Tony Underhill (1923-77) was as Australian artist who came to London after the Second World War. A political radical sacked as a lecturer for supporting student protests, he achieved considerable success exhibiting in major galleries in the West End and his work is in the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the National Gallery of Victoria.
However, when he died suddenly 40 years ago, his second wife closed his studio leaving finished and unfinished works and artistic equipment exactly in situ. It has only recently been reopened to reveal an untouched time capsule. A limited selection of his works will appear in our Modern British and 20th Century Art auction in November.
ROCK FIGURE
Est. £400-600
Tony Underhill (1923-1977)
STANDING FIGURES
Est. £600-800
Tony Underhill (1923-1977)
MATRIARCH
Est. £500-700
Tony Underhill (1923-1977)
Amy Scanlon
Paintings
Amy joined Sworders in 2009 as a junior valuer, after spending three years working in a leading London gallery. She has risen through the ranks to work in our Paintings department, where she works with specialist Andrew Bowyer. Amy also holds a BA (Hons) degree in History of Art from University College London.
T: 01279 817778
E: amyscanlon@sworder.co.uk
Join us as we recap some of the most notable highlights from our 2024 sales and celebrate another successful year.
19 December 2024
A remarkable European private collection is set to come up for auction at Sworders later this year, offering an eclectic mix of antiquities and modern art that reflects the sophisticated taste of its owner.
20 September 2024
Our upcoming 1 & 2 October Modern & Contemporary Art sale features a plethora of fascinating private collections including eleven lots from a single owner private collection showcasing works of Fred Cuming RA (1930-2022).
12 September 2024
