Medium: Original Charcoal on Paper
Measurements: W 27cm x H 45cm
Stock: Sold
Harold Riley original charcoal on paper – River Irwell, Salford
Signed & Dated: Riley 1971
Provenance: Purchased from the Leigh Gallery in 1971 original receipt will accompany the artwork
Please note that this is an original charcoal drawing by Harold Riley. We are aware of forgeries coming to the market which are being copied from Harold’s original works.
Framed to the highest standard, conservation mount boards & tru vue museum glass
Please note the dimensions of this work framed are approximately H 73cm x W 55cm
Please do not hesitate to contact the gallery for further assistance
Harold Riley was born in Salford Manchester in 1934. He attended Salford Grammar School and in 1951 won a scholarship to the Slade School of Fine Art. Riley later went on to study in Florence, Italy and Spain, before returning to Salford and he was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Salford. From a young age, Riley cemented a friendship with L.S Lowry, together they worked on subjects relating to Manchester life. Riley undertook some notable portrait commissions including Pope John XII, Prince Philip, John F Kennedy and Nelson Mandela. Harold Rileys’ works are highly collectible and can be found in corporate and private collections around the world.
