Lot 50: GERARD DE ROSE 1918-1987

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF STANLEY JOHN ALLEN

ART STUDENT 1957

measurements
68 by 43 in.

alternate measurements
173 by 109 cm.

signed Gerard de Rose and dated '57 (lower left); inscribed with the artist's name and address, and the title of work (on reverse)

oil on masonite

Condition Note: There is a circular hole, 1 in., 25 mm., diameter upper left, with associated splitting to the surrounding area; there is a large repair including overpainting to the area of and surrounding the figure's right shoulder; surface scratches and other minor defects. The frame is nailed to the front of the panel.

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EXHIBITED

[unspecified location], Exhibition of Large Paintings from the Royal Academy, 1957 (according to a label on the reverse)