Impressionist Oil Painting Strawberry Pickers At South Downs British Summer





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Description


Original British Impressionist Oil Painting – "The Strawberry Pickers" by Leslie Grover | South Downs Summer Landscape

Subject & Medium:
An evocative British Impressionist oil painting on board titled "The Strawberry Pickers", capturing the charm of a bustling summer strawberry harvest in the countryside near Burgess Hill, nestled in the heart of West Sussex’s South Downs. With a front protective glass cover. Circa 1980's late 20th century.

Composition, Colour & Technique:
This delightful rural landscape overflows with energy, colour, and seasonal warmth:

Workers and families are dotted across neat rows of strawberry plants, energetically picking ripe red fruit.
In the foreground, a lady in a flowing white dress carries a full basket, accompanied by a child in a maroon top, tenderly assisted by his mother.
At the center, a boy in a bright blue top is captured mid-step with his own basket of fruit.
Beyond them, field workers bend low, diligently harvesting under a vast open sky.
A distant farmhouse, framed by hedgerows and trees, anchors the middle ground, while the soft rolling hills of the South Downs stretch across the horizon.
The palette is rich and balanced — deep reds and leafy greens dominate the foreground, offset by soft creams, sky blues, and warm earth tones. The sky is especially expressive, painted with layers of powder blue, soft whites, and slate greys, conveying depth and a changing summer light.

The artist’s impressionist brushwork is loose, spontaneous, and confident:

Short, energetic strokes in the plants and clothing create motion and texture.
The background and sky are blended more softly, producing a dreamlike, nostalgic feel.
This painterly style brings the scene to life with a sense of memory and movement, rather than rigid detail.

Artist & Signature:
Hand-signed by Leslie Grover, a well-regarded local artist from West Sussex.
Features the artist’s original label on the reverse with the painting’s title.

Frame:
Set in its original traditional wooden frame.
Comes with protective glass cover.
Ready to hang with an attached thread on the reverse.
Size Framed:
Height: 44.2 cm
Width: 54 cm
Depth: 1.5 cm

Provenance:
Originates from Burgess Hill, West Sussex.
From the artist’s personal collection.
Now part of the curated selection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.

Why You’ll Love It:
A heartwarming and highly collectible scene of English rural life
Full of colour, character, and charm — perfect for both traditional and contemporary interiors
Sought-after by collectors, designers, and countryside art enthusiasts
A beautiful statement piece that will enhance any home, office, or gallery
Original work by a signed British artist with strong local provenance
Ready to hang — no extra framing needed

Condition:

Painting surface is in fine used condition, with light foxing stains in areas.
The frame has general wear including minor scuffs, scratches, and small chips, in keeping with age and previous use.


Reserve: $2,160.00

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