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Lot description
Harold Clayton, British 1896-1979- 'Crown Derby': A floral still life with cornflowers, tulips, weigela, and peonies in a vase, on a ledge; oil on canvas, signed 'Harold Clayton' (lower right), signed, inscribed, and dated ''CROWN DERBY' by Harold Clayton 1945' on the upper stretcher bar, 55.9 x 66.2 cm. ARR. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: The present work is a particularly charming example of Clayton's oeuvre, depicting an abundant bouquet of flowers in a low vase. The artist is notable for his highly detailed approach, with his sensitive brushstrokes confidently evoking the delicacy of the flowers and their foliage with a striking realism. His use of a vibrant colour palette here - and indeed in his floral compositions generally - emphasises the rich bounty and beauty of the flowers, especially when set against a plain background.