Early 20th-Century British School

Portrait Study Of A Young Woman

Early 20th-Century British School

Portrait Study Of A Young Woman

This early 20th-century portrait study depicts a young woman turned two-thirds in repose. She wears a black top.

It’s a rather striking academic work but the artist remains a mystery. It’s interesting to see the change of direction with adjustments made on the left, presumably altering the head and neck size.

Signed/dated ‘Lee 1932’ in the lower right and held in a frame from the period, which is probably original.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 16” x 18½” / 41cm x 47cm
Year of creation: 1932
Labels & Inscriptions: Academic canvas stamp on reverse.
Provenance: Private collection, England.
Condition: Assessed and approved by our conservator. Cleaned. Frame restored. Patch on reverse.
Our reference: BRV1710

Conservation & History

We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.

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