Lot 240
  • 240

Dick Chappell

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • Dick Chappell
  • Under a Full Moon
  • signed, titled and dated 10 93 on the backboard 
  • oil on board
  • 15 by 35cm.; 6 by 13¾in.

Provenance

Kate Chertavian Fine Art, London, where acquired by David Bowie

Condition

Not examined out of the frame. The board appears sound. The board is unevenly cut. There are one or two flecks of possible loss to the oil at the bottom right corner. There is a small speck of studio detritus towards the top of the left vertical edge. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is float mounted and presented 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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