Kenneth Rowntree Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Collage Artist, b. 1915 - d. 1997

Kenneth Rowntree (14 March 1915 – 21 February 1997) was a British artist. He was educated at Bootham School, York.

A Quaker and son of Howard Doncaster Rowntree (1879-1974), a First World War conscientious objector, he was also a conscientious objector in the Second World War. He worked for the War Artists' Advisory Committee.

He was one of the Great Bardfield Artists and taught at the Royal College of Art.

In 1939 Rowntree married architect Diana Rowntree née Buckley.

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  • ⊕ KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997)
    Sep. 16, 2026

    ⊕ KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    ⊕ KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997) PUTNEY GARDEN acrylic on board 61.5 x 61cm (71.5 x 71cm framed) Provenance Studio of the artist Thence by descent to the previous owner Literature: Kenneth Rowntree, A Centenary Exhibition, London, 2015, p. 95, no. 50; Christopher Woodward, Sanctuary: Artist-Gardeners, 1919-1939, London, 2020 Exhibited Newcastle, Laing Gallery, Kenneth Rowntree: Paintings, Drawings and Collages, 1976 - 1977, no.71 Saffron Walden, Fry Art Gallery, Kenneth Rowntree, A Centenary Exhibition, 2015, cat. no. 26 London, Garden Museum, Sanctuary, Artist-Gardeners, 1919-39, 2020 Kenneth Rowntree and his family lived in Putney between 1950 and 1970. Diana Rowntree later recalled: ‘We found a house on the Thames, upstream of Putney Bridge, and turned the attic into a studio. Its comfort permanently slowed Kenneth’s working speed from the swift tempo demanded by one-day forays into distant landscapes.’ The Thames provided Rowntree with a steady stream of subjects – views from his window, paintings of Putney Reach, and night time scenes such as Putney Bridge, Nightpiece (in the Government Art Collection).

    Olympia Auctions
  • Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) 'Alphabet', designed for Edinburgh Weavers in 1958
    Mar. 31, 2026

    Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) 'Alphabet', designed for Edinburgh Weavers in 1958

    Est: £400 - £600

    Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) 'Alphabet', designed for Edinburgh Weavers in 1958 screenprint on cotton (44.5 x 116.6cm; framed 50 x 122cm) Condition Report: Light creasing with small bumps/ripples to fabric in places. A couple of faint brown spots above the letters 'Oo'. A few dirty marks and smudges. There is a small line (possibly pen) to the left of the letter 'C'. There are numerous marks to the fabric to the right side which appear to be printing ink, please refer to illustration. Not viewed out of glazed frame.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)
    Dec. 02, 2025

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)

    Est: £200 - £400

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) 'Tractor in Landscape', 1945 lithograph in colours, signed in the plate, published by School Prints Ltd., London visible 42 x 79cm, together with John Nash RA (1893-1977) 'Window Plants', 1945 lithograph in colours, signed and dated in the plate, published by School Prints Ltd., London visible 44.5 x 71.5cm (2) Provenance: A single-owner collection from a house in Great Bardfield. Condition Report: Framed: 57.5 x 84.5cm Printed signatures. Both prints present well overall and are ready to hang. Not viewed out of glazed frames.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)
    Dec. 02, 2025

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)

    Est: £300 - £500

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) West Front, Durham screenprint in colours, 1976, signed and dated 'Kenneth Rowntree '76' in pencil l.r., numbered 27/75 image 47.5 x 48.5cm Provenance: A single-owner collection from a house in Great Bardfield. Condition Report: Framed: 87.5 x 61cm Creasing to margins. A couple of small crescent shaped creases to the printed area. The print is crisp and the colours are bright. Not viewed out of glazed frame.

