302/12: MICHAEL J. ALLARD: a wonderful and amusing acrylic Large Painting on Canvas by this highly regarded British-born and Zimbabwean-resident artist. The elderly African farmer pedals carefully to market with his produce, whilst his Grandson is perched on the crates at the back, releasing the hens to their freedom, the typical Zimbabwean scenery behind. Beautifully composed and painted; overall dimensions, including the frame: 49ins x 39ins. c.0

canvas, large, painting

249/11: An interesting and somewhat speculative late 18th/early 19th century "Italianate" Oil Painting on Canvas within a gilded frame. Aparently unsigned, this well painted picture depicts a rural scene, with a couple on a path to the foreground and a cottage overlooking the far distant countryside views behind. Overall measurements: 33ins x 23ins (84cms x 58cms) c.1800

canvas, object, Oil, on, painting

232/11: MICHAEL J. ALLARD: another gorgeous and most amusing large acrylic Painting on Canvas by this highly regarded and most proficient artist. "Get me to the Church on Time" depicts an African bride towing her groom to the church on a locally-made "limousine" ~ she pedals away with her precious goose in a precariously balanced basket, while he enjoys the first ~ and probably last ~ cigar of his life behind. All the ingredients of "Mick" Allard's work: African countryside; local inhabitants; and animals ~ all wrapped up in Mick's warm, delightful and quirky sense of humour. 50ins x 42ins. c.0

canvas, large, object, on, painting

231/11: MICHAEL J. ALLARD: a large, charming, amusing and beautifully painted acrylic Painting on Canvas of two boys taking their lives in their hands courtesy of their precious bicycle. "Mick" Allard, British-born and resident of Zimbabwe is well known and highly regarded for his keenly-observed paintings which incorporate animals; locals; the glorious African countryside and his delightful and occasionally quirky sense of humour. His many commissions include studies of the late Bobby Kennedy 's children; 'Tiger' Woods and an enormous mural for the Duckhorn winery in St. Helena, California ~ together with their complete range of wine labels and other paintings. Including the frame" 52ins x 40ins. c.0

canvas, large, object, on, Painting