Lot 125
  • 125

NINA HAMNETT | Portrait of Mary Torr

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • Nina Hamnett
  • Portrait of Mary Torr
  • signed with initials
  • oil on canvas
  • 46 by 33cm.; 18 by 13in.
  • Executed in 1924.

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner circa 2008
Private Collection, U.S.A.

Condition

The canvas is original. The canvas undulates slightly in places. There are two tiny flecks of loss in the sitter's scarf and one to the tip of her nose. There is a small area of frame abrasion in the lower left corner, with some tiny associated losses. The paint is thin in areas in her hair, near her proper left cheek. There is some surface dirt and studio matter in places. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is held within a simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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