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CLIFTON PUGH (1924-1990)
Isle of Man 1974

oil and gouache on paper
signed, dated and titled lower right: Clifton 26 - 12 - 74 Isle of Man
57 x 77cm

PROVENANCE
Acquired from the Artist
Helen Nixon Collection, Melbourne

CATALOGUE NOTE
Helen Nixon was Clifton Pugh's accountant and friend for a significant period of his life and career. As is often the way with artists, they are rich with imagination and concepts but not always flush in tangible world assets. As such, Helen accrued an extensive collection of artworks (and a Jaguar at one point) as payment for her trusted services.
Helen's collection bares witness to the breadth of Pugh's talent, offering a unique glimpse into the artist's character and complexity.

  • Condition: The painted surface area is stable and there is no evidence of major paint loss. There are no obvious perforations or indentations to the paper. Areas of discolouration, however the image has retained most of its of its original colouration. The artwork framed, mounted and glazed. The frame is heavily distressed and the mount is stained. The frame is likely to be original. The painting is in very good condition.

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