Impressionism Oil Painting Arthur Spooner (1873-1962) Hammer to $250,000

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An Impressionism landscape with river oil painting by listed British artist Arthur Spooner NSA (1873-1962). The work depicts a windswept … Read more An Impressionism landscape with river oil painting by listed British artist Arthur Spooner NSA (1873-1962). The work depicts a windswept tree anchoring rocky headlands in an English landscape. Spooner's dynamic brush work and vibrant colors bring this lovely scene to life. Signed lower right.
Spooner was born in Nottingham, England and trained at the Nottingham School of Art (now part of Nottingham Trent University) in the late 19th century. He was a member of the NSA, National Society of Artists and taught landscape and figurative painting in the early 20th century. He is a highly respected and sought after artist; 34 paintings by Spooner are in the British National Art Collection. He painted The Goose Fair, Nottingham in 1926. The painting was sold at Christie's in 2004 for 218,000 GBP. It is displayed in Nottingham Castle.

Auction hammer prices for Spooner exceed $250,000.

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