10th Jul, 2022 12:00

The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction

 
  Lot 142
 

ON THE EDGE, AN OIL BY DOUGLAS PHILLIPS

* DOUGLAS PHILLIPS (SCOTTISH 1926 - 2012),
ON THE EDGE
oil on board, signed, titled label verso
image size 36cm x 54cm, overall size 66cm x 83cm
Mounted, framed and under glass.
Artist's label verso.
Label verso: Aberfeldy Gallery, Aberfeldy.
Note: Douglas Phillips was born and brought up in Dundee. He studied at the former Dundee Art College in Bell Street before being called up to the army towards the end of the Second World War for service in India and Ceylon. On returning to Dundee he began work in the art department of DC Thomson where he illustrated for The Rover and The Victor, amongst others. After leaving D C Thomson’s went on to illustrate over 100 books but also continued to maintain a connection with the company, featuring in more than one thousand issues of The People’s Friend as the pen and brush of J Campbell Kerr. He also documented old Dundee with his lively pen and ink drawings and book collaborations with the late journalist, broadcaster and Courier columnist Ron Thompson. Latterly he followed in the footsteps of two artists he greatly admired, Joan Eardley and his good friend Lil Neilson, producing vibrant, expressive paintings of Catterline and the East Coast of Scotland which he loved so much. His work is held in public and private collections worldwide. Although his work appears at auction infrequently, in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 6th March 2022 lot "At Johnshaven", (less than half the size of "On the Edge"), sold for £300 (hammer).

 

A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition and McTear’s can provide contact details of local professionals who can provide fully comprehensive expert reports, usually for a modest charge. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.

 

Sold for £300
Estimated at £300 - £500


 
Request a free auction estimate

Complete the form below and one of our specialists will get back to you.

Please upload at least 1 image

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.