Lot 222
  • 222

Sir Terry Frost, R.A.

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir Terry Frost, R.A.
  • Circle Platres
  • signed, dated Nov 72, titled and inscribed on the reverse
  • 239 by 38cm.; 94 by 15in. and 239 by 172cm.; 94 by 67¾in. and 239 by 38cm.; 94 by 15in.

Provenance

The Estate of the Artist

Exhibited

London, Waddington Gallery, Terry Frost Recent Paintings, 29th October - 23rd November 1974, un-numbered exhibition.

Condition

Central canvas Unframed. Acrylic on the original canvas. On close examination there is evidence of a push from the stretcher bars. There are also several surface scuffs across the work with surface dirt, matter and handling marks, predominately towards the edges of the piece. With the exception of the above the work appears to be in good condition. Black canvas Unframed. Acrylic on the original canvas. The collaged elements appear to be secure. There is some abrasion to the extreme edges of the work, particularly at the upper and lower right hand corners. On close examination it is possible to see some surface dirt across the work. Brown Canvas Unframed. Acrylic on the original canvas. The collaged elements appear to be secure. There is some abrasion to the extreme edges of the work, particularly at the upper and lower right hand corners with associated losses. There are some fine lines of paint cracking in areas of the canvas. On close examination it is possible to see some surface dirt across the work. Please contact the department for an ultraviolet light report. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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