His Sunday best

细节

Charles Spencelayh (1865-1958)
His Sunday best
signed 'C. SPENCELAYH.' (lower left)
pencil and watercolour
6¼ x 5½ in. (15.9 x 14 cm.)

来源

with Richard Green, London.

注意事项

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拍品专文

Narrative painting was still hugely popular when Spencelayh began his career, and it clearly had a powerful influence on his own approach to painting. As stated by The Times on 6 April 1957, his elaborately detailed compositions were enjoyed both for 'the skill with which he coordinates the detail' and 'the character and salty humour'.

For further information on the artist see lot 73.