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3 Peter Collis RHA (1929-2012) Hay Stacks, Co Wicklowsigned lower right
oil on canvas
35.5 x 41cm (14 x 16in)
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist;
Private Collection
€2,000-3,000 (£1,739-2,608)
Peter Collis was born in London in 1929. From 1947-52 he studied at Epsom College of Art, London. In 1969 he
moved from Surrey to Ireland. Collis was elected an Associate Member of the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1990 before
becoming a full member in 1993. He was part of the annual selection committee for 10 years where he also held the
position of treasurer. Collis has had many solo and group shows in Ireland and abroad. He has also won several awards
including Oireachteas, Maurice MacGonigal Landscape Prize and the James Adam Salesroom Award, RHA. His work
is held in collections such as Limerick University, UCD, AIB, Aer Rianta, The Bank of Ireland and in numerous private
collections in Ireland, England, France, Australia, New Zealand, New York, Canada and Japan.