Bryan Ingham

Gifted by the Artist to the present owner

There is some very minor lifting to the right edge of the black square collaged paper in the upper right corner of the composition. With the exception of this the collaged elements appear to be securely attached to the supporting board. The edges of the board are slightly uneven and there are some small scuffs and losses at the extreme edges. There are also some tears, areas of rubbing and small losses in the collaged elements, most of which appear to be consistent with the artist's working method. Surface dirt and studio detritus is apparent on close inspection in areas across the work. With the exception of the above the work appears to be in good condition. Ultraviolet light reveals an uneven varnish layer but no obvious signs of florescence or retouching. The work float mounted in a square profile wooden frame. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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