Lot 34
  • 34

Vanessa Bell 1879-1961

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Vanessa Bell
  • figure on the beach, studland bay
  • stamped with initials on the reverse
  • oil on board
  • 35 by 25.5cm.; 13¾ by 10in.

Provenance

Anthony d'Offay, London
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 22nd November 1995, lot 20, whence purchased by the present owner

Catalogue Note

Painted in 1910 during a short break at Studland. Vanessa had become increasingly concerned about the deteriorating health of her sister, Virginia, and prescribed a trip to the Dorset sea-side where they spent three weeks accompanied by Vanessa's husband, Clive.