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Oil on canvas England, 1950 Margaret Dovaston (1884-1955) - English painter Signed and dated lower left 'M. Dovaston 1950.' Dimensions: 51 x 68.5 cm Very good condition Margaret Dovaston is one of the most talented followers of 19th century's costume painting; her works are very sought-after collectible items and fetch up to €45,000 at international auctions The present painting is a charming work by Margaret Dovaston who was specialized in fine art painting. It depicts a group of four old men sitting in front of a land house in the garden and having a cup of tea. Dovaston often described her paintings as compositions that tell a story in which the spectator is invited to fill in the details. Accordingly, the present painting suggests a scenario that visually corresponds to the presented garden, the charismatic protagonists as well as to their appropriate mimics and gestures. The painting is signed lower right 'M. Dovaston 1950.'. There are light marks with tiny losses of paint, where the frame has rubbed. The overall condition of the painting is however very good considering the age. The frame is well preserved and measures 63 x 80.5. The size of the stretcher is 51 x 68.5 cm. Margaret Dovaston (1884-1955) Margaret Isabel Dovaston was born in Battersea, Middlesex, and studied painting at the Royal Academy School in South Kensington. Her works immediately received great attention, so that the young artist became a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1905. Dovaston regularly exhibited her paintings in different galleries in London, including The Royal Academy. During the First World War, Margaret Dovaston executed a number of war scenes that were even bought by the Queen's Royal Surrey Regimental Association. Besides, her main focus described old English interiors and invented history paintings. Although her compositions were completely developed from imagination, the artist used her extensive collections of 17th, 18th and 19th century costumes and antiques as a great source of inspiration. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.