Prunella Clough

the first: New Art Centre, London, whence purchased by Mr and Mrs Milnes-Smith, 3 September 1982;
the second: England & Co., London, whence purchased by Mr and Mrs Milnes-Smith, 15 August 1994

Man by a Wall: The sheet has not been laid down but has been attached to the cream mount in all four corners. The sheet undulates slightly. There are some light handling marks around the edges but otherwise the sheet is in good condition. Held under glass and presented in a cream mount in a simple wooden frame. Standing Figure: The sheet has not been laid down but is loosely attached to the mount. The sheet undulates slightly and all four edges are slightly stained. The top two corners of the sheet appear to have been protected from light, and they now are lighter in colour than the rest of the surface. There is a small crease in the lower right quadrant and another in the middle of the left edge. There is a small abrasion in the upper right corner. There are some tiny black specks visible on the right side of the sheet but these may be consistent with the media. Presented in a cream mount and held in a white wooden frame.
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