John Virtue (British, born 1947) Untitled (Landscape near Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire) signed and dated 'J.VIRTUE. 72.' (lower right) oil on board 121.5 x 152cm (47 13/16 x 59 13/16in). Footnotes: Provenance The Artist, from whom acquired by the family of the present owner in 1972, and thence by descent Private Collection, U.K. Following his training at the Slade School of Fine Art, Virtue moved to Green Haworth, near Oswaldtwistle, in 1971. The present lot depicts a view across the hills of Green Haworth, painted the following year, and forms one of a few landscapes relating to the Lancashire landscape which informed his early practice, before moving to the monochrome works for which he later became known. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing