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Ceri Richards

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Ceri Richards
  • The Sculptor & His Object
  • stamped with studio stamp
  • pen and ink and wash
  • 28 by 37.5cm.; 11 by 14¾in.
  • Executed in 1936.

Provenance

Igino Cerastico, Milan
Andrew D'Arcy Fine Art, Bradfield, where acquired by the present owner, 28th May 2010

Condition

The sheet is not fully laid down, but is adhered to a backing support in at least all four corners, as well as via hinge strips at the top edge. There are deckled edges, not visible in the present mount, with some minor handling marks apparent, and minor signs of surface dirt and studio detritus. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition. Housed behind glass in a thin gilt wooden frame, set within a cream card mount. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
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