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My Favourite Painting Andrew Love

‘A favourite painting in my case is not a recognised work of art, but a painting that I acquired more than 30 years ago by an artist that used to exhibit on the railings overlooking Green Park in Piccadilly. It and was painted by Roy Petley. He began his life in a children’s home, became one of the first artists to open a gallery in Cork Street and subsequently became an artist admired by the late Queen Mother and other members of the Royal Family. I love it because it brings back memories of the freedom and fun of past times and for its beautiful vibrant colours’

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