Beryl Cook
tom dancing
Lot #156 |
2007-03-01 |
Sotheby's, West Sussex
20th Century British & Irish Art
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
GBP 15,000 - 20,000 (currency of sale)
USD 30,030 - 40,040 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: W07720
Auction name: 20th Century British & Irish Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: West Sussex
Start date: 2007-03-01
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 61x85.5cm.; 24x33¾in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
61
Width In Centimeters:
85.5
Height In Inches:
24.015
Width In Inches:
33.661
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Provenance
The Portal Gallery, London
Literature
Beryl Cook, The Works , Penguin Books Ltd., London, 1979, plate 2, illustrated in colour Catalogue Note 'Tom, who is wearing the blue suit, was the landlord of the Lockyer at that time, and he used to keep the back bar in some sort of order with great good humour. He didn't often smile, but when Brian picked him up and started whirling him round the room he couldn't resist the fun and a small grin appeared. We are fortunate to live in the very centre of Plymouth, surrounded by lots of lovely pubs, each with different characteristics. This bar had its own special atmosphere and was used as a meeting place for about thirty years, I believe, before closing down last year. I'm glad I was lucky enough to see it in its hey-day.' (Quoted from Beryl Cook, The Works , London, 1979, accompanying text to plate 2)
Catalog summary
Beryl Cook tom dancing signed oil on board 61x85.5cm.; 24x33¾in. Provenance The Portal Gallery, London Literature Beryl Cook, The Works , Penguin Books Ltd., London, 1979, plate 2, illustrated in colour Catalogue Note 'Tom, who is wearing the blue suit, was the landlord of the Lockyer at that time, and he used to keep the back bar in some sort of order with great good humour. He didn't often smile, but when Brian picked him up and started whirling him round the room he couldn't resist the fun and a small grin appeared. We are fortunate to live in the very centre of Plymouth, surrounded by lots of lovely pubs, each with different characteristics. This bar had its own special atmosphere and was used as a meeting place for about thirty years, I believe, before closing down last year. I'm glad I was lucky enough to see it in its hey-day.' (Quoted from Beryl Cook, The Works , London, 1979, accompanying text to plate 2)