LUCIAN FREUD | Figure Studies

Gifted by the Artist to Cedric Morris, by whom gifted to Maggi Hambling 
Sale, Ewbank Auctioneers Woking, 26th February 2014, lot 278, where acquired by the present owner

The sheet is secured to the mount with plastic corner pockets in each of the corners. There is one restored tear in the centre of the upper edge with a couple of very small repaired tears to the extreme left edge. There are a number of small nicks, some repaired, to the edges of the sheet, in particular to the left and lower vertical edge, and a small loss to the extreme upper right edge. There are two match-head sized holes towards the centre of the upper edge. There is some staining along the upper right edge. There are two diagonal creases in the lower left corner with some further handling creases to the sheet. There is some time staining to the sheet at all four edges. There is evidence of possible flecks of foxing. There is some studio matter in places. This excepting the work appears to be in good overall 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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