British & Continental Art Auction

September 1520, 2018
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LOT 90

Lot 90

Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British

Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British
Lot 90 Details
Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British

PONTE VECCHIO BEFORE THE FLOOD DISASTER OF 1966; ROW HOUSES BROUGHTON, SALFORD, 1967

Two ink, wax, watercolour and pastel pigment drawings on paper; the first title, signed, titled and dated 66 lower right and accompanied by a pen and ink note describing the scene, the historic moment, the medium and the date of this work, signed and dated “Riley 1967” that continues: “His ‘angled’ in the moment at the cared-angle”. The latter title; signed and dated 67 lower right
Sight each 9.5 x 13.5 in — 24.1 x 34.3 cm; 10.5 x 14.75 in — 26.7 x 37.5 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British
  • Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British
  • Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British
  • Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British
  • Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British
  • Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British
  • Harold Francis Riley (1934- ), British
Provenance:

The artist’s studio;
Gifted to Mrs. Westwell (the present owner’s grandmother), Manchester, England, UK;
By descent to the granddaughter, Toronto, ON, circa 1986

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