William Roberts, R.A.

Leicester Galleries, London, where acquired by Dr B. Solomons, and thence by descent to the present owner

London, Leicester Galleries, New Year Exhibition of Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture by 19th and 20th Century Artists, 5th January - 6th February 1971, cat. no.34 (as Three Singers).

The sheet is taped into an acidic window mount. There is evidence of some old adhesive tape on the extreme edges of the reverse of the sheet. When viewed out of the mount it is possible to see some staining to the edges of the sheet which is probably the result of the acidic housing. The pigments are strong and fresh and subject to the above the work appears to be in good condition. The work is presented in a an acidic window mount and small gilt frame. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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We are grateful to David Cleall and Bob Davenport for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.