Frank Auerbach

Marlborough Galleries, London, where acquired by the previous owner in the 1980s
Acquired by the present owner in 2008 

Not viewed out of the frame. The sheet appears sound. The sheet appears to be partially laid down onto a backing card. The left vertical edge is slightly uneven, thought to be inkeeping with the artist's material, with a tiny bit of loss to the paper at the upper left edge. There are two pinholes at the upper right edge and one at the upper left edge, with some associated impressions of the pin head, thought to be inkeeping with the artist's working method. There is a slight scuff to the paper in the upper right corner. There is some surface dirt apparent at the right and upper edges of the sheet. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is float mounted and housed in a simple wooden frame, held under glass. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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