Lot Essay
Mr. John Gledhill is preparing a catalogue raisonné of the oil paintings of Sir Matthew Smith as part of his D. Phil thesis. The catalogue will also be published as part of a major book on Sir Matthew Smith. The author has made every effort to trace all paintings by the artist, but the possibility remains that some may still be unrecorded. If any user of this catalogue owns or knows of any work that may be unrecorded, please could they contact the author at Wentworth College, University of York, YO10 5DD. Any information supplied will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and any desire to remain anonymous on the part of the owners will be honoured.