{"product_id":"ben-maile-tin-mine-original-signed-framed-watercolour","title":"BEN MAILE \"Tin Mine\" Original Signed Framed Watercolour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.6; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 20px; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(44, 44, 44);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ben Maile (1922-2017)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tin Mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Watercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed lower left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accompanied by the original Ben Maile Gallery purchase receipt dated 22nd March 1975 and a copy valuation letter from Ben Maile Galleries dated 1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54cm × 36cm (21.3\" x 14.2\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 82cm × 59cm (32.3\" x 23.2\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presented in a traditional gilt-effect frame with double mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image in good condition. Frame displays light age-related wear commensurate with age. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTin Mine\u003c\/em\u003e is an atmospheric original watercolour by celebrated Cornish artist \u003cstrong\u003eBen Maile\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a dramatic mining landscape inspired by Cornwall's rich industrial heritage. Executed in Maile's characteristically expressive style, the painting centres upon a weathered engine house and prominent chimney stack set beneath a turbulent sky, evoking the romance and history of Cornwall's once-thriving tin mining industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eParticularly appealing is the accompanying provenance. The original Ben Maile Gallery receipt dated \u003cstrong\u003e22nd March 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the work as an original watercolour titled \u003cem\u003eTin Mine\u003c\/em\u003e and further notes that the painting was \"taken from a sketch of the Luke Antony Mine area\". Such contemporary documentation offers a fascinating connection to the artist's working methods and provides collectors with an unusually well-documented example of Maile's work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhilst the gallery documentation references the Luke Antony Mine area, the composition bears a striking resemblance to the famous engine houses of the Cornish mining landscape. In particular, the partially ruined structure with its distinctive missing roof and prominent chimney stack strongly recalls the historic \u003cstrong\u003eWheal Coates\u003c\/strong\u003e engine house near St Agnes, one of Cornwall's most iconic mining landmarks. Although this identification cannot be confirmed with certainty, the similarities are certainly noteworthy and add further interest to the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eBen Maile's loose brushwork and subtle use of earthy browns, ochres and greys successfully capture both the rugged beauty and melancholic grandeur of Cornwall's industrial past. The result is a highly evocative image that will appeal not only to collectors of Maile's work but also to those with an appreciation for Cornwall's mining history and landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e54cm × 36cm (21.3\" x 14.2\")\u003c\/strong\u003e, the watercolour is presented within an attractive traditional frame and remains an excellent decorative and collectible example of twentieth-century Cornish art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Maile\u003c\/strong\u003e (1922-2017) was one of Cornwall's most recognisable and commercially successful artists. Although perhaps best known internationally for his military subjects and historical paintings, Maile's enduring affection for Cornwall is reflected throughout his artistic career, with countless works depicting the county's harbours, fishing villages, coastal scenery and mining heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWorking across watercolour and oil, Maile developed a distinctive style characterised by confident brushwork, dramatic skies and a strong sense of atmosphere. His paintings often sought to capture the spirit of a place rather than a purely documentary representation, giving his work a timeless and romantic quality that continues to attract collectors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCornwall's historic tin mining industry provided an especially rich source of inspiration for the artist. The abandoned engine houses and chimney stacks scattered across the Cornish landscape offered powerful reminders of the region's industrial past, and Maile returned frequently to such subjects throughout his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eToday, Ben Maile's work remains highly collectable, particularly pieces with strong Cornish subjects and documented provenance. Examples accompanied by original gallery paperwork are encountered relatively infrequently and provide an added level of historical interest and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .item-specifics, .item-description {font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 16px;}\n  .title {font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px 0;}\n  .specs-grid {display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px 24px;}\n  .spec-pair {display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 8px;}\n  .spec-name {font-weight: bold; color: #111;}\n  .spec-value {color: #333;}\n  .description-text {margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Curated Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57850320617798,"sku":"v1|206679911329|0","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/0891\/6806\/files\/s-l1600_317ec1cc-abed-4dd2-a50c-e35f0e2aa892.jpg?v=1794327059","url":"https:\/\/www.curatedtreasures.art\/products\/ben-maile-tin-mine-original-signed-framed-watercolour","provider":"Curated Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}