Lot 2467 , Eleanor Winter (Chelsea Art School, early 20th century), a portfolio of life studies in charcoal and two oils on board,

Eleanor Winter (Chelsea Art School, early 20th century), a portfolio of life studies in charcoal and two oils on board, the portfolio comprising approximately 30 life studies, many dated 1906/1907, with two drawings bearing the signature of William Orpen and two of Augustus John, some of the drawings signed 'E Winter' and the two oils inscribed verso


Estimate £150-250

Note: Eleanor Winter was first taught to paint by Edward George Hobley, Penrith and later enrolled as a student at the Chelsea Art School, opened by Augustus John and William Orpen as co-principals in 1903. John undertook most of the teaching and running of the School, with Orpen offering a series of lectures on anatomy. Despite attracting some notable students, such as Henry Lamb, the project was not a financial success and closed in 1907. Eleanor exhibited at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Piccadilly and later went on to marry a curate from Penrith. There appear to be no surviving records of her artistic career.


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Sold for £440