Arthur Spooner (1873-1961), Children playing in a village street, signed, oil on board, 39 x 50cm.; 15.5 x 19.5in. * Studied at Nottingham School of Art, eventually becoming life master there. Became member of R.B.A. in 1920; joined Nottingham Society of Artists in 1908, being elected vice-president in both 1924 and 1938; also exhibited at the Royal Academy.