Coney

Coney’s choice of the Albert Park fountain provides an elaborate backdrop to the vibrancy of spring time irises and velvet-peteled roses. This fountain, commissioned from the Scottish foundry James Allan & Son of Glasgow has graced the central Auckland park since 1882. The fountain is a classical Victorian design depicting four waterbabies astride fish and sea-serpents.

Springtime, Albert Park Oil on canvas 100 x 150 cm $12,500

This work is the latest in the well-received series of White Paintings , white being the colour of perfection. Vert et Blanc features an open-hearted iceberg rose surrounded by full blooms with a small blush pink bud nestled between. The artist’s skill and delight in capturing natural beauty is never more evident than in this work.

Vert et Blanc Oil on canvas

100 x 150 cm

$12,500

Passionata Oil on canvas 122 x 200 cm $15,500

Nancy Steen Garden, Parnell Oil on canvas 121 x 91 cm $9,500

Winter Garden Begonias

Blanc de Blanc Oil on canvas 102 x 122 cm

$10,500

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Coney

Published on Oct 27, 2015

International Art Centre

A collection of ten paintings will be on view until 2 November Paul Coney was born in Zimbabwe in 1957. His family immigrated to New Zealand when he was five years old and Coney was educated at St. Peter's School, Cambridge prior to living in Dunedin. Coney began painting professionally at twenty years of age and is entirely self taught. He first attracted public recognition in 1987 when he was chosen as the official artist for the America's Cup Challenge by the Bank of New Zealand sponsors. A successful watercolourist, Coney taught, worked and exhibited in this medium for over twenty years. In 2008 he began working on large scale canvases in oil. These dramatically beautiful florals have been hugely successful with sales worldwide. It is a theme Coney continues to explore and develop.