▲ Michael Finn (British, 1921-2002) Untitled

signed and dated 'Michael Finn '78-90' verso, oil on two conjoined canvases, 104 x 127cm (irregular); framed 108 x 131cm, The Artist, by whom gifted to Derek Pope upon his retirement; Property from the Collection of Derek Pope. Born in Surrey, Michael Finn became an influential figure in the post-war Cornish art scene. Finn studied at Kingston School of Art from 1938 for four years before joining the Royal Air Force in 1942 for pilot training in Canada. During the Second World War, he returned to, Britain, to, fl, y, missions over Northern Europe, including the Arnhem operation. After the war, he was placed on standby for service in, the Far East, . Years later, he sold his campaign medals to help support his local Cornish art gallery. In 1949, Finn began teaching at Somerset College of Art before moving to Falmouth School of Art, where he later became Principal. In the 1970s, he relocated to take on the prestigious role of Principal at the Bath Academy of Art, though he did eventually return to Cornwall in later life. Please click here to find further information on the Collection of Derek Pope. here, Condition Report, Condition Report, The artist's signature crosses the reverse of both canvases and is partially obscured by a wooden support. The canvas has a few slight bumps and dips with faint stretcher marks starting to emerge in places. Dark scattered speckles with a few small light brown spots of surface dirt. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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