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MELISSA LAUNAY Curious Tales 1
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MELISSA LAUNAY Curious Tales
Jonathan Cooper Park Walk Gallery 20 Park Walk London SW10 0AQ t: +44 (0)20 7351 0410 mail@jonathancooper.co.uk jonathancooper.co.uk
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A Curious Display Oil on canvas, 100 × 100 cm | 39.37 × 39.37 in £3,800
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Outfoxed II Oil on canvas, 80 × 30 cm | 31.5 × 11.81 in £1,500
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M E L I S S A L AU N AY Curious Tales Exploring the themes of mystery and imagination, curiosity and wonder, this new series of paintings focuses on the internal and external spaces of the English house and garden, from the cosy world of the potting shed to the ordered lawns of the stately home. Inspired by a visit to the V&A’s Museum of Childhood, Melissa Launay invites us into the magical rooms of the doll’s house, and to imagine just what occurs when the lights are turned out. Filled with narrative potential, this exhibition is a fascinating journey through the landscape of the mind. Three key works in this exhibition will be sold in support of Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights, and feature in the charity’s Christmas cards for 2015. Available from: www.survivalinternational.org/shop
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In Sight Gouache on paper, 38 × 51 cm | 14.96 × 20.08 in £1,200
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Escape from Paradise Oil on canvas, 60 × 90 cm | 23.62 × 35.43 in £2,600
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The Acrobat Oil on panel, 20 × 20 cm | 7.87 × 7.87 in £500
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Number 73 Oil on panel, 30 × 30 cm | 11.81 × 11.81 in £850
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Outfoxed I Oil on canvas, 80 × 30 cm | 31.5 × 11.81 in £1,500
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Almost Time Oil on canvas, 41 × 31 cm | 16.14 × 12.2 in £1,400
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Forgotten Shed Oil on canvas, 41 × 31 cm | 16.14 × 12.2 in £1,400
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Swan Lake Oil on panel, 25.5 × 25.5 cm | 10 × 10 in £800
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The Morning Room Oil on panel, 21 × 21 cm | 8.25 × 8.25 in £500
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The Maharani Room Oil on panel, 21 × 21 cm | 8.25 × 8.25 in £500
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Into the Woods Gouache on paper, 56 × 76 cm | 22.05 × 29.92 in Sold to benefit Survival International £2,500
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The Ice House Oil on panel, 21 × 21 cm | 8.25 × 8.25 in £500
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The Glass House Oil on panel, 21 × 21 cm | 8.25 × 8.25 in £500
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The Regal Room Oil on panel, 21 × 21 cm | 8.25 × 8.25 in £500
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The Palm House Oil on panel, 21 × 21 cm | 8.25 × 8.25 in £500
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The Absent Twitcher Oil on canvas, 51 × 41 cm | 20.08 × 16.14 in £1,600
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House of Play Oil on canvas, 100 × 100 cm | 39.37 × 39.37 in £3,800
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The Illusionist Oil on canvas, 31 × 26 cm | 12.25 × 10.25 in £750
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The Opportunist Oil on canvas, 31 × 26 cm | 12.25 × 10.25 in £750
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Thinking Spot Oil on canvas, 51 × 41 cm | 20.08 × 16.14 in £1,600
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A Horticultural Affair Oil on canvas, 100 × 100 cm | 39.37 × 39.37 in £3,800
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The Conversation Oil on canvas, 31 × 26 cm | 12.25 × 10.25 in £750
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Waiting for You Gouache on paper, 38 × 51 cm | 14.96 × 20.08 in Sold to benefit Survival International £1,200 35
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Snow Prints Gouache on paper, 38 Ă— 51 cm | 14.96 Ă— 20.08 in Sold to benefit Survival International
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Parakeet’s New Friend Oil on panel, 20 × 20 cm | 7.87 × 7.87 in £500
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Number 37 Oil on panel, 30 × 30 cm | 11.81 × 11.81 in £850
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Lost Property Oil on canvas, 60 × 90 cm | 23.62 × 35.43 in £2,600
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