This beautiful portrait depicts Lloyd, who is believed to have worked at Leamington Pavillion, the villa in Barbados that Oliver rented before purchasing Maddox. The University of Bristol Theatre Collection holds a folder of photographs of Lloyd (see OHM/3/5/140/19).
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Oil on canvas. Surface dirt to canvas. Minor framed abrasions to edges. Would perhaps benefit from a light clean. Not examined under UV light. Presents well and ready to hang.
Framed dimensions: 24 1/4 x 20 in.
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Lot 116Sale 19648
Portrait of Lloyd Oliver Hilary Sambourne Messel (1904-1978)Estimate: GBP 2,000 - 3,000
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