Lot 132: British School, 20th Century, Seated Nude Study

An oil on canvas study depicting a seated nude figure in profile. The work is executed in a gestural, expressive style with visible brushwork and a palette featuring earthy ochre, burnt sienna, and olive green tones. The figure is positioned against a simplified studio background with a rectangular form suggestively rendered in shades of lilac and brown. The paint application varies from thin washes to more opaque strokes. The work is executed on an unstretched canvas support. A white auction label from Shelbys Auctioneers is adhered to the top left corner, and a small white inventory sticker with the number 9751 is applied directly to the figure’s shoulder. Unsigned.