Among the typical characteristics of Mary Fedden’s work are a passion for bright colour and the use of flattened space – the rules of conventional perspective are largely ignored. She frequently goes back to her favourite still life, as in this example, Fish and Eggs, where a simple arrangement of fish, eggs, fruit and wine are highlighted against the dramatic dark background.
MARY FEDDEN. FISH AND EGGS. 2007. FOR SALE
MARY FEDDEN FOR SALE. “FISH AND EGGS”. 2007.
FOR SALE
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Image size: 24” x 16” / 61cm x 40.5cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signed and dated: “Fedden ’07”. Also signed on a label on the reverse in Mary Fedden’s own hand
Framing: High quality black and silver gilt moulding frame by Bourlet of London, one of the great framemakers. Intentionally distressed by design.
Provenance: Exhibited at Caroline Wiseman Modern and Contemporary in 2007, where purchased by a private collector, London. Exhibition label to the revers. Caroline was one of Mary Fedden’s regular art dealers. She now runs the Aldeburgh Beach Lookout and Gallery.
MARY FEDDEN FOR SALE. “FISH AND EGGS”. 2007
In his book Mary Fedden Enigmas and Variations, Christopher Andreae writes about Mary Fedden’s love of using black and white in her paintings – something than many artists often find somewhat difficult: “Mary Fedden is not afraid of strong, bright, rich colours; in fact, she loves them. Yet she knows the value of placing muted or even muddy colours near them so that her vivid reds, oranges, greens, or yellows can sing out. It is, however, in the refreshing, telling ways she uses those two ultimate colours, white and black, that she excels. ‘I think black is a wonderful colour,’ she enthuses. To her it is not gloomy at all. ‘Think of the blacks in Manet’s paintings. That young man in a black velvet jacket. Wonderful.’”
Fish and Eggs is in excellent condition and sits in a very fine and expensive Bourlet frame. Bourlet are one of the great framemakers and their work is extremely sought after. They have been making and restoring frames in London for over 200 years.
