{"product_id":"three-original-life-study-nude-figure-sketches-studio-of-william-greengrass-1896-1970","title":"Three Original Life Study Nude Figure Sketches – Studio of William Greengrass (1896–1970)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"265\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA group of three original charcoal life study sketches depicting female nude figures, each bearing the studio stamp to the reverse:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eStudio of William Greengrass (1896–1970)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eThe drawings are unsigned and appear to have been removed from an artist's working sketchbook or studio portfolio. Each is executed with confident, economical charcoal lines typical of academic life drawing, concentrating on anatomy, movement and form rather than finished presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eWilliam Greengrass (1896–1970) was a British artist and illustrator, and these studies originate from his studio, making them interesting examples of mid-20th century artistic practice. While unsigned, the reverse studio stamp provides provenance linking them to the Greengrass studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eEach sheet measures approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eThe sketches are sold together as a collection of three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eThey would display well either individually or as a framed group and would appeal to collectors of original drawings, artists, life study material or decorative studio artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e🌿 Three original charcoal life studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e🌿 Reverse studio stamp reading \u003cem data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eStudio of William Greengrass (1896–1970)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e🌿 Unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e🌿 Removed from a sketchbook or studio portfolio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e🌿 Age-related toning and foxing to paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e🌿 Minor creasing, corner wear and edge losses consistent with studio use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e🌿 Unmounted and unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"k0wemp\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eOur Antique Forager Ethos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eWe source antique and vintage pieces for their craftsmanship, character and individuality, selecting only those that stand out and carry a story worthy of passing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eExplore curated inspiration, reference boards and new finds on Pinterest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1941\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/antiqueforager\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/antiqueforager\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"icfs9j\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eFree UK postage. 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