An artist’s love of Dorset shines through in a series of paintings which are going under the hammer.

Duke’s of Dorchester is handling a private collection of more than 30 works by Edward D’Arcy Lister painted during his life in Dorset.

Lister travelled to India in the mid-20th century and experts say this influences many of the paintings – but the majority of his work clearly displays the love he had for the Dorset and Devon coastline.

The collection of works to be offered in the Art and Design post-1850 auction next summer comprises a variety of works including oil on canvas, watercolours, lithographs and gouache studies. The collection also includes a series of portraits drawn during the time Lister spent in the armed forces, along with abstract lithographs which show the variety of works.

Mainly local scenes, the paintings clearly show an affinity Lister had with nature and his eye for beauty. The highlight is a scene of draped nets and boats at Poole Quay. This sizeable oil on canvas study is to be offered with a pre-sale estimate of £500-£1,000 plus buyer’s premium.

Specialist Max Beaumont of Duke’s said: “Having spent the majority of my life in Dorset I feel the works of Edward D’Arcy Lister capture a true feeling of this wonderful part of the country.

“Having spent time in India myself, the paintings influenced by his travels to India are rather special and brings back many fond memories.”

He added: “The Art and Design auction to be held on July 19 has a real variety of items already consigned, including a Picasso Pottery collection, a collection of works by Agatha Walker, a collection of Morrisware Ceramics, Poole Pottery and Moorcroft, amongst other interesting consignments. We are inviting further entries for this auction, so contact myself or a member of the Duke’s team for details.”

Lister was born in 1911 in Horsforth, Leeds. He studied at Leeds College of Art between 1928-33 and at the Royal College of Art under Gilbert Spencer between 1933-37. He lectured at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and at that time lived in Poole.