Three Big Flints (Pleshey)

Joseph F. McCrindle (1923-2008) was an American art collector, philanthropist and founder and editor of Transatlantic Review which operated from 1959 until 1977. Based in New York and London, McCrindle amassed a distinguished and eclectic collection which spanned over five centuries, including Modern British Art, Pre-Columbian Sculptures and Old Master paintings. Much of McCrindle’s collection was bequeathed to over 30 public institutions worldwide, including the Frick Collection, New York; the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; and the National Gallery of Art, London, to name a few.

We are very grateful to Mark Hodgkin for his assistance in preparing this catalogue entry by Eliot Hodgkin. He is currently preparing the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist’s work and would like to hear from owners of any work by the artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue. Please write to Mark Hodgkin, c/o Christie's, Modern British Art Department, 8 King Street, London, SW1Y 6QT, or email mclothier@christies.com