St Ives School, Porthmeor Beach, 1924 Oil on Canvas

A striking St Ives School oil painting of Porthmeor Beach by James Stephen Yabsley (1876–1931), founder member of the St Ives Society of Artists (STISA). Painted circa 1924 and signed lower right, it was exhibited in the March 1924 Show Day, providing early provenance. 

The painting captures the sweep of sand, the shifting sea, and luminous Cornish sky - hallmarks of the St Ives School’s focus on light and landscape. Presented in a sympathetic gilt frame, it measures a substantial 114cm x 70cm, making it a visually impressive piece for collectors or interiors.

Key Details:

Artist: James Stephen Yabsley, St Ives School / STISA founder
Subject: Porthmeor Beach, St Ives
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 114cm × 70cm (framed)
Signature: Lower right
Condition: Good vintage condition; age-appropriate craquelure

This painting is rooted in a pivotal moment for St Ives artistic development - at the heart of the movement that would soon organise itself as STISA in 1927. As a signed, large-scale work by one of the society’s founding figures, it carries both aesthetic appeal and historical significance

An attractive early 20th-century Cornish coastal painting, combining historical significance with striking visual impact - ideal for collectors of St Ives School works or lovers of British coastal art.