Lot 1713
ATTRIBUTED TO DOROTHY HEPWORTH (1898-1978)
GIRL READING
Bears indistinct initials (possibly WER) and date 19 upper left, formerly inscribed P. Preece and Moor Hatch-Cookham-Berks verso (now obscured by lining)
39.5 x 35.5cm.;
with a pencil drawing of a girl sewing by Hepworth, 48 x 31cm. (2)
* Dorothy Hepworth had a close relationship with Patricia Preece, wife of Sir Stanley Spencer, and this has given rise to speculation that Hepworth could have painted some of the works formerly ascribed to Preece.
Provenance: (drawing only) London, Christies, Studio Sale of Patricia Preece and Dorothy Hepworth, April 2nd 1984; London, Abbott & Holder
