ALASTAIR MORTON | Untitled

Doric Arts, King's Lynn
Abbott and Holder, London, where acquired by the present owner, 18th March 2003

The sheet is secured to the mount with two adhesive tabs in the upper corners. The upper edge is deckled consistent with the Artist's working methods. There are Artist's pinholes in the upper corners with small associated rust stains. There is some staining to the paper, in line with the present mount. There are some very minor flecks of foxing, not visible in the present mount. There is a small historic tear towards the lower left corner, and a very faint crease in the lower right corner, neither of which are visible in the present mount. There is a further tiny scuff towards the lower left corner. There is some very light rubbing to the pencil at the upper corner of the triangle and the circular form. There are one or two very small flecks of studio detritus. Subject to the above the work appears to be in overall good condition. The sheet is window mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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