Lot Essay
Johnstone married Mary Bonning in 1944, the year that the present work was painted.
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Portrait of Mary, the artist's wife
Details
William Johnstone (1897-1981)
Portrait of Mary, the artist's wife
signed and dated 'William/Johnstone/1944' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
28 x 24 in. (71 x 61 cm.)
Portrait of Mary, the artist's wife
signed and dated 'William/Johnstone/1944' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
28 x 24 in. (71 x 61 cm.)
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