Several 'lost' works from Potteries artist, Arthur Berry, have been rediscovered as part of a campaign by a local art gallery. 

Barewall Art Gallery, in Burlsem, has represented the Arthur Berry estate since 2012 and launched the campaign to recover his lost works in late summer this year. 

Several works have now been found, authenticated and catalogued for the digital archive as part of the Arthur Berry 100 centenary programme, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  

Amanda Bromley, Director of Barewall Gallery, said: "We always thought that Arthur's legacy needed to be saved. 

"Thankfully his wife Cynthia saved a wonderful archive of his personal posessions and books. But we also knew there was a lot out there that would have gone to private collections and museums during his lifetime. 

"We want to bring forward these pieces and increase access to the artwork that Arthur put out there and wanted people to see." 

Several works have now been found, authenticated and catalogued for the digital archive as part of the Arthur Berry 100 centenary programme (image via Nub News)

Arthur Berry (1925–1994) was a celebrated artist, playwright and poet from Stoke-on-Trent who was often referred to as "the Lowry of the Potteries". 

Amanda said: "He delved deep into the culture of this area and he got under the skin of the people of that period. 

"I think his work gives you a good sense of what Stoke has been built on and the hard work of many of our parents and grandparents in the potteries and the mines. 

"It's a hard-working industrial area and Arthur captured that in a very down-to-earth way that speaks to people beyond it being a nice picture. 

"He may not be around anymore, but he is definitely not forgotten." 

The End House (on the right) is believed to be one of three paintings (image via Nub News)

Barewall Art Gallery has also recently been appointed as the custodian of The End House, an oil painting by Arthur Berry. 

The painting is now being handed over to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery after being bequeathed by William Carr. 

Dr Samantha Howard, Curator of Arts of the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery said: "the new acquisition is a terrific contribution to our holdings of Berry's artworks and The End House is a great example of Berry's enduring interest in exploring the familiar world around us."

The End House is believed to be one of a triptych of three paintings, and Barewall is appealing for information from anyone who may own or know the whereabouts of the other two works in this series. 

Barewall Art Gallery is in Market Place, Burlsem (image via Nub News)

Barewall Art Gallery also continues to welcome further discoveries of any other Berry artworks, particularly pieces sold or gifted before 2012.  

Amanda added: "The momentum has certainly been fantastic and we've already got plans for January and February. 

"But please keep coming forward, we can't wait to see what work you've got for us to take a look at." 

Following the response to the Arthur Berry 100 campaign, the gallery has extended its Summer Arthur Berry exhibition.

A Sense of Place features artworks and possessions of Arthur Berry (image via Nub News)

A Sense of Place will run until 6 February 2026, the day before Berry's 101st birthday, at Barewall Art Gallery, Market Place, Burlsem. 

The exhibition, which features several of Arthur Berry's artworks and personal possessions is open Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 3pm. 

For more information about the gallery and how to contact them about Berry's 'lost' works, visit the Barewall Gallery website here.