Sir William Russell Flint (Scottish 1880-1969): 'A Study of Cecilia', pencil and pastel signed titled dedicated 'for Helen and Peter (Cushing) with love from Cecilia and Willie' and dated May 1956, 34.5cm x 23cm Provenance: purchased by the vendor from Stacy-Marks Ltd. September 2007. Cecilia Green a 21 year old ballet dancer of Russian-Jewish origins introduced herself to Flint in 1953 and became his model until 1966. Intelligent, quick witted and outspoken at times Cecilia became something of a social asset to Russell Flint, standing in for his invalid wife as hostess for the many parties at Peel Cottage where the company would include fellow artists, actors and poets. Among her own favourite guests were actor Peter Cushing and his wife Helen.
Sir William Russell Flint (Scottish 1880-1969): 'A Study of Cecilia', pencil and pastel signed titled dedicated 'for Helen and Peter (Cushing) with love from Cecilia and Willie' and dated May 1956, 34.5cm x 23cm Provenance: purchased by the vendor from Stacy-Marks Ltd. September 2007. Cecilia Green a 21 year old ballet dancer of Russian-Jewish origins introduced herself to Flint in 1953 and became his model until 1966. Intelligent, quick witted and outspoken at times Cecilia became something of a social asset to Russell Flint, standing in for his invalid wife as hostess for the many parties at Peel Cottage where the company would include fellow artists, actors and poets. Among her own favourite guests were actor Peter Cushing and his wife Helen.
Sir William Russell Flint (Scottish 1880-1969): 'A Study of Cecilia', pencil and pastel signed titled dedicated 'for Helen and Peter (Cushing) with love from Cecilia and Willie' and dated May 1956, 34.5cm x 23cm Provenance: purchased by the vendor from Stacy-Marks Ltd. September 2007. Cecilia Green a 21 year old ballet dancer of Russian-Jewish origins introduced herself to Flint in 1953 and became his model until 1966. Intelligent, quick witted and outspoken at times Cecilia became something of a social asset to Russell Flint, standing in for his invalid wife as hostess for the many parties at Peel Cottage where the company would include fellow artists, actors and poets. Among her own favourite guests were actor Peter Cushing and his wife Helen.
Sir William Russell Flint (Scottish 1880-1969): 'A Study of Cecilia', pencil and pastel signed titled dedicated 'for Helen and Peter (Cushing) with love from Cecilia and Willie' and dated May 1956, 34.5cm x 23cm Provenance: purchased by the vendor from Stacy-Marks Ltd. September 2007. Cecilia Green a 21 year old ballet dancer of Russian-Jewish origins introduced herself to Flint in 1953 and became his model until 1966. Intelligent, quick witted and outspoken at times Cecilia became something of a social asset to Russell Flint, standing in for his invalid wife as hostess for the many parties at Peel Cottage where the company would include fellow artists, actors and poets. Among her own favourite guests were actor Peter Cushing and his wife Helen.
Sir William Russell Flint (Scottish 1880-1969): 'A Study of Cecilia', pencil and pastel signed titled dedicated 'for Helen and Peter (Cushing) with love from Cecilia and Willie' and dated May 1956, 34.5cm x 23cm Provenance: purchased by the vendor from Stacy-Marks Ltd. September 2007. Cecilia Green a 21 year old ballet dancer of Russian-Jewish origins introduced herself to Flint in 1953 and became his model until 1966. Intelligent, quick witted and outspoken at times Cecilia became something of a social asset to Russell Flint, standing in for his invalid wife as hostess for the many parties at Peel Cottage where the company would include fellow artists, actors and poets. Among her own favourite guests were actor Peter Cushing and his wife Helen.
Sir William Russell Flint (Scottish 1880-1969): 'A Study of Cecilia', pencil and pastel signed titled dedicated 'for Helen and Peter (Cushing) with love from Cecilia and Willie' and dated May 1956, 34.5cm x 23cm Provenance: purchased by the vendor from Stacy-Marks Ltd. September 2007. Cecilia Green a 21 year old ballet dancer of Russian-Jewish origins introduced herself to Flint in 1953 and became his model until 1966. Intelligent, quick witted and outspoken at times Cecilia became something of a social asset to Russell Flint, standing in for his invalid wife as hostess for the many parties at Peel Cottage where the company would include fellow artists, actors and poets. Among her own favourite guests were actor Peter Cushing and his wife Helen.
Sir William Russell Flint (Scottish 1880-1969): 'A Study of Cecilia', pencil and pastel signed titled dedicated 'for Helen and Peter (Cushing) with love from Cecilia and Willie' and dated May 1956, 34.5cm x 23cm Provenance: purchased by the vendor from Stacy-Marks Ltd. September 2007. Cecilia Green a 21 year old ballet dancer of Russian-Jewish origins introduced herself to Flint in 1953 and became his model until 1966. Intelligent, quick witted and outspoken at times Cecilia became something of a social asset to Russell Flint, standing in for his invalid wife as hostess for the many parties at Peel Cottage where the company would include fellow artists, actors and poets. Among her own favourite guests were actor Peter Cushing and his wife Helen.
Sir William Russell Flint (Scottish 1880-1969): 'A Study of Cecilia', pencil and pastel signed titled dedicated 'for Helen and Peter (Cushing) with love from Cecilia and Willie' and dated May 1956, 34.5cm x 23cm Provenance: purchased by the vendor from Stacy-Marks Ltd. September 2007. Cecilia Green a 21 year old ballet dancer of Russian-Jewish origins introduced herself to Flint in 1953 and became his model until 1966. Intelligent, quick witted and outspoken at times Cecilia became something of a social asset to Russell Flint, standing in for his invalid wife as hostess for the many parties at Peel Cottage where the company would include fellow artists, actors and poets. Among her own favourite guests were actor Peter Cushing and his wife Helen.
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LOT NO 65

STOCK NO 51486

Sir William Russell Flint (Scottish 1880-1969): 'A Study of Cecilia', pencil and pastel signed titled dedicated 'for Helen and Peter (Cushing) with love from Cecilia and Willie' and dated May 1956, 34.5cm x 23cm

Provenance: purchased by the vendor from Stacy-Marks Ltd. September 2007. Cecilia Green a 21 year old ballet dancer of Russian-Jewish origins introduced herself to Flint in 1953 and became his model until 1966. Intelligent, quick witted and outspoken at times Cecilia became something of a social asset to Russell Flint, standing in for his invalid wife as hostess for the many parties at Peel Cottage where the company would include fellow artists, actors and poets. Among her own favourite guests were actor Peter Cushing and his wife Helen.

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