Lot Essay
A study for the head of St. Francis in Spencer's 1935 painting St. Francis and the Birds, intended for the 'nave' of Church House.
Details
Sir Stanley Spencer, R.A. (1891-1959)
St. Francis
inscribed upper right Mr Francis/Cessy and other by/Mr Godfrey/Mr Pym/Mr Jim Hysor/Mrs Hatch/Peggy Hatch, pencil
13¾ x 10in. (35 x 25.5cm)
There is a study of a Man's Head on the reverse
St. Francis
inscribed upper right Mr Francis/Cessy and other by/Mr Godfrey/Mr Pym/Mr Jim Hysor/Mrs Hatch/Peggy Hatch, pencil
13¾ x 10in. (35 x 25.5cm)
There is a study of a Man's Head on the reverse
Provenance
Shirin and Unity Spencer, London, 1988, from whom purchased by the present owner