Lot 142: AR Cecil Collins (British, 1908-1989) Figure and Landscape, Dawn

Cecil Collins (British, 1908-1989)
Figure and Landscape, Dawn signed and dated 'Cecil Collins/1970' (lower right)oil on board18 x 23cm (7 1/16 x 9 1/16in).

Provenance: Acquired by Robin and Sylvia Skelton in 1970, and thence by descent to the present ownerPrivate Collection, CanadaRobin and Sylvia Skelton were prominent figures in both the literary and art scenes of Victoria, Canada, emigrating there in 1963. As Professor of English at the University of Victoria, and later Founder Chairman of the Department of Creative Writing, Robin Skelton was predominantly known as a poet, critic and editor. The couple were both active in the The Limner Art Group in Victoria, for which Sylvia was the society's secretary and archivist. Together they amassed an impressive art collection, including works by Irish artists such as Jack Butler Yeats and contemporary Canadian artists.