Charles Ginner, A.R.A.

A.K. Dyer, the artist's brother-in-law, London
His sale, Christie's, London, 13th February 1931, lot 122, whence acquired by Eustace Calland for 3 guineas
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 3rd April 1963, lot 44, whence acquired by Adams Gallery for £55
Sale, Christie's, London, 13th July 1973, lot 300A, whence acquired by Rutland Gallery for £1,050

London, New English Art Club, 72nd Annual Exhibition, 1925, cat. no.83;
Darlington, Modern Paintings, 1925-6;
London, C.E.M.A., Camden Town Group, 1944, cat. no.22.

Charles Ginner, List of Paintings, Drawings, Etc. of Charles Ginner, Vol.II, p.136.

The canvas appears to be in good overall condition. There is some minor craquelure in the upper left and right quadrants which coincide with the upper stretcher bar. There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light. Held in a painted composition frame with a canvas slip. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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We are grateful to Dr Wendy Baron for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.