Lot 371: Ivan Peries (Sri Lankan School, 1921-1988) 'POYA II' Signed and dated 1961, also signed, dated and inscribed with title verso, oil on canvas 76 x 50.5cm Exhibited: Bear Lane Gallery, Oxford, May 1964 Ivan Peries was born in 1921 in Dehiwela. He was a

Ivan Peries (Sri Lankan School, 1921-1988) 'POYA II' Signed and dated 1961, also signed, dated and inscribed with title verso, oil on canvas 76 x 50.5cm Exhibited: Bear Lane Gallery, Oxford, May 1964 Ivan Peries was born in 1921 in Dehiwela. He was a founder member of the 43 Group, which was set up to promote modern Sri Lankan artists. In 1953 he came to Britain and remained here for the rest of his life.