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§ John Arthur Malcolm Aldridge, RA (British, 1905–1983) Ironbridge III signed lower left "John Aldridge / 1956" oil on canvas 63 x 75cm (25 x 29in)
Provenance: The New Grafton Gallery, 42 Old Bond Street, London, W1. Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1969, Cat. No. 42 Other Notes: In 1958 the artist Edward Bawden recalled, 'I was at Ironbridge for about six weeks in September and October 1956 and was joined by John Aldridge, John Nash and Carel Weight. Each of us in turn painted the famous bridge... " Another painting by John Aldridge of Ironbridge and dated 'September 1956' was previously at the Michael Cooke Studio Gallery, Coggeshall.
Condition appears fine, perhaps a little surface dirt. In a Bourlet frame. 12629 Robert Seille on the frame. Artist's label to the reverse: John Aldridge The Place House Great Bardfield Essex

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