Roger Hilton

Waddington Galleries, London, where acquired by Mr Geoffrey Grigson
Sale, Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions, London, 27th June 2014, lot 38, where acquired by the present owner

Unexamined out of frame. The work has been executed on the back of a used envelope. The envelope is float mounted and secured to the mount. The envelope is slightly cockled. There is a tear along the left edge of the envelope, and a loss in the lower left corner, both in keeping with the nature of the artist's materials. There is some light studio detritus and matter, in particular to the edges and upper margin with some light handling marks, and glue staining in the lower left. Subject to the above the work is in good condition.***** The work is float mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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