Piper, John: Portesham, Dorset – SOLD

Newly repatriated from Pennsylvania in the United States, this lovely original gouache and watercolour captures the character of this historic Dorset village, a couple of miles from the Jurassic coast. In the early post-war years, Piper was represented in the US by the legendary German-Jewish art dealer Curt Valentin, who held an exhibition of his work in New York in February and March 1955. The 26th work in the exhibition catalogue is listed as ‘Ivy on a Wall, Portesham’, 1954 and the work we are offering is almost certainly a fully developed preliminary to the exhibited work. With its lovely combination of a soft palette and an abstract approach to architectural detail, this is a perfect early purchase for the budding Piper collector or would make a lovely addition to any collection. Newly framed, it’s signed, inscribed and dated and in excellent condition with strong colours. More images can be provided on request. Artist: John Piper (British, 1903-1992), signed. Title and date: Portland, Dorset, 1954 Image size: 18.0 by 25.0 cms.