DESCRIPTION: A stunning, framed oil painting on canvas by artist Jack Smith in an abstract style reminiscent of Piet Mondrian's hard-edge works with elements of constructivism. The work is titled 'Inside, Outside'. The painting shows geometric shapes in various colours around a central blue square and white frame-like structure on a pale yellow background. The painting is signed, titled and dated 1999 verso. Excellent provenance having originally come from Angela Flowers Gallery East in Kingsland Road, east London with catalogue number 'AFG 30991'. Jack Smith exhibited frequently at the Flowers Gallery. The work is housed in a natural wood finish frame.
TITLE: Inside, Outside
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UK
SIZE OF VISIBLE IMAGE: 74.5 x 74.5 cm (29.33 x 29.33 inches)
SIZE OF CANVAS: 76 x 76 cm (30 x 30 inches)
SIZE OF FRAME 86.8 x 86.8 cm (34.17 x 34.17 inches)
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas
DATE: 1998
PROVENANCE: Dukes Fine Art Auctions, Dorchester, Dorset, UK, Lot 166 (in Art & Design Post 1880), 19th March 2020 ... Angela Flowers Gallery East, London, UK (AFG 30991)
CONDITION: Very good with just a small dent to canvas upper centre - just a few small chips to original wood frame