Live Auction 763720th Century British Art
William Scott, R.A. (1913-1989)
Lot 81 PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ROBERT AND JEAN SHOENBERG

William Scott, R.A. (1913-1989)

Two Forms

Closed12 December 2008

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GBP 15,000

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William Scott, R.A. (1913-1989)
Two Forms
signed with initials 'W.S' (upper left), signed again 'W SCOTT' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
14 x 16 in. (35.6 x 40.6 cm.)
Painted in 1965.
This work is recorded in the William Scott Archive as No. 2162 and will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of works in oil.

with Hanover Gallery, London, where purchased by the present owner, 21 July 1965 (£160).

Specialist note


The 'Otto Ebeling' stamp confirms that this pre-prepared canvas was purchased by Scott during his stay in Berlin in 1964 and must have been brought back by him on his return to England in November 1964.

Sarah Whitfield is currently preparing the Catalogue Raisonné of works in oil by William Scott. The William Scott Foundation would like to hear from owners of any work by the artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue or in future projected catalogues. Please write to Sarah Whitfield c/o Christie's, 20th Century British Art Department, 8 King Street, London, SW1Y 6QT.