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Lot 141

John Craxton RA, British 1922-2009 - Samiotissa, 1982; pencil and chalk on paper signed lower left...

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Lot 141

John Craxton RA, 
British 1922-2009 - 
Samiotissa, 1982; 
pencil and chalk on paper signed lower left...

Price Realised: £3,380

Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (30% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 141

Description

John Craxton RA, 
British 1922-2009 - 

Samiotissa, 1982; 

pencil and chalk on paper signed lower left 'Craxton', 58.3 x 45.4 cm (ARR) 

Provenance: 
Christopher Hull Gallery, London (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame); 
Charles Goodman, purchased in 1985; 
private collection 

Exhibited: 
Christopher Hull Gallery, London, 'Portraits 1942-1992', no.18 (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame) 

Note:
This charming portrait displays Craxton’s observational expertise and subtlety of technique. It originates from the beginning of a series of exhibitions with Christopher Hull gallery between 1982 and 1993. 

Early in his career Craxton shared a studio in London with Lucien Freud and developed close ties and friendships with many other notable British artists such as Graham Sutherland, Robert Colquhoun and John Piper. As soon as possible after the war, Craxton set off for the Mediterranean where he developed a strong fascination with Arcadian life, fuelling his art for much of his career. 

Craxton became a Royal Academician in 1993 and his works are held in the Tate and V&A collections among many others. His work was recently the subject of major touring show launched at the Benaki Museum in 2022. Pallant House Gallery is also showing a retrospective ‘John Craxton: A Modern Odyssey’ beginning October 2023. 

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.

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