Laurence Roche Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Laurence Roche Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 24, 2025
Laurence Roche Gouache on Board - Derelict Depot
Est: $700 - $1,050
**Originally Listed At $400** Laurence Roche (Welsh, b. 1944). Derelict depot. Acrylic on heavy paper, n.d. Signed at lower right. A haunting acrylic on paper by Welsh artist Laurence Roche, this work portrays an abandoned railway building silhouetted against a stark yellow sky. The derelict structure, with its weathered canopy and boarded windows, sits surrounded by overgrown weeds and rusting telegraph poles, while in the far distance a solitary signal box echoes the theme of isolation. A former President of the Guild of Railway Artists, Roche is celebrated for his ability to capture both the grandeur and the decline of industrial landscapes. Here, he renders the forgotten architecture of the railways with a striking balance of realism and atmosphere. The composition's sparse horizon and muted palette create an almost cinematic sense of desolation, inviting reflection on the passage of time and the fading presence of once vital structures. Size of painting: 16" W x 9.75" H (40.6 cm x 24.8 cm); of frame: 22" W x 16" H (55.9 cm x 40.6 cm) Framed under glass, this painting exemplifies Roche's enduring fascination with railways and his gift for transforming industrial decay into poignant visual poetry. About the artist: A Welsh painter, Laurence Roche was born in 1944 in Goodwicke, Pembrokeshire. He first studied at Swansea College of Art from 1962 to 1965, then continued his training at Edinburgh College of Art for a further three years. After qualifying as an art teacher in Edinburgh, he went on to teach in Reading and Colchester before dedicating himself fully to painting in 1979. Roche became President of the Guild of Railway Artists between 1998 and 2002. His work often focuses on railways, industrial subjects, landscapes, and seascapes, reflecting both technical precision and a strong sense of atmosphere. In the early 1990s, he served as artist-in-residence at Allied Steel and Wire, and a number of his paintings have been released in print form. Today, four of his works are held in the National Collection, with two in the University of Warwick Art Collection and two at Edinburgh College of Art. Provenance: private Arvada, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #196530
Artemis Fine Arts
Oct. 24, 2025
§ Laurence Roche (1944-)
Est: £200 - £400
§ Laurence Roche (1944-) Ebb Tide signed and dated 'LAURENCE ROCHE - 1980' (lower left) acrylic on board 27.5 x 47cm
Cheffins
Sep. 04, 2025
Laurence Roche Gouache on Board - Derelict Depot
Est: $800 - $1,200
Laurence Roche (Welsh, b. 1944). Derelict depot. Acrylic on heavy paper, n.d. Signed at lower right. A haunting acrylic on paper by Welsh artist Laurence Roche, this work portrays an abandoned railway building silhouetted against a stark yellow sky. The derelict structure, with its weathered canopy and boarded windows, sits surrounded by overgrown weeds and rusting telegraph poles, while in the far distance a solitary signal box echoes the theme of isolation. A former President of the Guild of Railway Artists, Roche is celebrated for his ability to capture both the grandeur and the decline of industrial landscapes. Here, he renders the forgotten architecture of the railways with a striking balance of realism and atmosphere. The composition's sparse horizon and muted palette create an almost cinematic sense of desolation, inviting reflection on the passage of time and the fading presence of once vital structures. Size of painting: 16" W x 9.75" H (40.6 cm x 24.8 cm); of frame: 22" W x 16" H (55.9 cm x 40.6 cm) Framed under glass, this painting exemplifies Roche's enduring fascination with railways and his gift for transforming industrial decay into poignant visual poetry. About the artist: A Welsh painter, Laurence Roche was born in 1944 in Goodwicke, Pembrokeshire. He first studied at Swansea College of Art from 1962 to 1965, then continued his training at Edinburgh College of Art for a further three years. After qualifying as an art teacher in Edinburgh, he went on to teach in Reading and Colchester before dedicating himself fully to painting in 1979. Roche became President of the Guild of Railway Artists between 1998 and 2002. His work often focuses on railways, industrial subjects, landscapes, and seascapes, reflecting both technical precision and a strong sense of atmosphere. In the early 1990s, he served as artist-in-residence at Allied Steel and Wire, and a number of his paintings have been released in print form. Today, four of his works are held in the National Collection, with two in the University of Warwick Art Collection and two at Edinburgh College of Art. Provenance: private Arvada, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #196530
