Lot 499: *AR Alison (David, 1882-1955). Still life of

*AR Alison (David, 1882-1955). Still life of summer flowers, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 76 x 63.5cm (30 x 25ins), framed. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from Edwards Bigwood & Bewlay 12th February 1986 (according to handwritten label to verso). David Alison studied at the Glasgow School of Art and became friends with his Scottish contemporary, Francis Cadell, who introduced him to the other major Scottish colourist, Samuel J. Peploe. Alison was a member of the Society of Eight, which included John Lavery, Patrick Adam, Peploe and others. He exhibited over forty works at the Royal Academy, twice that many at the Royal Scottish Academy, and obtained the silver medal at the Paris Salon. (1)