The paintings of Frank Runacres R.A.
Site last updated 9 p.m. Boston MA time, on May 5, 2009
(Inserted six wonderful paintings provided by Andrew Martin)
See featured NEW painting of Hambledon weir below photographs of Frank and Lily also other five a few rows down
Frank
Runacres (1904-1974), Barn at Flint Hall, Oil on board, Signed, 48cm x 60c
. 
Photograph of Lily and Frank Runacres,
Summer 1930 (Frank was 26years old
and married to Lily for two years)
Frank Runacres paintings are spread around the World.
This is a virtual art gallery for his paintings, reuniting as many as possible to one site.
If visitors to this site have Frank Runacres paintings they would like to add to the gallery,
please email me at Jshawx@comcast.net. Send a digital image or send me a color print.
Put Frank Runacres in the subject line .
If you have a any information about the painting please indicate it in the email.
Added to gallery in May 2009 along with five other STUNNING! paintings see rows three and four below.
Hambledon Weir on the River Thames Signed and dated 1946
Frank Runacres A.R.C.A
1904-74
Here is a brief biography of Frank Runacres.
More can be found on Wikepedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Runacres
DAILY SKETCH 4th November 1930
Frank Runacres exhibited a painting titled Occupants of an Omnibus at a Working Mens College 75th anniversary exhibition in London.
If you know where the painting can be found please email the site curator at jshawx@comcast.net;
PLEASE put OMNIBUS and FRANK RUNACRES IN THE SUBJECT LINE
Frances and John collection
These are in Massachusetts
Presented to John and Frances by "Uncle Frank" Runacres as an engagement/wedding present in 1963.
These Frank Runacre paintings were provided by Mirrlees and Stephen Dolley.
Digital images by Phil McCaffry.
Mirlees is the daughter of close artist friends of Frank Runacres and owns several other FRs (we hope in due course to exhibit those on this web site).
The three paintings to the right and in the row below were contributed by Andrew Martin along with the information below and with the paintings.
The first two were a wedding present to Janet Martin from Frank Runacres. The other four were purchased later on.
Boathouse on the Thames between Twickenham and Richmond signed and dated 1947. NEW Click for larger images of these six stunning paintings.
Thames possibly near Isleworth
Signed and dated 1947 NEW
Hambledon Weir on the Thames
Signed and dated 1946 NEW
These paintings are with Janet Martin in West Yorkshire, England.
Janet is a cousin of Nell McKinley wo was a foreind of Frank and Lilly (Mirlees Dolley is Nell's daughter)
Plymouth (Unsigned and undated) NEW
New
NEW
Guest exhibitors Gallery 1
This row and the two below are reserved for people who own Frank Runacres paintings who wish to exhibit their Runacres here. Send a good quality digital photograph to Jshawx@comcast.net.
Put "Runacres or Uncle Frank " in subject line if you don't hear back in a day or so try again I may have overlooked your email
Fish Quay at Plymouth 1958
Owned by Dana Stuermer
Dana bought this in 1987 or 1988 in a local department store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
One of two contributed December 2006 by Norbert Furnon-Roberts of Cape Town South Africa
Norbert purchased these from a Hamburg gallery ~1980
This
is the second painting contributed by Norbert Furnon-Roberts of Cape Town
I have recently inherited a selection of pictures from an Uncle of which my favourite is the attached picture entitled 'The Groynes.' My late Uncle retired to live with his wife in Bournemouth, and I remember, when visiting as a young child, that this painting always had pride of place in the entrance hall.
Andrew Hill
May 2007
Guest exibitor Gallery 2
The two watercolour painting two the right (which until I hear otherwise I am calling Teatime and Street at Dusk) was sent by Andrew Messam whorecieved them in the 1990s from his Uncle (an avid art collector). These are the firt images on the web site that were recorded using a cell phone camera.
The painting to the right was contributed by Pastor Don Fugate of Yuma Arizona in July 2008. He purchased it in July1986 from Omni Art in Dallas Texas at that time it was appraised at $3200 by Gene Amends of Omni Art in Dallas TX.. Don indicated that he is prepared to sell this beautiful piece ( in a nice frame not shown on photo). Those interested may contact him at Pastordon@beamspeed.net
Note the similarity in style to the painting above it. Also there are a couple of othe paintings further down this page that are similar.
I like the light effect on the upturned boat at top right!
(Click on painting for larger image.)
"The Estuary"exhibited RA 1954
Signed and dated 1951
16"x24" oil on masonite.
