λ Michael Ayrton (British 1921-1975) Pale Landscape, 1969 Oil on collage on board Signed to label verso 18.5 x 29cm (7¼ x 11¼ in.) Provenance: Sale, Salisbury, Woolley & Wallis, 10 March 2010, Lot 434 Private Collection, Keith William Sleeman (1941-2020) Part of a collection of works assembled by Keith William Sleeman (1941-2020). Keith was a founding partner of the architectural firm Lyons + Sleeman + Hoare, retiring in 1980. Following his retirement Keith amassed nearly 200 paintings and sculptures focused primarily on British artists who were either born or lived in the 20th Century. His collection included works by both established and lesser known artists. The collection was proudly displayed in Keith's private residences in Newbury and London where he would take friends, neighbours and family members on 'tours' of his cherished pieces.