Lot 96
  • 96

Ceri Richards, 1903-1971

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Ceri Richards
  • study of a girl
  • signed and dated '30
  • pen and ink and wash
  • 72x52.5cm.; 28¼x20¾in.

Provenance

The Zwemmer Gallery, London

Condition

The sheet is sound although it has slipped slightly within the frame. There are several light red smudge marks to the figure's left shoulder and elbow which are only visible upon close inspection. There are two tiny indentations to the centre of the upper right quadrant and to the top of the right edge. There is some light surface dirt visible to the lower edge. Held under glass in a wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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