Leo Davy (1924-1987)

Fifties Abstract

This superb British 1950's abstract oil on board painting is by noted Slade School trained contemporary artist Leo Davy. Davy was born in Yorkshire but settled in Cornwall in 1968 and the influence of the Cornish landscape can be seen in his work. He rarely exhibited and largely shunned the art world, indeed preferring to not even make a living from his art, working as a tool maker, framer and gilder and even as a tomato picker. His deafness further took him into his own world and he communicated best through his art. This fantastic untitled composition was painted in 1954. Bold dark shapes are interjected with vibrant blue, red and yellow  with a white background. There is fantastic heavy impasto and confident, strong brushwork. The ebonised frame perfectly houses the work. Davy painted many fine abstract compositions but this is a particularly good example of his early work from the fifties. 

Provenance. Piano Noble Gallery. Exhibition label verso.

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Leo Davy (1924-1987)

Abstract in Yellow Green and red

This superb British 1950's abstract oil on board painting is by noted Slade School trained contemporary artist Leo Davy. Davy was born in Yorkshire but settled in Cornwall in 1968 and the influence of the Cornish landscape can be seen in his work. He rarely exhibited and largely shunned the art world, indeed preferring to not even make a living from his art, working as a tool maker, framer and gilder and even as a tomato picker. His deafness further took him into his own world and he communicated best through his art.
This fantastic abstract in yellow, green and red predominantly was painted circa 1955. The bold geometric lines and shapes are very pleasing to they eye and the colours very vibrant with heavy impasto. Davy painted many fine abstract compositions but this is a particularly good example of his early work from the fifties.

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Leo Davy (1924-1987)

Seated Figure III 1952

This superb British 1950's abstract oil on board painting is by noted Slade School trained contemporary artist Leo Davy. Davy was born in Yorkshire but settled in Cornwall in 1968 and the influence of the Cornish landscape can be seen in his work. He rarely exhibited and largely shunned the art world, indeed preferring to not even make a living from his art, working as a tool maker, framer and gilder and even as a tomato picker. His deafness further took him into his own world and he communicated best through his art. This superb abstract oil on board painting is entitled Seated Figure III verso and dates to 1952. The oblong composition has black and red forms on a white background and is very pleasing to the eye. It is float mounted to great effect. This is a fantastic example of Davy's work and a great abstract fifties oil painting.

Signed lower middle.

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