John Banting

British · 1902–1972

John Banting was an English Surrealist artist and writer associated with the Bloomsbury Group, whose left-wing philosophy was reflected in much of his work. According to his… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Banting, Untitled, oil on board 51 x 40cmUntitledSworders · £2,000≈ $2,681≈ €2,298Sign up to see
  2. John Banting, Untitled, 1923, Ink & Coloured PencilsUntitledDavidson Auctions · A$3,750≈ $2,463≈ £1,959≈ €2,256Sign up to see
  3. John Banting, Untitled, Piano player oil on canvas laid on board 38 x 68cmUntitledSworders · £1,800≈ $2,413≈ €2,068Sign up to see

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John Banting was an English Surrealist artist and writer associated with the Bloomsbury Group, whose left-wing philosophy was reflected in much of his work. According to his Times obituary, he was "an artist who adopted surrealist conventions for satirical purposes". Anthony Powell regarded him as "the only true English Surrealist painter".

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Born 1902Died 1972Wikidata Q6220564 ↗ULAN 500028747 ↗

Also known as Bruno Banting, John F. Banting

Artist record compiled from: auction results. See data sources & attribution.

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