Artemis Fine Arts
May. 20, 2023
C Harris For Royal Crown Derby, a pair o
Est: £200 - £400
C Harris For Royal Crown Derby, a pair of fancy bird painted vases and covers, flattened ovoid form with foliate scroll handles, on four scroll bracket feet, signed, 19cm high (2)
Kinghams Auctioneers
May. 19, 2023
Laurence Roche (British, 1944), Colliery
Est: £60 - £100
Laurence Roche (British, 1944), Colliery, signed l.l., titled and dated 1992 verso, gouache, 22 by 26cm, framed
Kinghams Auctioneers
Apr. 28, 2016
Laurence Roche, an oil on board entitled "Embankment Twilight", signed lowe
Est: £60 - £80
Laurence Roche, an oil on board entitled "Embankment Twilight", signed lower left, dd 1981, approx 53 x 63 cms, framed and glazed
British Bespoke Auctions
Apr. 28, 2016
Laurence Roche, an oil on board entitled "Freight Line at Dusk", signed low
Est: £60 - £80
Laurence Roche, an oil on board entitled "Freight Line at Dusk", signed lower left, dd 1981, approx 53 x 63 cms, framed and glazed. (af)
British Bespoke Auctions
Apr. 28, 2016
Laurence Roche, an oil on board entitled "Branch Line Junction", signed low
Est: £60 - £80
Laurence Roche, an oil on board entitled "Branch Line Junction", signed lower right dd 1981, approx 53 x 63 cms, framed and glazed. (af)
British Bespoke Auctions
Apr. 28, 2016
Laurence Roche, an oil on board entitled "Abandoned Branch Line", signed lo
Est: £60 - £80
Laurence Roche, an oil on board entitled "Abandoned Branch Line", signed lower right dd 1981, approx 50 x 52 cms, framed and glazed.
British Bespoke Auctions
Feb. 26, 2016
Laurence Roche, 'Low Tide', signed, pen and gouache, 23.5cm x 29cm,
Est: £80 - £120
Laurence Roche, 'Low Tide', signed, pen and gouache, 23.5cm x 29cm,
Ewbank's
Apr. 24, 2014
Laurence Roche, oil on board, 'The Industrial Seaside Past & Present', signed and dated 89, image 31'' x 19½''
Est: £40 - £60
Laurence Roche, oil on board, 'The Industrial Seaside Past & Present', signed and dated 89, image 31'' x 19½''
Crow's Auction Gallery Ltd
Feb. 20, 2014
Laurence Roch/Cotswold Farm /signed/oil on canvas,
Est: £50 - £70
Laurence Roch/Cotswold Farm /signed/oil on canvas, 44cm x 33cm (17.25'' x 13'') and /Helen Pollock/Winter Tracery/signed and inscribed on reverse/watercolour, 32cm x 36cm (12.75'' x 14.25'')
Chorley's
Apr. 12, 2012
LAURENCE ROCHE (b.1944) 'Deserted Junction
Est: £200 - £400
LAURENCE ROCHE (b.1944) 'Deserted Junction Twilight", signed lower left and dated 1979, oil on paper, 28" x 35"
Duke's
Jan. 26, 2010
An oil/gouache study by Laurence Roche of a
Est: £100 - £120
An oil/gouache study by Laurence Roche of a deserted railway landscape at sunset, signed bottom left Laurence Roche, dated 1980 with inscribed verso Disused Railway Late Evening, Laurence Roche, 18 x 27cm in a frame with distressed gilt finish
Wotton Auction Rooms Ltd
Jan. 26, 2010
An oil/fouache painting of a railway landscape by
Est: £100 - £120
An oil/fouache painting of a railway landscape by Laurence Roche in the evening light, signed bottom left Laurence Roche, dated 1981 with inscribed verso Abandoned Railway Buildings, Laurence Roche, 1981, 29 x 36cm in a wooden frame with a gilt slip
Wotton Auction Rooms Ltd
Jan. 26, 2010
An oil/gouache study by Laurence Roche of deserted
Est: £100 - £120
An oil/gouache study by Laurence Roche of deserted buildings, telegraph pole, etc, signed bottom right Laurence Roche, dated 1980 with inscribed verso Late Evening Light Laurence Roche, 22 x 27cm in a frame with distressed gold finish
Wotton Auction Rooms Ltd
Jan. 26, 2010
An oil/gouache study of a signal box by Laurence
Est: £150 - £200
An oil/gouache study of a signal box by Laurence Roche, signed bottom left and dated 1979 with inscribed verso Signals, A Summer Day, Laurence Roche, 1979, 42 x 29cm in a frame with red and gold finish
Wotton Auction Rooms Ltd