Item Description:
An exceptional opportunity for fine art collectors to acquire a genuine, investment-grade original mixed-media piece by the collected British painter and ceramist, Mary Bourne BA (1949–2009).
Graduating with a Fine Art degree from the University of Hertfordshire in 1991, Bourne's distinct work is proudly represented by the prestigious McNeill Gallery of Contemporary Art. Her paintings are highly celebrated for their incredible depth, heavy textures, and unique integration of ceramic paint mediums. Notably, two of Bourne's prominent paintings hang in the permanent collection at the London Stock Exchange Building.
Art Style & Presentation:
Produced during her peak gallery era between 1991 and 2009, this piece is a textbook example of Mid-Century Inspired Abstract Expressionism with heavy Tactile Textural Art elements. Drawing stylistic inspiration from the whimsical geometry of Paul Klee and the cubist fragmentation of musical instruments, Bourne uses layered ceramic paints to create a striking, three-dimensional surface texture.
The masterwork features 4 miniature original mixed-media paintings, each measuring exactly 8cm x 8cm. They are beautifully unified and presented together in a single, professional multi-aperture window mount. Each window captures abstract representations of musical instruments, utilizing her signature play on rich, earthy tones and structural composition.
Housed in a premium gallery frame, this statement piece represents a beautiful, authenticated slice of late 20th-century British abstract art.
Item Specifics:
- Artist: Mary Bourne BA (1949-2009)
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom (UK)
- Art Style: Abstract Expressionism / Cubist / Matter Painting
- Medium: Mixed Media with Ceramic Paints
- Individual Artwork Size: 4 pieces, each 8cm x 8cm square
- Frame Size: 40cm x 40cm
Condition Details:
- Artwork: The 4 original mixed-media miniatures are in pristine condition—completely preserved behind the glass, flat, and untouched.
- Presentation: The multi-aperture window mount is crisp and clean.
- Frame: The professional gallery frame is structurally sound and in excellent condition, showing only minimal, negligible signs of light retail handling wear to the outer edges.
- Backing: Fully sealed backing with its original gallery hanging wire securely attached, ready for immediate exhibition.