SIR MATTHEW ARNOLD BRACY SMITH (English, 1879-1959). NUDE IN RED AND BLUE, signed with initials "MS" lower right. Oil on board
Click here to view supplemental information for this lot. - Framed, 23 1/2 in. x 17 1/2 in. Estimate $25,000-40,000
A rather voluptuous fauvist, expressionist, vigorously painted female nude ensconced in a red armchair with a blue robe covering part of her right arm, with standing blue vases next to the chair against a greenish and deep golden, yellow background.
Surface dirt and debris with minor craquelure throughout. Slight abrasion of paint along lower edge from possible frame rub.
UV: 4 in. line of inpainting along right edge of frame.
