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…