Newly discovered painting by Belfast artist Sir John Lavery to be auctioned for around £150,000 Sir John Lavery is believed to have painted In Morocco during a trip to Tangiers in 1920. Picture from Bonhams
Sir John Lavery was originally from north Belfast
A NEWLY discovered painting by one of Belfast s best known artists is to be auctioned for up to £150,000.
Sir John Lavery is believed to have painted In Morocco during a trip to Tangier in 1920.
Auction House Bonhams said it has been part of a family art collection since the 1930s, but had recently been rediscovered.
Sir John, who was originally from north Belfast, regarded Morocco as a home from home after first visiting in the early 1890s and later acquiring a home there.
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