"Biharis to the Ganges" by David Aldus (now sold 31/7/10)

£400.00

MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL HIGH PRESTIGE OIL PAINTING "Biharis to the Ganges". BY THE FABULOUS ARTIST DAVID ALDUS. This spiritual painting shows the Biharis coming to the river Ganges to celebrate a religious festival. Aldus has captured the Biharis streaming down the old Victorian steps, drawn to the snaking river. Men and women ritually wash, some lather up till they are bubbly ghosts, and rinse themselves like speedy otters. Youngsters pose and splash, a large man floats past. Women anoint their babies!! Kohl-rimmed eyes flash, carmine lips pout and brightly coloured saris in the searing heat................. ( Highest price received for one of his paintings is £14,000. Absolute investment opportunity! ) Measurements height 10 inches by 14 inches Oil on prepared board. .

David Aldus the artist has exhibited with the Royal Society of British Artists ( R.B.A ); the Royal Institute of Oils ( R.O.I ); and the Royal Society of Marine Artists ( R.S.M.A ) He has been nominated twice as a finalist in the Garrick/Milne prize exhibition held at Christies LONDON. His work has been selected for the Discerning Eye Exhibition by Art Critic, Edward Lucie Smith, where all his work was sold. He also sold all his work at the Lambeth Palace when exhibiting under the auspices of the Royal Society of Marine Artists.  Highest price received for one of his paintings is £14,000. "Lot's Wife". This painting was the same size as Turner's Hannibal crossing the Alps 5 foot by 8 foot. David Aldus also sold "A tribute to the people of Malta" that sold for £10,000. The painting was received by the President of Malta Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici and is now in the  museum of Malta in Valletta.The same painting was the subject of a congratulatory letter from Queen Elizabeth II. Lord Lewin, Admiral of the Fleet also sent a letter of congratulations.He has held one or two-man shows at Knightsbridge; South Kensington; Windsor and numerous other venues. He has exhibited in Westminster Central Hall; Royal Festival Hall;Birmingham's Royal British Artists exhibition;Victoria Art Gallery,Bath; Rooksmoor Gallery,Bath; London Guildhall; Mann Island, Liverpool; Christies, the London Auction House, etc. GUARANTEED TO BE 100% ORIGINAL AND GENUINE WITH C.O.A