Lot 387
Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 29th of January 2020
Doyly John (Cecil Rochfort D'oyly John) 1906-1993, oil on canvas signed, label en verso inscribed and signed Cap Ferrat S of France 35cm x 70cm
Sold for £1,250Condition report
This lot has some minor crackling to the paint but is otherwise in good condition and has not had any restoration. Brought up in South Africa he travelled extensively and returned to Britain,where, during the war, he was temporarily blinded by a V2 rocket. He took up painting as a hobby whilst living in Cannes and used a palette knife. He painted idealistic European views of sunny restful days. He retired to Rottingdean in Brighton. His paintings are in the Royal collection
