July 14 & 15, 2020 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2020
Derek Clarke studied at the Slade School of Art. He lived in the west of Ireland both before and after the Second World War. Clarke also taught at Edinburgh College of Art between 1947 and 1978, supplementing his income by painting portraits. This sign, dated 1968 is for the Ind Coope brewery, in operation from 1799. The brewery became part of Allied Breweries in 1961.
Condition: Very Good
Item Dimensions: 38 - 1/4" x 43 - 1/2".
Artist
DEREK H CLARKE (ENGLAND, 1912-2014)
Title
DOUBLE SIDED BREWERY SIGN
Signature
Signed lower right "Derek H Clarke