Artist – Alan Grieve (1910–?) Title – Silver and Grey Date – 1950 Medium – Likely oil on board Dimensions – 53 cm (H) x 43 cm (W) x 3 cm (D) Condition – Excellent – artwork in fine condition; minor marks to the frame consistent with age Provenance – Believed to depict a view in Balgowlah, Sydney Signature – Signed by the artist Note – Listed weight includes all protective packaging required to ensure safe delivery
A Serene and Rare Work of Mid-Century Australian Art
This signed original painting by Australian artist Alan Grieve captures a moment of quiet reflection in subdued tones of silver and grey. Believed to portray a coastal view in Balgowlah, Sydney, the work is a fine example of Grieve’s nuanced handling of light, form, and urban tranquility.
A graduate of the Julian Ashton School and East Sydney Technical College, Grieve was part of a generation of artists shaped by Australia’s leading art institutions during the early to mid-20th century.
Why You’ll Love It: This beautifully composed, meditative painting will appeal to collectors of mid-century Australian art, coastal landscape enthusiasts, and those seeking a rare, signed work with subtle elegance and historical resonance.
