Lot Essay
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Compton Valence
Details
John Piper, C.H. (1903-1992)
Compton Valence
signed 'John Piper' (lower right), inscribed and dated 'Compton Valence/Feb 1954.' (on the reverse)
watercolour, ink, gouache and pastel
20 ¾ x 13 ¾ in. (52.8 x 35 cm.)
Compton Valence
signed 'John Piper' (lower right), inscribed and dated 'Compton Valence/Feb 1954.' (on the reverse)
watercolour, ink, gouache and pastel
20 ¾ x 13 ¾ in. (52.8 x 35 cm.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 4 July 2001, lot 140, where purchased by the present owner.
Literature
Exhibition catalogue, John Piper, 1903-1992, New York, Curt Valentin Gallery, 1955, no. 33, illustrated.
Exhibited
New York, Curt Valentin Gallery, John Piper, February - March 1955, no. 33.
Special notice
Artist's Resale Right ("Droit de Suite"). Artist's Resale Right Regulations 2006 apply to this lot, the buyer agrees to pay us an amount equal to the resale royalty provided for in those Regulations, and we undertake to the buyer to pay such amount to the artist's collection agent.