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Lot Essay
The first owner of La Table was Eric Gregory, also known as Peter Gregory (1888-1959), who was the Chairman of Lund Humphries and a benefactor of modern art and artists in post-war Britain. He co-founded the ICA, alongside Peter Watson, Roland Penrose and Herbert Read, and through his work at Lund Humphries published the work of many young artists, including Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson, Kenneth Armitage, Lynn Chadwick, Victor Pasmore, Eduardo Paolozzi and Barbara Hepworth.
This painting is recorded in Hillier’s records as La Table Garnie, under the period 1927-33.
We are very grateful to the Estate of Tristram Hillier for their assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.
The Estate are preparing a forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist's paintings and would like to hear from owners of any works by Hillier. Please write to The Estate of Tristram Hillier, c/o Christie’s Modern British and Irish Art Department, 8 King Street, London, SW1Y 6QT or email mclothier@christies.com.
This painting is recorded in Hillier’s records as La Table Garnie, under the period 1927-33.
We are very grateful to the Estate of Tristram Hillier for their assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.
The Estate are preparing a forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist's paintings and would like to hear from owners of any works by Hillier. Please write to The Estate of Tristram Hillier, c/o Christie’s Modern British and Irish Art Department, 8 King Street, London, SW1Y 6QT or email mclothier@christies.com.