LOT DETAILS

Materials:

ink, crayon, watercolour and wash on paper

Size Notes:

18.5 by 28cm.; 7¼ by 11in.

Edition:

The work is window mounted and presented in a painted wooden frame under glass.

Markings:

indistinctly signed; also signed, titled, dated 1963. and numbered f.11 on the reverse

Condition:

The edges of the paper appear to be cut. The work is attached to the mount with an adhesive tab to the centre of the upper edge, and with possible adhesive to the corners and centre of the left, right and lower edges but is not fully laid down. The sheet undulates slightly. There are a few flecks of flaking to the upper layer of the white central element. There are very fine lines of craquelure to the upper right blue section, only visible under close inspection. There is a faint accretion to the centre of the left edge. There is a very small area of extremely minor reticulation to the green pigment to the centre of the right edge. There is a faint scuff towards the lower left corner. There may be some faint staining to the extreme edges from a previous frame. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is window mounted and presented in a painted wooden frame under glass. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."