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§ Robert Tavener (British, 1920-2004) Homeless signed 'Robert Tavener' (lower right) pen and wash 10 x 27cm (4 x 11in) Other Notes: Tavener exhibited his work in a number of commercially successful one-man shows throughout his career, and he annually submitted works to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. From the 1950s, Tavener produced numerous illustrations for children's books, and gained prestigious commissions from organisations including London Transport, Shell, the BBC, Penguin Books, and the Radio Times. His work is now held in over twenty-five public collections in the UK alone, including the Victoria and Albert Museum.Paint loss to the very edges, particularly the bottom left and bottom right.  

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