Lot 181
  • 181

Ray Richardson

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ray Richardson
  • You Handsome Devil!
  • signed twice, inscribed with title and dated 1992 on the overlap
  • oil on canvas
  • 72.5 by 96.5cm.; 68 by 38in.

Condition

Original canvas. There is a small area of very minor surface craquelure in the sky above the man's head otherwise in excellent original condition. Under ultraviolet light, there appear to be no signs of retouching. Held in a painted wood box frame.
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