Lot 28
  • 28

Frank Auerbach

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Frank Auerbach
  • Waiting for the Bus; At the Gallery; Family Portrait; Dinner Time
  • three inscribed: TO JYM; the fourth: FOR JYM
  • black pen and felt-tip pen (unframed)
  • each 11 by 16cm.; 4½ by 6¼in.

Provenance

Given by the Artist to JYM over a thirty year period and thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Each of the works are executed on an envelope. There are a few creases to one or two of the envelopes, with various handling marks. One of the envelopes is torn from the top to mid-way down the centre, and there are further tears and creases visible to the reverse of each envelope. Otherwise the works are in excellent original condition with strong, bright colours throughout. The works will be sold unframed. Please call the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about the present work.
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