    Sworders
  • § KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997)
    Oct. 31, 2025

    § KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997)

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997) FOUR SQUARE gloss and acrylic paint with printed adhesive plastic on panel 63.5cm x 56.5cm (25in x 22 ¼in) The Artist's family;Olympia Auctions, London, 25 October 2017, where acquired by the present owner. Literature:Moore-Gwyn, Harry, Sacha Llewellyn and Paul Liss, Kenneth Rowntree: A Centenary, exhibition catalogue, Fry Art Gallery, Saffron Waldon and Pallant House Gallery, Gallery, Chichester, 2015, p.103, cat.no.56. Exhibited:New Art Centre, London, Kenneth Rowntree, June 1975, no. 9.The Fray Art Gallery, Saffron Walden, Kenneth Rowntree: A Centenary Exhibition, 5 April - 12 July 2015 and tour to Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, 22 July - 18 October 2015, no.56, illus in colour p.103.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) for Edinburgh Weavers,
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) for Edinburgh Weavers,

    Est: £300 - £500

    Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) for Edinburgh Weavers, a pair of small 'Alphabet' curtains, c.1950s, with black screenprinted vignettes to a cream cotton ground, double-lined, with printed marks 'EW' to reverse of fabric, top 120cm wide bottom 148cm wide 82cm drop (2)

    Sworders
  • Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) for Royal Winton Grimwades,
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) for Royal Winton Grimwades,

    Est: £600 - £800

    Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) for Royal Winton Grimwades, a hand-painted 'Alphabet Jug', c.1940s, of slender form, decorated with black letters and vignettes over a white ground, with painted marks, 13cm wide 8cm deep 20cm high Condition Report: With some rubbing and fading to the hand-painted decoration commensurate with use and age. There is a small brown surface mark to the bottom of the inside of the jug. Frits to the footrim under the glaze.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)
    Oct. 07, 2025

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)

    Est: £500 - £800

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) 'Two White Roses' signed with initials l.r., also signed and inscribed with title on a label verso, oil on board 10 x 18cm Provenance: A single-owner collection from a house in Great Bardfield. Condition Report: Framed: 28 x 20cm Board is slightly bowed. There are some minor surface scuffs to the lower edge, however the work presents well overall. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)
    Oct. 07, 2025

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) Still life of a pot of primroses signed with initials l.r., oil on canvas 25 x 20cm, unframed Provenance: A single-owner collection from a house in Great Bardfield. Condition Report: Stretcher marks with cracking. Light surface dirt. Rubbing and losses to lower edge. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)
    Jul. 15, 2025

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)

    Est: £150 - £200

    ▲ Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) 'Welsh Print' screenprint in colours, signed and dated 'Kenneth Rowntree 1970' in pencil l.r., inscribed 'for Richard & Laura' and numbered 8/25 sheet 56 x 76cm, unframed Richard was Diana Rowntree’s godson. Condition Report: Light creasing. Discolouration to sheet edges. Under raking light a light scratch across the black rectangle shows.

    Sworders
  • Kenneth Rowntree,  Wallpaper design, c.1950 
    Jun. 03, 2025

    Kenneth Rowntree,  Wallpaper design, c.1950 

    Est: £500 - £600

    Kenneth Rowntree,  British 1915-1997 -  Wallpaper design, c.1950;  ink and collage on paper, signed and inscribed lower right 'Kenneth Rowntree Putney 7025', 36.7 x 35.7 cm: together with with an original sheet of printed wallpaper of the same design (2)(ARR)  Note:  this lot is also accompanied by the below catalogue.  Provenance: Liss Llewellyn Fine Art, London;   private collection, purchased from the above in 2017  Literature: 'Kenneth Rowntree: A Centenary Exhibition', by Moore-Gwyn and Liss Llewellyn Fine Art, 2015, p.62-66  Note: this is an original design for a wallpaper combining enlarged versions of wood engravings by Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) with those of Thomas Bewick (1753-1828).  Together with an original sheet of printed wallpaper of the same design, as used by the artist in his own home in Putney, London, in the early 1950s. The design was a personal tribute to Rowntree's former tutor Ravilious, from the Ruskin School, Oxford in the early 1930s.

