30th Jun, 2022 9:30

Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art

 
  Lot 89
 

Aubrey Williams (1926-1990) Guyanese, 'Warrau', 1972, abstract oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated verso, 46 cm x 61.5 cm in a wooden frame.

From the collection of John La Rose (1927-2006) and Sarah Swinburne White (d.2022), founders of New Beacon Books: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_La_Rose

https://www.dawsonsauctions.co.uk/news-item/important-caribbean-art-going-under-the-hammer/?pc=16

Sold for £3,900


Condition Report

Spot of black emulsion paint to left hand side, probably later. No damage to canvas. Wear and small nicks to frame. Possible colour fade to painting over the years.

 

Aubrey Williams (1926-1990) Guyanese, 'Warrau', 1972, abstract oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated verso, 46 cm x 61.5 cm in a wooden frame.

Provenance

From the collection of John La Rose (1927-2006) and Sarah Swinburne White (d.2022), founders of New Beacon Books: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_La_Rose

https://www.dawsonsauctions.co.uk/news-item/important-caribbean-art-going-under-the-hammer/?pc=16

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