JOHN SKEAPING (1901-1980)

JOHN SKEAPING (1901-1980)
Racing greyhounds
signed and dated JOHN SKEAPING 45 (lower right)
pencil, pastel and ink
32.5 x 41.5 cm (12 3/4 x 16 1/4 in)

PROVENANCE:
Sir Peter O' Sullevan, from whom purchased by the present owner
Private collection, UK

EXHIBITED:
London, Osborne Studio Gallery, March 2016, unnumbered


The present owner shared the story that this work was given by Skeaping to O'Sullevan after losing a bet at the races. The artist was a friend of Sir O'Sullevan and they both shared a passion for the greyhound races.