Charles and Ania gallery purchased in Bournmouth now exhibited in Portsmouth, England.
Richmond Park 9 x11.25 inches water colour
Frances and John collection
These are in Massachusetts.
"Idless" in Cornwall. Exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1937 see biography notes. Purchased by John and Frances as a Christmas present to each other in December 2004
(Idless is a village in Cornwall, home to the Wild Woods at Idless.)
Gift to Frances from Clare and
Paul,
December 2004
Gift
to Frances from Clare and Paul
December 18, 2004
Purchased July 23, 2005.
Pen and ink sketch
First two paintings obtained by John and Frances in 2008 from a collection probably first sold as a part of his estate.
The third painting was purchased in Bournmouth in September 2008 from David Gordon a retired art teacher who discovered it.
Painting
of rowing boat is on 1930's JCA Fance watermarked paper. Measures 12.4x17.4
inches believed to be a Thames scene
Painting is pen, ink and wash of Albert Bridge looking towards Chelsea? measures 11x14.7 inches believed to be from around 1960.
9.5 x13.5 inches
Pen and ink sketch
These paintings are in the US. Massachusetts, and Washington D.C.
Clare Shawcross collection
John Goreham collection
Judith North Gallery
Plymouth Coxside
(watercolour and ink)
Frank Runacres (Uncle Frank) at the Barbican Loft
Franks Studio, the Barbican Plymouth
Signed and dated.Runacres/1965 Charcoal 25x20cm
Boatyard in Birdham Sussex,
The Mill, Westerham, Kent.
This paintingwas exhibited in 1939 at the RA is titled 'The Mill, Westerham, Kent'; and was number 790 in the 1939 catalogue. On the back the artist has written his address, which was Grosvenor House, Westerham (this has been crossed through and replaced with 5 Guilford Street, London WC2). The painting measures 12.5 x 17.2 inches image size and is signed and dated 1938. Grant Waters January 2008
Plymouth Hoe; purchased by Judith
in December 2004
Judith South Gallery
Perhaps elements of this painting were drafted in the sketch to right and the steps is sketch second to right.
Sketch of bridge possibly draft of painting to left
(also see sketch to the right)
Pencil drawing
(on rear of bridge painting at West end of this gallery)
(Possibly concept for right side of final painting.)
Biro sketch in spiral bound pad.
Colour and shading false in
trying to bring out the detail
(Click for unenhanced original)
Judith Annex
Plymouth Beach sketch
(Click for full size detailed sketch)
Sketch from FR notebook.
Theresa and Mike, 1
These paintings are in Cambridge England.
Theresa and Mike, 2
These paintings are in Cambridge England.
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Oil on canvas
Theresa and Mike, 3
These paintings are in Cambridge England.
Trees near a River
Watercolour and ink17.5x23.5cm
Theresa and Mike, 4
These paintings are in Cambridge England.
FR gave this painting to Theresa and Mike
as a wedding gift; an act repeated for others.
This led to the formation of this web site
Catherine's collection (This painting will soon be on Grand Cayman Island. )
Watercolour signed and dated 1969 10.7x14.2 inches.
Tim's collection
West Country Harbour with view though a porthole. Water colour with ink 10.2 x 14.5 inches. Believed to be early 1960's.
Note the similarity to the painting owned by
Norbert Furnon-Roberts of Cape Town in guest exhibitor gallery 1 (third painting in).
Jeremy and Raoul's collection
Probably 1930's believed to be Kentish bridkworks between Westerham and Sevenoaks.
Sheila and Bryan
These paintings are in Staffordshire. UK.
See details to right
Information on painting to the left.
Grove Rd, Richmond;
Exhibited Royal Academy 1946
(Click for larger image)
Image from card sent by Frank Runacres,
Details written on back and signed:
"With love from Uncle Frank"
Grove Rd, Richmond;
Exhibited Royal Academy 1946
(Click for larger image)
Image from card sent by Frank Runacres, Details written on back and signed:
With love from Uncle Frank
Sheila and Bryan
These paintings are in Staffordshire. UK.
Catherine and Neil
Water colour undated probably mid to late 1960's and Devon or Cornwall.
Size 11x14.7 inches
Rebeccas collection
(View in Dorset)
Anthony and Nina collection
Liz and Frazer
Original 17.5x12.5 inches. Probably 1930's believed to be Kentish bridkworks between Westerham and Sevenoaks.
Phillips painting.
