Benjamin West, P.R.A.

Together with GEORGE RICHMOND, A Study of Trees, charcoal, pencil and
wash heightened with white on gray paper. 2 works.

West: Mrs. Claire Francis, London
Christopher Powney, London
Bernard Black Gallery, New York
Paul Magriel, New York, 1979
Richmond: John Coates Gallery, New York
Mrs. