Armistice commemorations in focus at Mod Brit auction series

Few events shaped British art more in the 20th century than war. As commemorations reached a pinnacle during the centenary month of the First World War, the November Mod Brit series presented an opportune moment to sell art directly related to the conflict.

John Lavery’s (1856-1941) Armistice Day was top-seller at Sotheby’s rather lacklustre dispersal of…

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