Description

WALTER RICHARD SICKERT – BACCARAT

WALTER RICHARD SICKERT

BACCARAT

PENCIL ON BUFF PAPER

CAT No: 52

8 x 8″ INCHES

Walter Richard Sickert ARA, British 1860-1942-Provenance: Previously sold by Abbott & Holder, London.

Note: This is most likely a preliminary drawing for one of Sickert’s Baccarat paintings. At the time, Baccarat was illegal, the British would cross the Channel to visit Dieppe’s Casino Mauresque in France. With thanks to Dr Wendy Baron for confirming the authenticity of this work.

Walter Richard Sickert was one of the most important artist in 20th Century Britain – With over 275 works in British Public Galleries alone – Including the Tate, National Portrait Gallery and many many more.

WALTER RICHARD SICKERT – BACCARAT