Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Michael Ayrton — Icarus Falls VI
Michael Ayrton

Icarus Falls VI

1960

An exploration of the Icarus myth rendered in oil and mixed media, depicting the moment of the legendary figure's fall. Ayrton combines classical subject matter with modernist techniques.

Medium
oil and mixed media on board

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Post War British Art Day Sale

June 23, 2021

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 288

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Michael Ayrton, Icarus Falls VI, 1960

An exploration of the Icarus myth rendered in oil and mixed media, depicting the moment of the legendary figure's fall. Ayrton combines classical subject matter with modernist techniques.

Medium
oil and mixed media on board
Year
1960
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

British Art, Modernist, Oil And Mixed Media, Classical Themes, Mythology, Abstract Figurative, Icarus, 1960

More works by Michael Ayrton