Spencer R.A., Sir Stanley (1891 – 1959) – Study for ‘John Donne Arriving in Heaven’.

Study for 'John Donne Arriving in Heaven'. Oil on card. Squared for transfer. 1911. Provenance: this is probably item 13 in Spencer's 'List of Painting 1911-1914', annotated 'Sold to Bluett'; probably exhibited Grafton Galleries, 'Second Post-Impressionist Exhibition', 1912, Cat. No. 203, leant by Mr Bluett and shown alongside the finished composition owned by Jacques and Gwen Raverat and now in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge (PD.12-2013); Arthur Tooth & Sons (their label, verso); Sotheby's, 30th June, 1993, Lot 21; Private Collection. NOTE: This works is subject to ARR ON THE SALE PRICE. 6.5x6.5 inches. Framed: 9x9 inches.