developed and coloured. The 'escaping demons' (from Pandora's box) are colourfully represented, however it would seem that he may have...

Catalogue no.: 0285

Interesting to compare with the contemporary 'Boatbuilders' (Cat. No. 220). PBB occasionally enjoyed watching rugby - trying to work out what is happening in the image - is the referee...

Catalogue no.: 0286

£1400

As he was approaching his later years, the artist felt that he should make a 'last painting'. Inspired by the multi-dimensional ballet of Petrouschka by Stravinsky, he set to work...

Catalogue no.: 0287

£1400

The second of three paintings, (see also Cat. Nos 0286 and 0288). In this scene 'The puppets come to life' (PBB). In the story the magician treats the puppets unkindly...

Catalogue no.: 0288

£1400

"The Puppet's Revenge." P.B.B. The third of three paintings telling the story of "Petrouschka" - here the puppet master becomes the victim of the ghost of Petroushka who terrifyingly rises...

Catalogue no.: 0289

This is based on the play by Maeterlinck, which inspired Debussy, Sibelius and Faure. Here Gulaud discovers Melisande, in a detailed background. A late work which is skilfully crafted, though...

Catalogue no.: 0290

Given to Cancer Charity, 2000. This rather unusual picture was one of two works for charity auction for which he painted on a sale or return basis. Unfortunately the organisers...

Catalogue no.: 0293

£920

Paul loved costume, jewellery and alternative adornment, so was very taken with an article about this tribe. Also known as 'Naga Girl', based on 'The Naked Nagas' by C. von...

Catalogue no.: 0294

In the Old Testament, Susana is set up by the old men in the village who spy on her and accuse her of adultery (a capital offence). She manages to...

Catalogue no.: 0297

£675

Signed PAUL BENEDICT BRAND. The artist's response to the War in Iraq. This was his one "political" painting and incidentally his last. [The reference to Guernica is conscious.]...

Catalogue no.: 0222

"Hippolytus, falsely accused by his stepmother, Phaedra, was banished by his father, Theseus. The chariot driver returns with the report that Poseidon, in the form of a bull with his...

Catalogue no.: 0570

Unfinished stencil of drawing, using acrylic paint on canvas. See also Cat. Nos. 0502 and 1173....

Catalogue no.: 0713

Unfinished. It has two figures beside the building. Use of this style of square technique suggests it was post 1985....

Catalogue no.: 0715

Unfinished depiction of the unfair task given to Paris (centre) to judge the beauty of the daughters of Zeus. Of course there was an unhappy outcome (this is Greek mythology!)....

Catalogue no.: 0716

Unfinished. Painted on the back of 'Up the Pole, down the Hole', Cat No. 0268....