Lot 55
  • 55

Sir Peter Blake, R.A.

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir Peter Blake, R.A.
  • In Homage to Kurt Schwitters I
  • signed and titled
  • mixed medium collage
  • 43 by 34.5cm.; 17 by 13½in.
  • Executed in 2008.

Provenance

Waddington Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner, 2009

Condition

The sheet appears to be laid down at each of the four corners onto a window mount. The collaged elements appear to be securely attached. Some of the collaged elements appear to be torn, creased, faded and dirty although this appears to be consistent with the artist's working method. Overall the work appears to be in good condition. The work is floated in a window mount and held behind glass is a simple wooden moulding. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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