About this piece
back to topA John W. Mills (1933-2023) ‘Study For Close Affection’ Framed watercolour on paper.
Signed on the front by prolific British artist John W. Mills, We are privileged to be in possession of the finished work that was generated from these studies.
A male dancer guides his partner overhead, seemingly diving in an arch creating a striking silhouette.
The finished piece appears to represent the end of the movement with the duo locked in an embrace.
The deep verdigris tones of the figures resemble the finished bronze. Framed in gilt with red undertones to draw out features of the image.
John W. Mills (1933-2023)
John Mills was a highly acclaimed English sculptor, celebrated across the globe for his contemporary statues, bronze figures and artistic maquettes.
Mills showcased a flair for sculpture from a young age, first exhibiting at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1951 and then hosting his first one-man show at the AIA Gallery, London in 1959. Throughout his distinguished career, Mills went on to receive several prizes and accolades and many notable commissions.
Some of his most famous works include the monumental memorial to The Woman of World War II in Whitehall, London and the National Firefighters Memorial near St. Paul’s Cathedral, London.
Following the sculptor’s passing in 2023, the contents of John W. Mill’s creative studio at his family home in Hinxworth Place, Hertfordshire were dispersed. These sculptures formed part of this curated collection, offering a rare chance to obtain original works made by the artist, including sculptural pieces for garden, interior and exhibition.
