Lot Essay
Sir Norman Reid (1915-2007) joined the staff of the Tate Gallery in 1946, going on to become Director from 1964 until 1979.
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July 1978
Details
Ben Nicholson, O.M. (1894-1982)
July 1978
signed, dedicated and dated 'Ben Nicholson/July 1978/reserved for/Norman & Jean/no title/Ben/(lent to Norman & Jean/& to become their/property when I/pop off)' (on the backboard)
black ink and oil wash on canvas laid on board, laid on the artist's prepared board
17¾ x 13¾ in. (45 x 35 cm.); 23 x 19 in. (58.4 x 48.2 cm.) overall
July 1978
signed, dedicated and dated 'Ben Nicholson/July 1978/reserved for/Norman & Jean/no title/Ben/(lent to Norman & Jean/& to become their/property when I/pop off)' (on the backboard)
black ink and oil wash on canvas laid on board, laid on the artist's prepared board
17¾ x 13¾ in. (45 x 35 cm.); 23 x 19 in. (58.4 x 48.2 cm.) overall
Provenance
A gift from the artist to Sir Norman Reid, and by descent.
Brought to you by
Bernard Williams
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