Introducing Ivan Gozzi

Hepplestone Fine Art are delighted to exclusively launch the work of Italian artist, Ivan Gozzi, in the UK.

Critically acclaimed with admirers including the late sculptor Henry Moore, Mr Gozzi has for many years painted a fantastic array of both surrealist and abstract paintings full of humour, fantasy and colour.

Born in Italy in 1937, Mr Gozzi spent many years as a professor of art at some of Italy's great art institutions including the Institute of Art "Venturi" in Modena and the Academy of Art in Verona.

During the 1970's, Mr Gozzi spent time living in the UK and working in many jobs to establish himself in the art world - his varied roles included Casino croupier and restaurant waiter. During this time he had many exhibitions which led to a friendship with the Atkinson Galleries Harry Ratcliffe. It was through Ratcliffe that Mr Gozzi was introduced to Henry Moore who spent time with the artist both admiring his art and debating religion. Henry Moore said of Mr Gozzi in 1978 that his quality of painting was very high, a fact that was evident from viewing his works. He likened Gozzi's work to Kandinsky but with more freedom of execution.

Other commentators of Mr Gozzi's work include Quentin Hughes, formerly of the University of Liverpool, who said "In Mr Gozzi's paintings there is always a beauty but a sad beauty of fading dreams, of the disillusion of autumn and the gripping fear as the long winter approaches".

With works hanging in many private collections and museums throughout Italy, we are delighted that Mr Gozzi has decided to now share his work with a wider audience and allow access in the UK to his fabulous original paintings.

More information about Ivan Gozzi can be obtained by contacting Hepplestone Fine Art on 01257 451121 are at http://www.hepplestonefineart.com/

Gordon Lees New Original Paintings

Two new original paintings by Gordon Lees are now in stock in the gallery both featuring early 20th Century Manchester street scenes.

Deansgate Manchester by Gordon Lees

Oxford Street Manchester by Gordon Lees

Gordon is a self-taught artist who came late to full-time painting, having first had careers in the R.A.F., industry, mining, commerce, and finally, in plastics design where he was a successful industrial stylist. Throughout these years, Gordon painted and exhibited in what spare time he had.

By the mid 1970s the demand for his work was such that he decided to become what he had always wanted to be, a full-time artist. His delicate style and attention to detail enable him to create the feel and atmosphere of the English countryside, and also to reflect the traditional values of a rural England now so sadly missed.

Full details of the paintings featured can be found at http://www.hepplestonefineart.com/ or by clicking on the images.

Beatles Mad Day Out Volume II Collection

The hottly anticipated Volume II Collection of Beatles limited edition photographs have now been released.

The eight limited edition photographs by Tom Murray are the follow on to the Volume I collection that were released in late 2007 to a great response.

The latest collection of previously unpublished photographs depict the Beatles in various locations around London in the Summer of 1968 during a period when the band were having very few official press engagements.

All from editions of only 195 each, the Volume II collection is sure to be another big hit with Beatles collectors throughout the world.

Scene From the Thames II, All Together Now & Coming Apart



























Martha My Dear & Suburbia












Docks Then II & Standing Tall














All eight images from the Mad Day Out Volume II Collection are available at http://www.hepplestonefineart.com/ along with a rare matching numbered set of Volume I including sold out images.

Buoyant Art Market?

"Record prices as collectors brush off market crisis" (FT 10/05/08)

The FT reported today that "Art collectors this week shrugged off the US economic downturn and global financial turmoil to buy solidly at the big New York auctions".

Maybe the growing uncertainty surrounding the banking sector and increasing inflationary pressure is encouraging some of the wealthiest in society to turn to the art market as a haven from the fluctations and concerns in the more traditional financial markets.

One of the star lots to sell at Sotheby's this week was Edvard Munch's 1902 "Girls on a Bridge" which sold for $30.8m. The FT reported that is was sold by founder of DFS furniture, Graham Kirkham, who apparently purchased it in 1996 for $7.2m. A sound investment indeed, especially as it was sold previously at auction in 1980 for $2.8m.

Other pieces under the hammer this week included Claude Monet's "Railroad at Argentuil" which sold for $41.4m and a Picasso sculpture, "The Crane" which achieved $19.1m.

The FT report also outlined the art market investment return, comparing the performance of the Post War and Contemporary sector against the Old Masters sector. This analysis showed a clear divergence since around 2000 with Post War and Contemporary surging ahead to outperform it's counterpart (source - http://www.artasanasset.com).

Maybe there is still hope for us all as finding the next big contemporary artist may be easier than finding an affordable Old Master paintings?

Northern Artist Exhibition - 3rd to 11th May

Wendy Corbett Personal Appearance

Wendy Corbett will be making a personal appearance at Hepplestone Fine Art in Lancashire on Saturday 3rd May to launch the start of the week long Northern Artist Exhibition.

Midlands born Wendy Corbett now works from her studio in Lancashire creating exquisite pastel seascape and wildlife paintings that have made her a favourite with collectors throughout the UK and beyond.







Original Pastel Seascapes by Wendy Corbett

The artists work is now published as limited edition prints by leading UK publisher Washington Green with original paintings also widely collected and sought after.

The exhibition will feature a number of Wendy's original pastel seascapes along with a selection of her limited edition prints. Wendy will be available to meet collectors from 12noon - 4.00pm on Saturday 3rd with the exhibition continuing until Sunday 11th May.

Other artists included in the exhibition will include Theodore Major, Lawrence Isherwood, Toni Hargreaves, Barry Hilton, Margaret Hughlock, Peter Knox and many others.













Original Paintings by Peter Knox and Margaret Hughlock.

Barry Hilton Oil on Canvas

The exhibition will be held at Hepplestone Fine Art, 4 The Carrington Centre, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5UP. Full details can be obtained at www.hepplestonefineart.com or by contacting the gallery on 01257 451121 or sales@hepplestonefineart.com

Sculptor Alan Glasby dies Aged 62

It is with great sadness that we have to mark the passing of great sculptor Alan Glasby OBE.

Alan died at the age of 62 having led a full life including being awarded an OBE along with the George medal for gallantry & bomb disposal services. He also won two national championships and a team gold medal for shooting whilst in the British Army.

He began a career as a wildlife sculptor in 1988 since which time he has sculpted for the RSPB, had work commissioned for the Queen's Golden Jubilee and had a piece presented to the Sultan of Oman by Prince Andrew.

His work is now collected worldwide and can be found in many private collections.

Alan Glasby will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him but his legacy will live on in the beautiful timeless sculpture he created.

Todd White Scandalous Collection

The latest collection of limited edition prints by hit US artist Todd White are now available!

From an edition of only 95 each, they are not likely to be around for long and include some of his strongest images to date. The collection includes two embellished canvas editions, Cami and Beneath it All, along with four limited edition prints on paper.

Cami & Beneath It All by Todd White

In Over Their Heads & Boys Don't Tell

All Lit Up Again by Todd White

If I Didn't Laugh I'd Cry

The new collection can be ordered online at http://www.hepplestonefineart.com/ or by contacting the gallery on 01257 451121.

Demand for Todd White original paintings continues to be very strong with paintings selling regularly in excess of $100,000 each. Hepplestone Fine Art are currently very privileged to have rare Todd White originals available in the UK details of which can be obtained by contacting sales@hepplestonefineart.com or calling 01257 451121.