Kenneth Lawson, Still Life with Bottle and Apples, oil.

Kenneth Lawson (British, 1920-2008), Still Life with Bottle and Apples, signed and dated 1941, titled on artist's label verso, oil on paper, 21 x 25cm.; 8.25 x 10in. * By the age of 22 Kenneth Lawson was exhibiting with the `London Group` at Burlington House. Successful exhibitions followed and he exhibited regularly at major galleries in London including The Redfern Gallery, Cork Street; The Leger Gallery, Bond Street; and The Leicester Gallery, Panton Street. During these early years in Dulwich, Kenneth`s mentor was the RA James Fitton, who remained advisor and friend until his death in 1982. In 1951 he was approached by Graham Sutherland to assist with the large painting `Origins` for the Festival of Britain. Kenneth was the only assistant that Sutherland ever used. The painting was created at The Tate Gallery, Millbank, and has remained there ever since. In 1952 and 1953 Kenneth worked on another project with Graham Sutherland: they worked together on the drawings of the world`s largest tapestry which was made in France and later installed at Coventry Cathedral. Kenneth also became absorbed in the world of theatre and TV and moved North to join the BBC in Manchester where he created the Design Department there. In the North West his work has been shown both in the Manchester and Salford Art Galleries and has included entries in the Laing Collection. Lawson`s work is in private collections in the UK, Europe and America. Artists` Resale Right (droit de suite) may apply to this lot.