Born in Yorkshire, England in 1905, Bernard Hesling arrived in Australia in 1928. Originally a house painter and marbler, Hesling first started painting after meeting Leger, Vlaminck, Laurencin and other French painters in Paris. He modelled his work after Rousseau before moving on to abstracts and cartoons. He migrated to Sydney in 1928 and exhibited his abstract paintings the following year. Cartoons and writing by him appeared in the 'Sydney Morning Herald' as well as many overseas newspapers. Hesling painted numerous murals from 1950 to 1955 in NSW, Victoria, SA and North Queensland and pioneered the use of vitreous enamels in Australia. Hesling wrote art criticism for the Sydney 'Observer' and was an author of 5 books. Hesling was awarded an OAM in June 1985 for his service to the arts. <p>He died in June 1987, aged 82.

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Bernard Hesling vitreous enamel plate, 28 cm diameter

Bernard Hesling Enamel Plate: Vibrant 28cm Diameter Masterpiece

Bernard Hesling vitreous enamel plate, 28 cm diameter

Bernard Hesling, 'Abstract' vitreous enamel wall plaque. Diam:…

Abstract Enamel Wall Plaque by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling, 'Abstract' vitreous enamel wall plaque. Diam: 28 cm (rim chip)

Bernard Hesling vitreous enamel plaque, abstract figures, red…

Red Enamel Abstract Figures

Bernard Hesling vitreous enamel plaque, abstract figures, red enamel signed lower centre dia 23 cm

Bernard Hesling, 'Unusual for Me. Could it be Matise',…

Bernard Hesling, 'Unusual for Me. Could it be Matise', Vitrified enamel plate in gold and silver over white ground, signed 'Hesling' lower right, diameter 28 cm

Bernard Hesling, still life fruit vase and flower decorated…

Vibrant Vase & Plate by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling, still life fruit vase and flower decorated vitrified enamel plate, strong colour on bronze gold ground, signed lower left, 'Hesling 77'

Bernard Hesling, 'Deux Chooks' vitrified enamel plate in…

"Deux Chooks" Enamel Plate by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling, 'Deux Chooks' vitrified enamel plate in multicolour palette, signed Hesling 77', lower right, 28 cm diameter, signed to base

Bernard Hesling (Britain, Australia 1905-1987) Three Nymphs,…

"Three Nymphs" by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling (Britain, Australia 1905-1987) Three Nymphs, Viterous enamelled plate, signed lower centre, diameter 36.5 cm

Bernard Hesling vitreous enamelled plaque, 'Thoughts baby'…

Blue Enamelled 'Thoughts Baby' Plaque by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling vitreous enamelled plaque, 'Thoughts baby' stunning blue ground with gilt and silver design C1970's, signed lower centre

Bernard Hesling 1905-1987 'Deux Chooks' a hand painted enamel…

Hand-painted Enamel Plate by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling 1905-1987 'Deux Chooks' a hand painted enamel plate 28 cm

Bernard Hesling, circular plate, enamel, 28 cm diameter

Enamel Circular Plate by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling, circular plate, enamel, 28 cm diameter

Bernard Hesling vitreous enamel plaque of abstract design…

Abstract Enamel Plaque by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling vitreous enamel plaque of abstract design (dia28.5 cm)

Signed Bernard Hesling bird decorated vitreous enamel charger

Bernard Hesling Bird Enamel Charger

Signed Bernard Hesling bird decorated vitreous enamel charger

Bernard Hesling enamelled plaque depicting a tree

Enamelled Tree Plaque by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling enamelled plaque depicting a tree

Bernard Hesling enamelled plaque depicting three nudes

Three Nude Enamelled Plaque by Hesling

Bernard Hesling enamelled plaque depicting three nudes

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), plate, c. 1970…

Bernard Hesling Enamel Plate, c. 1970

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), plate, c. 1970 vitreous enamel on metal, signed lower centre

Bernard Hesling 'Lips that pass in the night' plate, diameter…

Lips in the Night

Bernard Hesling 'Lips that pass in the night' plate, diameter 50 cm

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987) circular charger, c.…

Circular Charger by Bernard Hesling, 1970

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987) circular charger, c. 1970 vitreous enamel on metal, signed lower centre

Bernard Hesling (Britain, Australia 1905 - 87) three figures…

Sunlit Trio

Bernard Hesling (Britain, Australia 1905 - 87) three figures under the sun vitreous enamel signed lower centre diameter 28 cm

Bernard Hesling circular cat plaque, handpainted enamel on tin,…

Handpainted Enamel Cat Plaque by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling circular cat plaque, handpainted enamel on tin, signed 'Hesling', 23 cm diameter

Bernard Hesling (1905-1987) Still Life vitreous enamel plate,…

Hesling Enamel Plate, Still Life

Bernard Hesling (1905-1987) Still Life vitreous enamel plate, signed to border. Diameter 30 cm.

Bernard Hesling still life amongst snow field, enamel on…

Snowy Still Life

Bernard Hesling still life amongst snow field, enamel on pressed metal, 81 x 41 cm

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), Still Life, enamel on…

Enamel Still Life by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), Still Life, enamel on metal, signed l.l.c. 'Hesling, 51 x 33 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Janis Salisbury

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), circular plate, c.…

Circular Enamel Plate by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), circular plate, c. 1970, vitreous enamel on metal, signed lower centre, diameter 28 cm

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), c. 1960, vitreous…

Enamel Steel Art by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), c. 1960, vitreous enamel on steel, 46 X 30.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, WA

Bernard Hesling 'The Pearly Smile' enamel shallow dish,…

"Pearly Smile" Enamel Dish by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling 'The Pearly Smile' enamel shallow dish, diameter 40 cm (Purchased from Kensington Gallery 2005 $1,500)

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), coffee table, the…

Fruit & Veg Enamel Coffee Table by Hesling

Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), coffee table, the rectangular enamel top decorated with fruits and vegetables, supported by four metal legs, signed 'Hesling, height 35 cm, width 58.5 cm, depth 43.5 cm

Bernard Hesling (1905-1987), Untitled abstract enamel on metal…

Abstract Enamel Plate by Bernard Hesling

Bernard Hesling (1905-1987), Untitled abstract enamel on metal plate, signed l.c. 'Hesling' diameter 40 cm

Bernard Hesling tray, A/F on edge

Damaged Bernard Hesling Tray

Bernard Hesling tray, A/F on edge