REGINALD BRILL (1902-1974) Mr Turner restoring the Barn  inscribed and dated 'Mr Turner restoring the/barn, 1961' (lower right) ink and grey wash 12 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (31.7 x 47 cm.) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner's parents and by descent.  Mr Turner restoring The Barn was executed from Reginald Brill’s home in the 1960s, the Little Hall. Brill and his wife Rosalie moved to Lavenham to be wardens of a Tudor house, which was owned in the past by one of Brill’s early patrons Col T.G.Gayer-Anderson and his twin brother. They bequeathed the place to be a hostel for art students.Brill, who spent his life working with young artists, continued this during his retirement. The current drawing with its beautifully rendered details captures the process of restoration to Molet House, referred to by the locals as ‘The Barn’. Dating from 1480, the Barn has an extensive history with Catherine of Aragon and the Earl of Oxford as some of its most renowned historic visitors.The present owner of the work’s parents bought the place in 1960 and took its restoration to heart. Here one can see the Lavenham Primary School on the left and the home of Lady Malleson (wife of actor Miles Malleson) to the right. It is the first time that this piece is shown to the public. Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.