John Cunningham

Lot 1194 John Cunningham (1926-) oil on canvasboard, 'Flowers and fruit', signed, label verso dated '88, 12 x 12in. Estimate £800-1,200 Oil on fabric laid on board in very good clean condition, under glass in a silvered wood frame which has suffered some minor scuffing, artist label with title verso. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

Lot 37 JOHN CUNNINGHAM R.G.I. (SCOTTISH 1926-1998) DRYMEN LANDSCAPE Signed, oil on canvas 69.5cm x 100cm (27.5in x 39.5in) Estimate £3,000-5,000 Born in Lanarkshire in 1926, John Cunningham began his studies at the Glasgow School of Art in 1943. While it might at first have seemed as though fate did not wish him to become an artist, with some initial parental opposition to his choice of career, and then World War II interrupting his studies in 1944, Cunningham's dedication soon was soon repaid as he resumed his artistic training in 1947. From 1967 to 1985 he occupied the post of senior lecturer at his alma mater, where he nurtured new generations of Scottish artists. In his own work from the 1950's onward, however, Cunningham demonstrated his inheritance of the pictorial tradition of William MacTaggart and the Scottish Colourists. Like them he delighted in the azure waters and pristine white sands of Iona and the West Coast, dividing his time between plein air painting and producing the crisp, luxurious colours of his still lifes in his Glasgow studio, once home to John McGhie and David Gauld. Elected R.G.I. in 1980, and receiving an honourary doctorate from the University of Strathclyde in 1990, his work is included in the Glasgow Museums collection, and is increasingly prized by collectors for its luminous depiction of Scotland's coast. Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.

LOT 142 VARIOUS PROPERTIES JOHN CUNNINGHAM 1926-1998 DRYMEN LANDSCAPE 4,000—6,000 GBP measurements 76 by 152.5 cm.; 30 by 60 in. Description signed l.r.: J. Cunnigham; signed, titled and dated on the artist's label attached to the reverse: "DRYMEN LANDSCAPE"/ 1965/ John Cunnigham oil on canvas EXHIBITED Glasgow, The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 1965, no.249

JOHN CUNNINGHAM Still life with roses in a glass and an apple on a tabletop, signed and the reverse inscribed on a label dated (19)88 and with the artist's address "351 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6UW", oil on canvas board, 11.5" x 11.75". See illustration Provenance: Private Collection, Dorset. Estimate: 2500-4000

Special NoticeNo VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Lot Description View Lot Condition Report John Cunningham (1926-2000) Blythswood Square, Glasgow signed 'Cunningham' (lower right), signed again, inscribed and dated 'BLYTHSWOOD SQUARE/John Cunningham./1973.' (on a label attached to the frame) oil on canvas 26 x 40 in. (66 x 101.6 cm.)