Thursday 8 December 2022
Robert Frame, Scottish c.1922-1989 - Castello Estense, Ferrara, Italy, 1979;
View MoreLot 192
Description
Robert Frame,
Scottish c.1922-1989 -
Castello Estense, Ferrara, Italy, 1979;
oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left 'R. Frame 79', 92 x 71 cm (ARR)
Provenance: the Estate of the artist Benjamin Creme (1922-2016)
Note: Scottish artist Robert Frame studied inJankel Adlers studio in Glasgow together with his friends Robert Colquhoun, RobertMacBryde andBenjamin Creme. Another friend was W.S. Graham, and in 1942, Frame and Creme eachproduced drawings for Grahams first bookCageWithout Grievancepublished by David Archers Parton Press. Frame moved to London in the mid-1940s with Colquhoun andMacBryde. In London, he was part of the circle around John Minton, becomingcloseto Minton for a time and was friendly with Prunella Clough. In the early 1950s, Frame exhibited with the St. Georges Galleryin London, and also became involved with theatre. In the 1960s, Frame produced illustrations for several books forIan Hamilton Finlays Wild Hawthorn Press. The British Museum acquired a collection of Frames drawings andmonotypes by the artist in the 1980s.
Fees & VAT
Buyer's Premium
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT
Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.
It applies to lots with hammer value over £1,000 as follows:
0 to £50,000 - 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 - 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 - 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 - 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
ARR is capped at £12,500
Please note ARR is calculated in euros. Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.
Export of goods
Buyers intending to export goods should ascertain whether an export licence is required before bidding. Export licences are issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. Details can be found on the ACE website www.artscouncil.org.uk or by phoning ACE on 020 7973 5188. The need for import licences varies from country to country and you should acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and provisions before bidding. The refusal of any such licences shall not permit the cancelling of any sale nor allow any delay in making full payment for the lot.
Own a similar item?
Request a ValuationReceive alerts about similar lots
Get StartedContinue Browsing
LOT 193
Robert Frame, Scottish c.1922-1989 - Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, 1975;...
Estimate: £400 - £600
LOT 194
Sarah Nechamkin, British 1917-2017 - Nude; oil on canvas, 53 x...
Estimate: £100 - £200
LOT 195
Sarah Nechamkin, British 1917-2017 - Nude with striped blanket; oil...
Estimate: £100 - £200
LOT 196
Claude Lemeunier, French 1928-2010 - Cottage; oil on canvas, signed...
Estimate: £200 - £300
LOT 197
Morris Kestelman RA, British 1905-1998 - Blanes Fishermen, 1956; oil on canvas,...
Estimate: £700 - £1000
LOT 198
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - Alfreds Armchair; oil on...
Estimate: £300 - £500
LOT 199
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - Scaramouche, 1984; oil on...
Estimate: £400 - £600
LOT 200
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - Country Man and Committee lady;...
Estimate: £250 - £350
LOT 201
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - Lady in Frilly Blouse;
Estimate: £250 - £350
LOT 202
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - Zanni with Flute, 1984; oil...
Estimate: £400 - £600
LOT 203
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - Night Port, 1980; oil on...
Estimate: £300 - £500
LOT 204
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - L'Atelier, 1983; oil on...
Estimate: £300 - £500
LOT 205
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - Wells Quay, 1978; oil on...
Estimate: £600 - £800
LOT 206
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - L'Atelier, 1983; oil on...
Estimate: £300 - £500
LOT 207
Alfred Cohen, American/British 1920-2001 - Crispin, 1984; oil on board,...
Estimate: £300 - £500
LOT 208
Angelo Iarusso, Italian 1923-1990- Portraits of working men; oils on canvas, two, one signed and...
Estimate: £400 - £600
Newsletter Signup
Keyword Alerts
Would you like to receive personalised keyword alerts when new catalogues go live. If so, please indicate these below
Set a password to save your keyword alerts
Passwords are a minimum of 7 characters and must include an upper case letter, a lower case letter, a number and a special character (e.g., !@#$%^&*).