Description
A truly epic 1960s Ron Hitchins art panel…
120 individually handcrafted tiles, sculpted by the artist and fired in a kiln in the basement of his East London home.
Each tile is a little work of art in its own right, and as unique as the man himself.
With exceptional provenance, the panel is unusually signed in gold in the front left corner, and the reverse is complete with its original labels, including a Heal’s of London Mansard Art Gallery label where it was retailed during the 1960s.
This ‘holy grail’ piece comes in excellent vintage condition with no damage to the tiles and minimal wear to its original wooden frame.
H105.5cm x W32.5cm x D3.5cm
Free and fully insured UK delivery included in the price.
Viewings and collection welcome in London SE24.
*Ron Hitchins (1926-2019) was a fascinating character, known for his passion of flamenco dancing and who, In his early life, embellished and sold shirts on the markets of East London.
In the 1950s he channeled his talents into creating unique works of art from his lively home in Hackney. He often used these Picasso and Hepworth inspired tiles to adorn mirrors and picture frames and even a four-poster bed, while others were incorporated into panels and wall reliefs.
He led a long, colourful and unconventional life up until his death in 2019 at the age of 93, and his art reflects a snapshot in London’s history where creativity and freedom of expression were flourishing.
Today his work continues to increase in importance and desirability, and with a new permanent exhibition of his work at the V&A East (see final pic), his star looks set to rise even further.
