John Bellany, H.R.S.A., R.A. (b. 1942)
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John Bellany, H.R.S.A., R.A. (b. 1942)

Still life with Bird of Paradise flowers

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John Bellany, H.R.S.A., R.A. (b. 1942)
Still life with Bird of Paradise flowers
signed 'Bellany' (lower left)
oil on canvas
48 x 36 in. (122 x 91.5 cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Bellany was born in the fishing village of Port Seton. Although both his father and grandfather were fishermen, he chose instead to study painting. His early work drew inspiration from Port Seton's fishing industry but by the late 1960s Bellany was working more complex symbolism into his canvases.

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