Lot 882 , § Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970) Carnival awaiting to go on, 15 x 18.25in.

§ Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970)
ink and wash
'Carnival awaiting to go on', Exhibited Leicester Galleries 1920, no.135,
15 x 18.25in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Ink and wash on paper showing outward bulging so thought not to be laid down, strength of colour good, some small scattered dirt marks and one or two scattered fox marks, a pin hole showing in the lower left corner, housed under glass in an old discoloured card mount and slim ebonised frame which looks to be original, the back has the two Exhibition labels mentioned in the cataloguing.
Sold in these rooms as part of a private collection in June 2011, now back in for sale from the private vendor.


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Sold for £1,900