Lot 714: Peter Schmidt 1931-1980, German

Peter Schmidt 1931-1980, German abstract composition, large orange circle on a multi-faceted blue and green background, oil on canvas, PROVENANCE: From the Derek Sorrell Collection. An acquaintance of Derek Sorrell purchased the art from the artist's family and Derek Sorrell bought it some years later. Peter Schmidt was born in Berlin, Germany in 1931, he studied Art at Goldsmith's College London and at the Slade School of Fine Art. He had a number of individual shows in the 1960's and 70's including the Lisson Gallery, London in 1968, a number of group shows in the 1950's and 60's and examples of his work can be seen in the collections of the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Victoria & Albert Museum. h:60 w:60 in.