John Armstrong (British 1893-1973), The Belfry

John Armstrong (British 1893-1973)
The Belfry
Tempera on canvas
Signed and dated 63 lower left
54 x 64.5cm (21¼ x 25¼ in.)

Provenance:
Sale, Sotheby's, London, March 17 1976, lot 97
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited:
London, Royal Academy, John Armstrong 1893-1973, 1975, no. 147

Literature:
Andrew Lambirth, John Armstrong, The Paintings, London, 2009, p. 226, no. 748

λ - The lot may be subject to Droit de Suite royalty charges

Condition Report:
The canvas has not been lined. There is paint shrinkages to the dark green pigment in the background which seems to be the result of the way the artist has prepared the canvas. Otherwise the work appears to be in good original condition. UV reveals no evidence of restoration or repair.