Original Roy Pettitt (British b. 1935) Framed Mixed Media "Basket Shop Sousse Medina". PurchaseD from a show at The Chelsea Art Society, London. Professionally gramed and matted in sponged gilt wood frame. Measures 12x14x1, Weight is 2 pds 6 oz. PROVENANCE: A Private London, UK and Charleston SC Collection. Roy Pettitt originally trained as a biologist and worked in research and industry in Argentina, California, Spain, and the U.K., followed by a period in property development. Since that time he has studied at various London Art schools, followed by painting trips in Europe, Egypt, India, and Turkey. Studied watercolour with Edward Wesson and oil painting with Tom Coates. Roy has exhibited in many London and provincial galleries including The Academy Business Gallery, and with the R.I., RBA, and ROI, at the Mall Galleries. Roy has held one man shows at Firle Place, Milne and Muller and Highgate Fine Arts (2001 – 2005). Mixed shows at Patterson Fine Arts (annually from 1997 – 2007), Century Gallery Datchet (l997-2003) and with The Small Paintings Group and at a selection of Galleries until the present time. For several years recently Roy has sold work, including commissioned portraits, through a well known Knightsbridge dealer. Roy is a member of the Chelsea Art Society, the London Sketch Club, and the Chelsea Arts Club (life member).

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