(This painting was purchased with a group of twelve Frank Runacres paintings thought to be part of his estate and purchased in early 2008. However it is unsigned, and may just have been a painting Frank Runacres owned rather than one of his own)
Continental Street scene. Unsigned
Michael and Barbara collection
These paintings are in California.
Telise and Roland collection.
"An American, Telise received her painting from Uncle Frank himself. He told her it was painted at Plymouth, from which the Pilgrims sailed to the New World."
Painting in Wisconsin.
Brian and Cathy collection
(On "Hanging out the Washing") "Uncle Frank gave this to Nanny and Grandad...it was Nanny's favorite. Auntie Kitty had it at her home,...she gave it to me. It hung over the pull out bed in the back room at 543 Footscray Road."
Brian 2005.
Dark Hollow Farm Somerset - 1965 Watercolour
The Boathouse at Syron House - 1939
Watercolour
Kentish Countryside - Hanging out the Washing (oil on cavas) 1934
Rye Kent 1952
Watercolour
From the collection of Pat & Jimmy
Box Hill, Surrey (from photo, blow up has flash, click to see comparison, not sure which is correct color).
Dittisham
Plymouth
Fitzwilliam Museum,
Cambridge,England.
Private Collection
PD292-1995
PD291-1995
PD290-1995
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This oil painting may be displayed at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Florida.
Street Scene South Devon
(Click)
"Lovely signed watercolour by Frank
Runacres depicting cliffs at Folkstone in Kent. Mid 20th century. Very
good unframed condition with some foxing. Approx size: 370 x 260mm."
Frank
Runacres
Oil on Paper Mounted on Board.
"Pensive Girl on Bridge"
Good Condition. Measures 20 Inches by 25 Inches. 4 Inches Wide Silver
Frame.
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Brighton Beach
(1962) Steps to the Shore (Weymouth)
Weymouth Beach
Signed and dated 1970
Oil on Board 49x75 cm
Ashburton Devon
Signed c 1965 Watercolour 16.5x22 cm
The Big Wheel
Signed and dated 1956
Oil on canvas board 30 inches by 24 inches
Sold Oct. 2008 £640 Mallams Oxford, UK
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Nude study, signed
Oil on canvas
61.5x45 cm
Farm Machinery in a barn
Signed Oil on board
45x55cm
Oast Houses, Kent
Oil on Board
50 x 60 cm signed and dated 1938
Auctioned, Scarborough UK,November 2008
Sur la plage
Lazing on the Beach
oil on canvas, 32 inches by 36 inches
signed and dated 1928
Sold for £1,450 unframed
Mallams Oxford UK October 2008
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Passing over Richmond Bridge
signed oil on canvas board
49x75 cm
Seat on the bridge Richmond
Signed and dated 1960
Oil on board 70x61 cm
Richmond Regatta signed FR
Pen and colourwash
8 in by 11 in
Richmond Lock (signed and dated 1942)
Oil on board 66x46 cm
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The Yellow Towel (Click for larger image)
Oil on Board 1967 60cm x 44cm
Old Barn
Oil on Board 26.5cm x 35.5 cm
At the Theater, (Detail click)
pencil and wash signed and dated 1930
19.5 x27.5cm
High Point, North Hill London
Oil on board Signed and dated 1953
18in x 24in.
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At the Golden Lion, Ashburton Devon
Signed 7x9inches
Rural Village Scene, 1927
Meditterranean Farmhouse
Oil on Board signed 38cm x 45cm
The Harbour Wall Drakes Island
Signed and dated 1965 Oil on board 36x24 ins
The Granary
(signed and dated 1946,Oil on canvasboard (45cm x 55cm),) sold for £250 October 2008
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West Country Boatyard
"Seaside" signed and dated 1963
Oil on board 24 x 40inches
Over the Road
Signed and dated 1946
Oil on board
40.5 x 51cm
Richmond Bridge
Signed Oil on Board
67x 76 cm
Barn at Flint Hall
Oil on board, Signed, 48cm x 60cm.
Sold for £150
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Boats for hire
Richmond Bridge
PenhalDarva (Signed Oil on Board 51x72cm)
Richmond lock
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Landscape with Country Church
Signed Oil on Board (26x35 cm)
Don't have the name for this. I like it
Click for full size
"Sun on the Street" Oil on canvas
signed and dated 1928 (10x18inches)
Richmond Bridge
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Girl on a bridge
Weymouth Beach 1960 pen and ink
Study of Three heads (signed oil on canvas 38x44cm)
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