Graham Sutherland, O.M.

signed lower right Sutherland, titled on the reverse
black crayon, ink and gouache
40 by 50cm.

Executed in 1973

James Kirkman, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 22nd October 1986, lot 132, where acquired by the present owner

London, Alex. Reid and Lefevre Ltd, Paintings and Watercolours by Graham Sutherland, 1975, cat. no.22, illustrated p.46.

The sheet is affixed to the mount with tape at each side on the reverse of the sheet. The edges of the sheet are deckled. The sheet undulates slightly in places, but otherwise appears sound. At the lower left of the central rock form there is a very small speck of the upper surface of the sheet which is slightly torn, thought to be inkeeping with the artist's technique. There may be one or two very small specks of surface dirt. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition, with strong and vivid colours throughout. The work is window mounted and housed in a gilt 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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