| Artist Name |
Richard Hayley Lever (circle) (1875-1958) |
| Title |
St Ives |
| Description |
A stunning oil on canvas attributed to the circle of Richard Hayley Lever and the St Ives School. Lever was known not to sign his impressionist works and this work dates to march 27 1926. It depicts rooftops looking down on to the harbour at St Ives with the pier below. Painted in a light impressionistic impasto style, this marine painting captures the light and movement. |
| Provenance |
Birmingham collection |
| Medium |
Oil on Canvas |
| Size |
18 x 12 inches |
| Frame |
Gilded oak frame. 24 inches by 18 inches. Excellent condition. |
| Condition |
Excellent condition. |
| Biography |
Richard Hayley Lever was an Australian-American painter, etcher, lecturer and art teacher. Lever was born in Bowden, South Australia on 28 September 1875, the son of Albion W. Lever. He excelled in painting classes at Prince Alfred College under James Ashton and on leaving school continued to study under Ashton at his Norwood art school. He was a charter member of the Adelaide Easel Club in 1892. |
| Price |
SOLD
|