    Roseberys
  • Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Sheep Farm (unframed)
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Sheep Farm (unframed)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Sheep Farm signed with initials 'KR.' (lower centre) oil and pencil on board 30 x 45.5cm (11 13/16 x 17 15/16in). (unframed)

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997), 'Portrait of Mr Davy, Builder and Decorator', oil on panel, 51 x 27cm
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997), 'Portrait of Mr Davy, Builder and Decorator', oil on panel, 51 x 27cm

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    § Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) 'Portrait of Mr Davy, Builder and Decorator' oil on panel initialled

    Gorringes
  • Kenneth Rowntree, Britain (1915-1997), Tractor 1945, Colour lithograph imp. School Prints Ltd.
    Mar. 11, 2024

    Kenneth Rowntree, Britain (1915-1997), Tractor 1945, Colour lithograph imp. School Prints Ltd.

    Est: $200 - $400

    Kenneth Rowntree Britain (1915-1997) Tractor 1945 Colour lithograph imp. School Prints Ltd. Signed lower right in plate

    Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997), g
    Mar. 07, 2024

    Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997), g

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997), geometric composition, signed verso, gouache, 13 by 15cm, framed. Provenance: created by the artist as a Christmas card for the vendor's mother, with season greetings to the recipient from the artist and his wife Diana Rowntree verso, postmark for December 1991. Note: Artist Resale Rights apply

    Kinghams Auctioneers
  • Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997), C
    Mar. 07, 2024

    Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997), C

    Est: £100 - £150

    Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997), Chanson D'Automne, signed l.l., screenprint in colours No.25/100, Mid Northumberland Arts Group, Ashington, 1984, printed at Sunderland Arts Centre, 54 by 40cm, framed. Provenance: gifted by the artist to the current vendor's mother. Note: Artist Resale Rights apply

    Kinghams Auctioneers
  • § KENNETH ROWNTREE, A.R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1915-1997)
    Dec. 12, 2023

    § KENNETH ROWNTREE, A.R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1915-1997)

    Est: £2,500 - £3,500

    § KENNETH ROWNTREE, A.R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1915-1997) KENNETH ROWNTREE, A.R.W.S. (BRITISH, 1915-1997) Jug in the Highlands signed, titled and dated 'Jug in the Highlands/Kenneth Rowntree/1988' (on the frame verso) acrylic on board 49 x 39.5 cm. (19 1/4 x 14 in.) Provenance Sale; Anderson & Garland, Newcastle, 14 July 2015, lot 396, where purchased by the present owner

    Chiswick Auctions
  • § Kenneth Rowntree ARWS (1915-1977)
    Oct. 26, 2023

    § Kenneth Rowntree ARWS (1915-1977)

    Est: £300 - £500

    § Kenneth Rowntree ARWS (1915-1977) Drifter at sea signed with initials (lower left) oil on board 10 x 18cm

    Cheffins
  • λ KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997), STILL LIFE WITH CHEQUERED JUG
    Jul. 11, 2023

    λ KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997), STILL LIFE WITH CHEQUERED JUG

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    λ KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997)STILL LIFE WITH CHEQUERED JUGOil on canvasSigned with initials (lower right)41 x 51cm (16 x 20 in.)Provenance:Derwent Wise (1933-2003), Private Collection, UKLiss Llewellyn Fine Art, LondonPrivate Collection, GloucestershireExhibited:Newcastle, Hatton Gallery, University of Newcastle, Kenneth Rowntree: A Retrospective, 2003

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) FOR SCHOOL PRINTS LTD. TRACTOR IN LANDSCAPE, 1945
    Jun. 28, 2022

    KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) FOR SCHOOL PRINTS LTD. TRACTOR IN LANDSCAPE, 1945

    Est: £200 - £300

    KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) FOR SCHOOL PRINTS LTD. TRACTOR IN LANDSCAPE, 1945 lithograph, later framed, 49cm x 75cm; together with another SCHOOL PRINT BY MICHAEL ROTHENSTEIN, Timber Felling in Essex, 1946, lithograph, later framed, 49cm x 75.5cm Qty: (2)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Putney Gardens with Boats
    Apr. 13, 2022

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Putney Gardens with Boats

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Putney Gardens with Boats signed with initials 'KR.' (lower left) oil on board 63.5 x 76cm (25 x 29 15/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • *Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)
    Mar. 15, 2022

    *Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997)

    Est: £100 - £150

    *Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) *Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) 'West Front, Durham', 1976 screenprint in colours, signed and dated 'Kenneth Rowntree '76' and inscribed 'For Adam' in pencil 81 x 58cm *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.

