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Distressed sir leaves artistic storage area (5)

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I believe the answer is:

attic

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This could be a double definition.

'distressed sir' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'artistic storage area' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'leaves' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for attic that I've seen before include "of Greek region" , "Small room at the top" , "Dusty room" , "Ancient Greek; loft" , "where high-ups are found?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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