Composizione
Details
Giacomo Balla (1871-1958)
Composizione
signed and inscribed 'BALLA/FUTURISTA' (lower right)
pencil and oil on board
16¾ x 14in. (42.3 x 35cm.)
There is an incomplete collage by the same artist on the reverse
Composizione
signed and inscribed 'BALLA/FUTURISTA' (lower right)
pencil and oil on board
16¾ x 14in. (42.3 x 35cm.)
There is an incomplete collage by the same artist on the reverse
Provenance
Gift of the artist to Lady Ottoline Morrell and thence by descent to the present owner
Special notice
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Sale room notice
This lot is thought to be a portrait of Lady Ottoline Morrell, the famous literary hostess, with her distinctive auburn hair, green dress and signature scarlet shoes.
Provenance:
Gift of the artist to Lady Ottoline Morrell and thence by descent to her daughter, Mrs Julian Vinogradoff
Thence by descent to the present owner
Provenance:
Gift of the artist to Lady Ottoline Morrell and thence by descent to her daughter, Mrs Julian Vinogradoff
Thence by descent to the present owner
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