Charles Spencelayh (1865-1958)
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Charles Spencelayh (1865-1958)

An Odd Lot

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Charles Spencelayh (1865-1958)
An Odd Lot
signed 'C.SPENCELAYH.' (lower right)
oil on board
12 x 9¾ in. (30.5 x 25 cm.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Christie's Interest in Property Consigned for Auction. From time to time, Christie's may offer a lot which it or an affiliate owns in whole or in part. This is such a lot.

Lot Essay

The title derives from an entry in the photographic record book Spencelayh kept of all his pictures. While typical in subject matter, this example is remarkable for its strength of colour, imbued by the red tie and blue bottle. The dust round the neck of the bottle is described with particular skill.

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