A colorful painting of a small round café-style table covered with a red plaid tablecloth. On the table sits a blue decorative vase filled with tall, vibrant flowers, including sunflowers and purple and orange blossoms. Next to the vase is a bottle of red wine, a filled wine glass, and a white plate holding a slice of layered pink cake topped with a cherry. A wooden chair with slatted backrest stands beside the table. The background is painted in bright turquoise, with a small framed abstract portrait hanging on the wall, showing a stylized face in bold colors. Green leafy plants peek in from the corners of the image, framing the scene. The overall style is playful and painterly, with thick outlines and lively, saturated colours.

LOT 06

Irresponsible Lunch

Price £400

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Medium: Acrylic and pencil on canvas panel

Size: 20in x30in

Artist: Novak James

On view at the open house: The Sussex Nightstop House, 121 Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 0BR

Artist Notes: Novak is an Australian‑born, Brighton‑based artist working from a studio in the Open Market. Known for colourful figurative work, their Art with Heart piece takes the form of a playful still life.

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