SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ESTATE & COLLECTABLE AUCTION
Thursday, 12 - Monday, 16 December 2024
JOHN RITCHIE (NZ 1917-2001) - ABSTRACT WATERCOLOUR - 400 x 530mm
Realised: $320 plus premium
Current Bid $320 (22 bids, reserve met)
Bidding for this lot has now closed
This lot is now closed 16 Dec 7:26 PM (NZST)
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Lot Details
Note: Born in Christchurch in 1917 - John Ritchie studied at Canterbury School of Art and graduated in 1940. He exhibited at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts from 1944, then served in the army in World War II recording his experiences in watercolour. He taught art and secondary level and in 1956 was appointed head of the Art Department at Auckland Teachers College. In 1965 he was awarded a QEII Arts Council Grant and with family travelled and studied in Japan. He retired from teaching in 1977.
