Lot 1293 , § Dame Laura Knight R.A., R.W.S. (1877-1970) Still life of Phlox and Lupins, 29.75 x 21in.

§ Dame Laura Knight R.A., R.W.S. (1877-1970)
oil on canvas,
Still life of Phlox and Lupins,
signed and dated 1924,
29.75 x 21in.
Estimate £10,000-15,000

From a private collection in Kent, the owners mother, Violet Byfield and her twin sister, Lillian, modelled for the artist.
See Bonham's sale June 29, 2011 lot 32 for a related flowerpiece.

Oil on original canvas in untouched condition, canvas starting to sag, paint a little dirty, some broad but stable craquelure in the dark blue paint, signed and dated '24 lower left, in an grubby and tatty gilt gesso frame, no labels or inscriptions verso, overall in good honest original condition.


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Sold for £10,000