25th May, 2017 10:00
Design & Modern British and Post War Art
573
Jack Taylor (act.1960s)
Jack Taylor (act.1960s)
The Saint with No Name, 1956
signed (lower right), titled and dated (to reverse)
oils on board
49.5cm x 39cm.
Jack Taylor became a press sensation in the 1960s as 'the spiv who found he had genius'. He found himself at the centre of the 'primitive' art scene and an Observer article in 1966 included an interview with Taylor and images of his work. Barely literate he was taken up by a number of Mayfair galleries, including the Redfern and Mercury Galleries, his first London show sold out.
Estimated at £200 - £300
Jack Taylor (act.1960s)
The Saint with No Name, 1956
signed (lower right), titled and dated (to reverse)
oils on board
49.5cm x 39cm.
Jack Taylor became a press sensation in the 1960s as 'the spiv who found he had genius'. He found himself at the centre of the 'primitive' art scene and an Observer article in 1966 included an interview with Taylor and images of his work. Barely literate he was taken up by a number of Mayfair galleries, including the Redfern and Mercury Galleries, his first London show sold out.
Auction: Design & Modern British and Post War Art, 25th May, 2017
Design & Modern British and Post War Art
