•DUNCAN GRANT (1885-1978) 'Angus Davidson at Charleston, 1922'

•DUNCAN GRANT (1885-1978) 'Angus Davidson at Charleston, 1922' Davidson depicted seated at an octagonal writing table, his head resting on his left arm, a vase of orange and red dahlias and various papers and objects on the painted tabletop, oil on canvas, 61cm x 73.5cm Exhibited: 'Duncan Grant: Recent Paintings', Independent Gallery, June 1923, no. 24 'Duncan Grant: A Retrospective Exhibition', The Tate Gallery, London, 12th May - 20th June 1959, no. 51 (plate 7) , listed as 'Man at a Table' 'Portraits by Duncan Grant' Arts Council Touring Exhibition, 1969-70; no. 30 Provenance: Acquired by Michael B Harman Esq. from Agnew's in 1940 and thence by direct descent. Known primarily for his work as a translator and publisher, Angus Davidson (1898-1980) was associated with the circle of artists, writers and intellectuals known as the Bloomsbury Group. Between 1924 and 1929 he worked as an assistant at the Hogarth Press with Leonard and Virginia Woolf. He translated the works of Alberto Moravia and Mario Praz, and wrote an innovative biography of Edward Lear that focused on his achievements as an artist. Davidson featured greatly in Duncan Grant's affections from 1922 and although the relationship faded, Davidson was to remain one of Grant's most loyal and lasting friends. Duke's are thankful to Richard Shone for his invaluable assistance in cataloguing this lot