Arthur Knyvett-Lee

Arthur Knyvett-Lee (6 June 1887 - 1974) was a British art gallery owner, the co-founder of The Redfern Gallery.

Arthur Knyvett-Lee
Born
Arthur Knyvett Lee

6 June 1887
Died1974
NationalityBritish
Occupationart gallery owner
Known forco-founder, The Redfern Gallery
Parent(s)Frederic Hugh Lee
Florence Lee

Knyvett-Lee was born on 6 June 1887.[1] He was the son of Frederic Hugh Lee, a solicitor, and his wife Florence Lee.[2]

He served in the British Army during the First World War, rising to the rank of captain, with the Somerset Light Infantry.[3]

In 1923, Knyvett-Lee co-founded The Redfern Gallery with Anthony Maxtone Graham on the top floor of Redfern House, 27 Old Bond Street, London, as an artists' cooperative.[4][5]

He died in 1974.[1]

References

  1. "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007". Familysearch.org. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  2. "England and Wales Census, 1911". Familysearch.org. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  3. "Arthur Knyvett Lee - WW1 Memorial and Life Story". livesofthefirstworldwar.org. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  4. "Redfern Gallery - Artist Biographies". www.artbiogs.co.uk. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  5. "About us". The Redfern Gallery. Retrieved 10 December 2017.


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