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CHARLES SIMS, R.A. (1873-1928)
Lot 1019

CHARLES SIMS, R.A. (1873-1928)

Interior of the House of Commons

Fermé22 May 2014

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GBP 11,875

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CHARLES SIMS, R.A. (1873-1928)
Interior of the House of Commons

Study for the introduction of Lady Astor M.P in 1919
oil on canvas
23 x 11½ in. (59 x 29 cm.)

with The Fine Art Society, 1972 (label verso)
Acquired from Michael Whiteway, London, 27 June 1984

Note du spécialiste

Nancy Astor (1879 - 1964) took her seat as the first lady Member of Parliament in 1919, representing the Plymouth ward of Sutton. In the fully realised painting Astor is accompanied by her sponsors Lord Balfour and David Lloyd George.