Lot 211
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Michael Rothenstein, R.A. (1908-1993)
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Michael Rothenstein, R.A. (1908-1993)

Fire Buckets; and a monotype in colours of Fire Buckets

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Michael Rothenstein, R.A. (1908-1993)
Fire Buckets; and a monotype in colours of Fire Buckets
signed and dated 'M.Rothenstein '50' (upper right)
pencil, ink and coloured chalks
15¾ x 22 in. (40 x 56 cm.) (2)
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Lot Essay

The younger son of Sir William Rothenstein, he studied at Chelsea School of Art in 1923, and at the Central School 1924-7, under Meninsky and Hartrick. In 1957 he worked with Hayter (see lots 288-289) at Atelier 17 and invented relief printing from raw materials. His work is represented in public collections including Tate Britain.

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