    Sworders
  • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) The Old Railway Station, Thaxted pencil and w
    Sep. 30, 2021

    KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) The Old Railway Station, Thaxted pencil and w

    Est: £500 - £800

    KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) The Old Railway Station, Thaxted pencil and watercolour on paper 20 x 13 ¾ in. (51 x 35 cm.)

    Christie's
  • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) The Abbey Ruins, Tilty, Essex pencil, waterco
    Sep. 30, 2021

    KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) The Abbey Ruins, Tilty, Essex pencil, waterco

    Est: £500 - £800

    KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) The Abbey Ruins, Tilty, Essex pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper 13 ½ x 20 ¼ in. (34.3 x 51.4 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Verona II (unframed) (Painted in 1982)
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Verona II (unframed) (Painted in 1982)

    Est: £600 - £800

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Verona II titled 'Verona' (lower centre); further signed and titled 'Verona II/Kenneth Rowntree' (on panel verso) oil on panel 25.5 x 20.5cm (10 1/16 x 8 1/16in). (unframed) Painted in 1982 For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Shapes In Movement II
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Shapes In Movement II

    Est: £1,500 - £2,500

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Shapes In Movement II signed, titled and dated 'Kenneth Rowntree/Shapes in movement II 1958' (on perspex verso) oil on perspex and wood construction 53 x 53cm (20 7/8 x 20 7/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Double Figure II (Painted in 1966)
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Double Figure II (Painted in 1966)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Double Figure II signed and titled 'Double figure II/Kenneth Rowntree' (on Artist's label attached to backboard) acrylic on panel relief 21 x 15cm (8 1/4 x 5 7/8in). Painted in 1966 For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997) FOR EDINBURGH WEAVERS FULL MEASURE, DESIGNED 1956
    Apr. 30, 2021

    KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997) FOR EDINBURGH WEAVERS FULL MEASURE, DESIGNED 1956

    Est: £250 - £350

    screen printed cotton, with manufacturer's monogram to the selvedge (Dimensions: 53cm x 60cm (20.8in x 23.5in), unframed) (53cm x 60cm (20.8in x 23.5in), unframed)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997) FOR EDINBURGH WEAVERS ALPHABET, DESIGNED 1958
    Apr. 30, 2021

    KENNETH ROWNTREE (BRITISH 1915-1997) FOR EDINBURGH WEAVERS ALPHABET, DESIGNED 1958

    Est: £400 - £600

    screen printed cotton (Dimensions: 55cm x 111cm (21.5in x 43.75in), unframed) (55cm x 111cm (21.5in x 43.75in), unframed)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Summer in the Highlands
    Apr. 28, 2021

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Summer in the Highlands

    Est: £1,500 - £2,500

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Summer in the Highlands signed, titled and dated 'Summer in the Highlands 1984/Kenneth Rowntree' (on backboard verso) acrylic on panel 60.5 x 60.5cm (23 13/16 x 23 13/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997 - The Dogs;
    Nov. 04, 2020

    Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997 - The Dogs;

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997- The Dogs; oil on board, signed and titled on the stretcher, 19.5x30.5cm (ARR) Provenance: Christie's, London 14 March 2002, lot 188, where purchased by the present owner. Please refer to department for condition report

    Roseberys
  • Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997 - Girl in Three Parts, c.1960s;
    Oct. 06, 2020

    Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997 - Girl in Three Parts, c.1960s;

    Est: £250 - £350

    Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997- Girl in Three Parts, c.1960s; monotype on wove, image 21 x 32cm (framed) (ARR) Provenance: acquired by the present owner through the Rowntree family at the studio sale, 2009. Please refer to department for condition report

    Roseberys
  • Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997 - Venetian Abstract, c.1960s;
    Oct. 06, 2020

    Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997 - Venetian Abstract, c.1960s;

    Est: £250 - £350

    Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997- Venetian Abstract, c.1960s; monotype on wove, image 24 x 33cm (framed) (ARR) Provenance: acquired by the present owner through the Rowntree family at the Studio sale, 2009. Please refer to department for condition report

