You’ve obviously done a marvellous job – Richard Kingzett, Agnew’s
Barrington Bramley is an artist of quite extraordinary ability but possessed of a reticence to acknowledge his gifts, so common amongst those who devote their life to the creative Arts – Professor Robin Alston, British Museum
Richard and I were overjoyed when we saw your work in Sotheby’s yesterday. The two paintings are quite wonderful and we marvelled at your skill – Patricia Beecham, Beecham Enterprises Limited
Your paintings are exquisite and make the Dining Room as beautiful as I had hoped – Tiggy Butler, Interior Designer
I thought you would like to know my Son is thrilled with your portrait and it is hanging in pride of place in his Dining Room – Lady Chesham
It will be interesting to learn how many of the visitors were aware that they were not looking at the original – Christopher Ponter, Christie’s
And what wonderful work you continue to do – Lord Coggan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1974-1980
We are getting much pleasure from your excellent work – Sir Michael Colman Bt
We are absolutely delighted with the pictures – Eustace Crawley Esq. Chippenham Park
I have never known him have a Client who has not been amazed and delighted by his extraordinary abilities. He must be the best copyist anywhere – Simon Dickinson Esq. Agent and Dealer in Fine Art
Marvellous work, a truly brilliant artist , you’re a master sir – Curtis Dowling, Fakes and Forgery Expert
These endorsements are absolutely spot on! Barrington Bramley did a wonderful job at the V & A – Dr Mark Evans, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Victoria and Albert Museum.
My Mother and I are delighted with the result – James Gibson Fleming Esq. The Ranston Estate
The World’s most expert copyist – Google
Hopefully you are still painting as superbly as when you did those… – Julian Hartnoll Esq. Artmonger
You should be congratulated on your excellent organisation of the event – Sir Edward Heath, Former Prime Minister
How good your works of art look now they are hung and lit properly – thank you, you provided a miracle! – Hon. Susan Lea
Please find the enclosed cheque for the Breughel. Simon asked me to tell you that he thinks this is brilliant – Alison Leslie, pa to Simon Dickinson Esq. Agent and Dealer in Fine Art
James Miller has asked me to write and let you know how wonderful he thought the copy of the Herring is – Lucy Heber-Percy, pa to James Miller, Sotheby’s
The most expert copyist on the globe – inbox.com
The Client’s Agents came to see your picture today and are over the moon with delight! – Tim Purbrick OBE., Nevill Keating Pictures
Enormously impressed with the excellent copy – bravo! – The Marquis of Lansdowne
We are absolutely thrilled – Sir Anthony Milburn
There can be only a handful of individuals in the UK with a Client list as impressive as Barringtons – Anon
His work is worth every penny – David Moore-Gwyn, Sotheby’s
Thank you very much for forwarding your brochures – an incredible testimony to your talent – Paul Mitchell Esq, Paul Mitchell Limited
The Client was astounded by your copy and could not heap enough praise on your skill – Hugo Nathan, President, Dickinson, New York
The picture is framed and hung, it looks magnificent – Lord Northbrook
Barrington Bramley is the best in the business – Dr. Susan Owens, Art Historian, Writer, Curator, quoting Robert Holden, Fine Art Agent
We are all absolutely delighted with the portrait – Maj-Gen C A Ramsay
His reputation is second to none . A brilliant artist who allowed us to bring Sir Charles Villiers Stanford back to Marchmont (in the manner of Sir William Orpen).– Francis Raeymaekers, Curator
The world’s leading art copyist – Jonathan Rice, Writer
Your painting looks quite magnificent and the Clients are absolutely thrilled with the result. It is a huge success all round and I am so delighted that they agreed to go with you rather than… – Harry Robertson, Chairman, Sotheby’s, Scotland
The Cuyp was excellent. I am glad you are making good progress with the Steen – Sir Evelyn de Rothschild, Financier
Lady Rothermere is so thrilled with your portrait – Diana Langley, pa to The Dowager Viscountess Rothermere
Many congratulations on a successful and remarkable achievement – Sasha Smith, Royal Academy
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you most warmly for the courtesy and professional manner you have dealt with the Family’s affairs – Anon
King of the copyists – Professor Robin Simon
Your painting continues to be much admired – Sir Tatton Sykes, Bt
I am much impressed by the work of Mr. Bramley – Lady Thatcher, Former Prime Minister
Thank you for sending me your Catalogue which is extremely persuasive – Nicolas White, Christie’s
George Gordon is astonished by the Joli copy – Sarah White, pa to George Gordon, Co-Chairman, Sotheby’s Worldwide
Your work is truly astonishing – Charles Wollaston Esq. The Shenton Estate
Barrington Bramley is the greatest painter ever – wait for it- of other artists pictures. – Anon.
You have been highly recommended by Henry Wyndham – Anon. Henry Wyndham, Chairman, Sotheby’s Europe
WHAT I HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT MYSELF…..
Master Strokes THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BARRINGTON BRAMLEY 2022 ….. now available on Amazon
WHAT PEOPLE HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT Master Strokes……
Many thanks for sending me the expanded version of your memoirs which I much enjoyed reading. I am glad to hear that you are still flourishing. – Dr Nicolas Bell, Librarian, Trinity College, Cambridge.
Thanks so much for sending me a copy of your eloquent autobiography. Master Strokes is indeed a very interesting and handsomely produced volume… – Anthony Holden, Writer and Royal biographer
I was delighted and fascinated to have received your autobiography having commissioned you to carry out a number of copies of our paintings. So this brief line comes with best wishes and admiration for the range of your work – The Marquis of Lansdowne
What an interesting and thought provoking book! Master Strokes is a great achievement. – Christopher Levett, Chartered Architect.
It is beautifully designed and a really absorbing read, full of wonderful details and reflections on art and life. It is a great achievement. Bravo! – Dr Susan Owens, Art Historian, Writer and Curator.
It is a superb production in every respect. – Andrew Renshaw, Journalist and former Editor.
This is a fascinating story and a great read. Available on Amazon and no doubt soon in all good bookshops. Congratulations Barrington! Jonathan Rice, Writer.