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Michael Ayrton

Michael Ayrton

British · 1921–1975 · Painter, Printmaker

Michael Ayrton was a British painter, printmaker, sculptor, critic, broadcaster and novelist. His sculptures, illustrations, poems and stories often focused on the subjects of… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Michael Ayrton, Falcon Watcher, bronzeFalcon WatcherRago Auctions · $43,750≈ £32,381≈ €37,853Sign up to see
  2. Michael Ayrton, Maze Music 1972, 1972, bronze with cordsMaze Music 1972Menzies · A$11,659≈ $11,945≈ £7,565≈ €8,700Sign up to see
  3. Michael Ayrton, Bust of Hector Berlioz, circa 1969, bronze with a black patinaBust of Hector BerliozBonhams · £8,960≈ $11,858≈ €10,471Sign up to see

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  1. Michael Ayrton, Rainstorm on Paxos, 1963, black ink and brush
    Rainstorm on Paxos, 1963
    Drawing
    39.5cm x 42cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 186
    £1,300≈ $1,751≈ €1,504HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Chorley's ↗
  2. Michael Ayrton, Study for Discovery for Nautilus, 1970, India Ink & Graphite on Wove Paper
    Study for Discovery for Nautilus, 1970
    Drawing · Paper
    H 15.5" W 19"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1034
    $1,900≈ £1,436≈ €1,673HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–900View at DuMouchelles ↗
  3. Michael Ayrton, Self-Portrait, pencil on paper
    Self-Portrait
    Drawing · Paper
    24.75 x 35cm (9 3/4 x 13 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 229
    £2,048≈ $2,710≈ €2,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Michael Ayrton, Windy Day, pen and ink, ink, pencil and wash on paper
    Windy Day
    Drawing · Paper
    25.75 x 35.5cm (10 1/8 x 13 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 230
    £1,280≈ $1,694≈ €1,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Michael Ayrton, Untitled, black chalk
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 292
    £1,200≈ $1,588≈ €1,402HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  6. Michael Ayrton, Untitled, pen and ink heightened with white 22 x 30.5cm
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 335
    £450≈ $598≈ €540HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
  7. Michael Ayrton, Boy with a Rose, 1949, pencil on paper
    Boy with a Rose, 1949
    Drawing · Paper
    25.4cm x 17.8cm (10in x 7in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 104
    £1,512≈ $1,831≈ €1,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Michael Ayrton, Plates from Femmes Hombres, two monochrome etchings, both signed in pencil and editioned 1/XX 12 in pencil
    Plates from Femmes Hombres, two monochrome etchings
    Drawing · ed. 1/XX
    28.5cm x 41cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 29
    £32≈ $44≈ €37HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  9. Michael Ayrton, Untitled, pen and ink and wash on buff paper 23 x 15cm Exhibited: Savile Club
    Untitled
    Drawing · Paper
    Sworders · · Lot 163
    £1,000≈ $1,293≈ €1,162HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  10. Michael Ayrton, Figure, ink and wash
    Figure
    Drawing
    48.5 x 39cm (19 1/8 x 15 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
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