    Roseberys
  • * Rowntree (Kenneth, 1915-1997). Tractor in Landscape, 1945, lithograph
    Mar. 05, 2020

    * Rowntree (Kenneth, 1915-1997). Tractor in Landscape, 1945, lithograph

    Est: £100 - £150

    * Rowntree (Kenneth, 1915-1997). Tractor in Landscape, 1945, colour lithograph published by School Prints Ltd (S.P.3.), London, sheet size 50 x 76cm (19.75 x 30ins), framed and glazed (Qty: 1)

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • KENNETH ROWNTREE PRINT - TRACTOR IN LANDSCAPE
    Dec. 09, 2019

    KENNETH ROWNTREE PRINT - TRACTOR IN LANDSCAPE

    Est: £100 - £200

    KENNETH ROWNTREE PRINT - TRACTOR IN LANDSCAPE

    Southgate Auction Rooms
  • § Kenneth Rowntree (British 1915-1997) Studio Window, Acomb, 1972
    Nov. 14, 2019

    § Kenneth Rowntree (British 1915-1997) Studio Window, Acomb, 1972

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Titled, dated and inscribed (to reverse), oil and mixed media construction on board (Dimensions: 63.5cm x 59.5cm (25in x 23.5in)) (63.5cm x 59.5cm (25in x 23.5in))

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Kenneth Rowntree. British 1915-1997- . Sheet from an Australian sketch book, 1985;
    Sep. 24, 2019

    Kenneth Rowntree. British 1915-1997- . Sheet from an Australian sketch book, 1985;

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    Kenneth Rowntree, British 1915-1997- Sheet from an Australian sketch book, 1985; watercolour and gouache on paper, signed and dated, 27.5x33cm (ARR) Provenance: Kenneth Rowntree Studio Sale, September 2009; Modern British Gallery where purchased by the present owner

    Roseberys
  • Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) British. 'Tractor', Print, Published by School Prints Ltd.
    May. 29, 2019

    Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) British. 'Tractor', Print, Published by School Prints Ltd.

    Est: £150 - £200

    Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) British. 'Tractor', Print, Published by School Prints Ltd.

    John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
  • • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997
    Apr. 17, 2019

    • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997

    Est: £400 - £600

    • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) AN OXFORD COLLEGE BARGE ON THE ISIS signed l.r. Kenneth Rowntree Monochrome watercolour over pencil & crayon 26.0 x 44.0cm / 101/4 x 171/4in Rowntree's paintings of Oxford barges were shown at the Ashmolean Museum in May 1956. The pictures were commissioned in 1956 by J.M Richards of the Architectural Review, to accompany an article written by Diana Rowntree. Alan Powers has written, ".... (his) affection for innocent decoration played an active role in Rowntree's work when he painted the Oxford College Barges, originally converted from London Livery Company Thames barges into slightly baroque viewing stations for college 'bumps', but by this time rapidly decaying. The paintings were used to illustrate an article by Diana in the Architectural Review in July 1956, arguing for a more sensitive approach to the planning of boathouse buildings along the Isis, and shown at the Ashmolean Museum, helping to stir an effort to save the barges…"

    Olympia Auctions
  • • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997
    Apr. 17, 2019

    • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) LANDSCAPE CATALOGUE III signed, inscribed & dated on labels verso PVA on panel 61.0 x 48.0cm / 24 x 19in Exhibited: Festival Retrospective Exhibition, Queen's Hall, Hexham, 1987

    Olympia Auctions
  • • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997
    Apr. 17, 2019

    • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    • KENNETH ROWNTREE (1915-1997) BATTLE OF CRECY (circa 1970) Signed verso and inscribed on exhibition label Wood and collage on panel 60.0 x 77.0cm / 231/2 x 301/4in Literature: John Milner, Kenneth Rowntree, Lund Humphries, 2002, p. 74 Kenneth Rowntree, A Centenary Exhibition, Moore-Gwyn Fine Art and Liss Llewellyn Fine Art, 2015, Cat. 71, p.118 Exhibited: New Art Centre, London, Kenneth Rowntree, June 1975, no.21 Davies Memorial Gallery and Oriel 31, Welshpool, Kenneth Rowntree, June-October 1992, cat no.64

