11th Aug, 2021 14:00

The British & International Pictures Auction

 
  Lot 25
 

MICKEY, A LARGE OIL BY JOHN YOUNG HUNTER

* JOHN YOUNG HUNTER RSA (SCOTTISH 1874 - 1955),
MICKEY
oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated 1920
image size 130cm x 78cm, overall size 147cm x 99cm
Framed.
Note: Born 29 October 1874 in Glasgow, son of Colin Hunter R.A. Studied at the Royal Academy Schools and under Sargent, Alma-Tadema and Orchardson. Married Mary Towgood, painter and fellow-student, in 1899 and spent eight months with her in Italy, returning through Germany and Belgium. Exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1895; with his wife at the Fine Art Society in 1903 and at the Paris Salon (Medal 1914). Lived at Gifford's Hall, Suffolk. Settled in the USA in 1913 and painted scenes of Indian life as well as portraits. Died at Taos, New Mexico, 9th August 1955.

 

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Sold for £750
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000


 
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