Bay Treasures | Original Framed Pastel Painting by Desley Stewart
A$950.00
Relive the quiet, nostalgic joy of long walks along the shoreline. Bay Treasures by acclaimed Australian artist Desley Stewart is an extraordinary, highly detailed pastel painting that celebrates the timeless ritual of fossicking for sea shells. Each individual shell—lovingly collected from the sandy shores of Australia’s Central Coast—has been rendered with remarkable realism. Stewart masterfully captures the organic textures, intricate spiral patterns, and subtle chalky variations of these delicate marine jewels, inviting a deep sense of calm and tactile curiosity into your space.
As part of Desley Stewart’s exclusive Seashell Collection—a series of five premium works celebrating the raw diversity of nature's coastal designs—this original piece carries a beautiful sense of coastal stillness. By translating the fleeting thrill of finding a perfect tide-washed treasure into a permanent work of art, it evokes the soothing memory of warm sunlight on water and the rhythmic sound of waves at your feet. It serves as a grounding visual escape, bringing an authentic touch of warmth and sophisticated coastal charm into a modern home sanctuary.
Measuring 45cm x 58cm, this original masterpiece is created using professional-grade soft pastels on premium archival Pastelmat. To ensure its preservation for generations, the artwork arrives beautifully presented within a high-quality timber frame, accented with an elegant double mount. It is protected by premium, museum-grade anti-reflective glass, which minimizes distracting room glare and reveals the velvety depth of the pastel pigments from every angle. Signed by the artist and completely ready to hang, Bay Treasures is a magnificent statement piece on its own, or a stunning addition to a cohesive gallery wall when paired with other works in the series.
Love this imagery but require an alternative scale or budget? You can order high-quality reproductions of this piece directly through our Prints collection.
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Product Information
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Artist: Desley Stewart (Australia)
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Title: Bay Treasures
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Collection: The Seashell Collection (1 of 5 original works)
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Dimensions: 45cm (W) x 58cm (H) (Dimensions include the custom frame)
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Media: Professional-grade soft pastels on premium archival Pastelmat.
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Framing: Professionally housed in a premium timber frame with a luxury double matboard.
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Glass: Fitted with high-end anti-reflective glass for absolute clarity and glare-free viewing.
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Authentication: Signed by the artist.
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Display: Finished with a secure, heavy-duty wire on the back—completely ready to hang straight out of the box.
Care & Preservation Instructions
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Handle with Care: Because soft pastels are a delicate, powder-based archival medium, the artwork has been professionally sealed behind glass. Do not attempt to unframe or remove the protective backing, as the pastel particles must remain undisturbed.
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Sunlight Protection: To safeguard the soft, natural pigments and subtle shell gradients from fading, install your framed artwork away from continuous, harsh direct sunlight.
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Environmental Balance: Display in a stable, climate-controlled indoor space. Avoid high-humidity zones like bathrooms or unventilated laundries to prevent moisture from becoming trapped beneath the glass.
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Glass Maintenance: Clean the anti-reflective glass very gently using a clean, dry microfiber cloth. If a cleaner is necessary, spray a tiny amount of specialized glass cleaner directly onto the cloth first—never spray liquid directly onto the frame.
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