Lot 396
  • 396

Edward Burra, 1905-1976

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edward Burra
  • female nude
  • signed and dated 1924 February
  • pencil, ink and wash 
  • 35x22.5cm.; 13¾x8¾in.

Condition

The sheet is generally sound. There is a diagonal crease to the upper left corner (approx. 6cm) and a further crease to the lower right corner (approx. 6.5cm). There is a small uneven tear to the figure's stomach (approx. 2cm). There are scattered specks of brown staining throughout and another drawing is visible verso through the front. Held under glass within a cream mount in a black painted frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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