Lot Essay
The present work was painted between July and August 1946 when the artist rented the house from Lady Caroline Paget.
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The swimming pool at The Castello, Opio, Côte d'Azur
Details
Augustus Edwin John, O.M., R.A. (1878-1961)
The swimming pool at The Castello, Opio, Côte d'Azur
signed 'John' (lower right)
oil on canvas
20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66 cm.)
The swimming pool at The Castello, Opio, Côte d'Azur
signed 'John' (lower right)
oil on canvas
20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66 cm.)
Provenance
Ian MacNicol, circa 1946.
Mrs V. Conway.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 4 March 1983, lot 84, where purchased by the present owner.
Mrs V. Conway.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 4 March 1983, lot 84, where purchased by the present owner.
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