Still Life with Hyacinths, Plaice and Lemon : 1946, Patrick Heron

Patrick Heron
1920 - 1999
Still Life with Hyacinths, Plaice and Lemon : 1946

signed Patrick Heron and dated 46 (upper left); also signed PATRICK HERON and titled (on the canvas overlap); further signed PATRICK HERON and dated 1946 June (on the stretcher bar)
oil on canvas
unframed: 52.5 by 62.5cm.; 20¾ by 24¾in.
framed: 68 by 78cm.; 26¾ by 30¾in.
Executed in 1946.

The Estate of Patrick Heron is preparing the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist's work and would like to hear from owners of any works by Patrick Heron, so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue. Please write to The Estate of Patrick Heron, c/o Modern British and Irish Art, Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA, or email at thomas.podd@sothebys.com.

Condition Report:
Original canvas. Generally in excellent overall condition.

A few spots of minor surface matter, particularly upper right. There is a minor line of craquelure in the lower left corner.

Ultraviolet light reveals a few very minor specks of retouching in the lower left quadrant.

Held under glass in gilt frame.

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Provenance:
The Artist, by whom gifted to J.P. Hodin
Howard Bliss
Offer Waterman & Co., London
Sale, Christie's London, 6th June 2008, lot 98, where acquired by the present owner