    Olympia Auctions
  • § Kenneth Rowntree, ARWS (British, 1915-1997) Mlle Manicette Canière signed 'Kenneth Rowntree' (lower left)
    Mar. 21, 2019

    § Kenneth Rowntree, ARWS (British, 1915-1997) Mlle Manicette Canière signed 'Kenneth Rowntree' (lower left)

    Est: £1,000 - £2,000

    § Kenneth Rowntree, ARWS (British, 1915-1997) Mlle Manicette Canière signed 'Kenneth Rowntree' (lower left) oil on canvas h:54 w:46 cm Other Notes: 'Mlle Manicette Canière' dates from the earlier years of Rowntree's career, characterised as it is by flat plains, a formalised composition, and bold application of paint. This lack of overt detail and paring down of forms was perhaps influenced by his Quaker roots. Throughout the late 1930s and early 1940s, Rowntree infused his work with French influences, having made trips to Gisors in Normandy in 1936, 1938 and 1939. In his earlier triptych, 'Homage to French Culture in the Nineteenth Century' (1938), Rowntree created a colourful tribute to French painting, literature and music on a monumental scale. According to John Milner, this work 'catalogues Rowntree's every French enthusiasm', and is a 'magnificent testament to Rowntree's erudition and delight in French culture'.(John Milner, 'Kenneth Rowntree', Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2002). 'Mlle Manicette Canière' is not included in a comprehensive catalogue of Rowntree's works compiled by the artist's wife, Diana Buckley, and their son (Tate archives, TGA 200315).

    Cheffins
  • § Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) View through an open window, Newcastle signed lower right and numbered 7/100
    Feb. 07, 2019

    § Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) View through an open window, Newcastle signed lower right and numbered 7/100

    Est: £150 - £200

    § Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) View through an open window, Newcastle signed lower right and numbered 7/100 colour lithograph h:42 w:51 cm

    Cheffins
  • AR Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Table in a Dark Garden
    Dec. 04, 2018

    AR Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Table in a Dark Garden

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Table in a Dark Garden signed, titled and dated 'Table in a dark garden - 1976/Kenneth Rowntree' (on panel verso)oil and wood construction on panel61 x 60.5cm (24 x 23 13/16in). Provenance: The Estate of the Artist, from whom acquired by the present owner

    Bonhams
  • Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) Untitled, screen print, 3/25, signed and dated (197
    Aug. 15, 2018

    Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) Untitled, screen print, 3/25, signed and dated (197

    Est: £80 - £120

    Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997) Untitled, screen print, 3/25, signed and dated (1970), framed and glazed (83cm x 63cm)

    Mallams
  • Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) West Front Durham, date 1976, screen print, 16/75, signed and
    Aug. 15, 2018

    Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) West Front Durham, date 1976, screen print, 16/75, signed and

    Est: £80 - £120

    Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915-1997) West Front Durham, date 1976, screen print, 16/75, signed and dated (1975), framed and glazed (83cm x 63cm)

    Mallams
  • AR Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Bombed Buildings
    Jul. 10, 2018

    AR Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Bombed Buildings

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Bombed Buildings titled and dated 'Bombed Buildings 1940' (lower left), signed 'Kenneth Rowntree' (lower centre); also signed, titled and dated '1940/Kenneth Rowntree 'Bombed Buildings' (on backboard)watercolour and pencil32.5 x 50cm (12 13/16 x 19 11/16in).together with a further watercolour, 'Bombed Buildings' by the same hand (2) ProvenancePrivate Collection

    Bonhams
  • AR Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Bombed Houses
    Jul. 10, 2018

    AR Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Bombed Houses

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Kenneth Rowntree A.R.W.S. (British, 1915-1997) Bombed Houses signed 'Kenneth Rowntree' (lower left), titled and dated 'Bombed Houses 1940' (lower centre)watercolour31 x 47.5cm (12 3/16 x 18 11/16in).together with a further watercolour, 'Bombed Buildings' by the same hand (2) ProvenancePrivate Collection

    Bonhams
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