Lot 568 , § Duncan Grant (1885-1978) Portrait of the actress Marie Lloyd 28 x 23in.

§ Duncan Grant (1885-1978)
oil on canvas
Portrait of the actress Marie Lloyd
signed and dated '42
28 x 23in.
Estimate £6,000-8,000

See Spalding, F. 'Duncan Grant A Biography' page 387 where it refers to Duncan and Vanessa Grant arranging an exhibition for CEMA called 'Designs by Various Artists for Decoration in the Theatre', including four enlargements of portraits of famous actresses depicted in their model theatre.


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Sold for £6,000