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Lot 1040: Richard Slater (1927–2023) – Mid-Century Modernist Oil on Board, Figure in a Garden, Signed & Dated 1968
Sold for: £260
An intriguing and highly decorative original oil painting on board, attributed to Richard Slater (1927–2023), the noted British Neo-Romantic artist.
Dating to 1968, the composition depicts a stylised female figure dressed in an elegant turquoise and white gown, standing within a formal garden surrounded by trees, sculptural topiary and a classical ornamental urn.
The work displays distinctive mid-century modernist characteristics, combining simplified figurative forms, strong outlines, richly textured impasto brushwork and an atmospheric palette of deep greens, turquoise, muted pinks and warm cream tones.
Signed "Slater 68" to the lower right-hand corner.
Richard Slater was a British painter and printmaker associated with the Neo-Romantic tradition, recognised for his distinctive treatment of figures, landscapes and garden subjects. His work is represented in notable public collections, including the Government Art Collection.
The painting’s distinctive composition, decorative garden setting and signature are consistent with aspects of Slater’s known work.
Presented in its period-style gilt and painted wooden frame.
Artist: Richard Slater (1927–2023)
Medium: Oil on board
Date: 1968
Signature: Signed and dated lower right
Period: Mid-20th century
Condition: Some age-related wear to painting and frame. Please examine photographs.
An appealing example of British mid-century figurative painting, offered with an attribution to Richard Slater. Attribution has not been independently authenticated.
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