Sir Stanley Spencer, R.A. (1891-1959)
Portrait of Sir Henry Slesser
signed and dated 'Stanley Spencer - 1920', inscribed and dated again 'Slesser/1920-21' (on the reverse)
pencil
13¾ x 9¾ in. (34.9 x 24.8 cm.)
Lot Essay
Spencer stayed with Sir Henry (later Lord Justice) and Lady Slesser at their home at Cornerways, Bourne End near Cookham in 1920-21.