17th Mar, 2018 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 606
 

606

Harold Knight RA (1874-1961) Portrait of Ella Naper, head and shoulders Signed, oil on canvas,...

Harold Knight RA (1874-1961)
Portrait of Ella Naper, head and shoulders
Signed, oil on canvas, 49.5cm by 39cm

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Not Sold

 

In an overall good state of preservation. Slight stretcher shadow especially along upper and lower edge. Isolated medium sized stable cracquelure across surface. Subtle push mark to her left hand shoulder. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Retains good surface and impasto. Contrary to the label verso the descendants of said sitter have suggested that they may not be a portrait of Ella Naper based on a circa 1910 pencil sketch and their known family history.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale, 17th Mar, 2018

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