EDWARD SEAGO SEASCAPE OIL ON CANVAS V$28,000
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MINT CONDITION, FRAME HAS KNICKS/MEASUREMENTS: The composition is 23 inches high and 35 inches wide/"in the style of"Edward Seago was born in Norwich and attended Norwich School. He was a self-taught artist (although he received advice from Sir Alfred Munnings and Bertram Priestman) and enjoyed a wide range of admirers from the British Royal family and the Aga Khan to the common man. His works have been classified as either Impressionist or Post-Impressionist and included landscapes, seascapes, skyscapes, street scenes, his garden and portraits.When aged 14 he won an award from the Royal Drawing Society, and from then on knew what he wanted to do in spite of his parents' initial disapproval. At the age of 18 he joined Bevin's Travelling Show, and subsequently toured with circuses in Britain and throughout Europe.In 1937, Seago gave evidence to a police enquiry into a blackmail gang in London's West End who exploited laws against homosexuality. His statement reveals that he had a friendship with a young man in late 1936 who used a fake name and extracted money from Seago by deception/Private collection, no documentation. We offer a 14day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with your purchase send back for full refund within 14 days.
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EDWARD SEAGO SEASCAPE OIL ON CANVAS V$28,000
Estimate $24,000 - $28,000
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