Collection from renowned 20th century artist comes up for sale in the city she loved

Mallams are delighted to be offering paintings by the late 20^th century artist Jane Dowling.

Jane studied at Oxford University and the Ashmolean Museum and other Oxford institutions hold examples of her work.  She was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy from 1961 through to the Summer Exhibition in 2019.

Her work was also commissioned by the National Trust and Oxford Oratory Church.  In addition, several of Oxford’s hospitals as well as the Ashmolean Museum hold examples of her work.

Her reputation in Oxford was renowned not just for her painting but for enthusiasm and zest for teaching.   For several decades she taught at the Ruskin School of Art and was very instrumental in establishing The Royal Drawing School.  She continued as an artist and teacher in Oxford until late in life and passed away at the age of 97 in February last year.

Jane was married to Peter Greenham, whose work is perhaps more widely known and subjects include Queen Elizabeth II & Princess Margaret.  Peter also studied at Oxford University and later became a schoolmaster at Magdalen College.

 Max Fisher, Head of Modern Art at Mallams said:

“It is a real pleasure to have a sale dedicated to the work of Jane Dowling in Oxford, a city which held so many memories for her and in which her teaching inspired countless artists”.

The Jane Dowling exhibition will be available to view in the foyer at our Oxford saleroom from 2^nd September and the timed sale will run from 6^th September to 18^th September online.  For further information, visit www.mallams.co.uk or call 01865 241358.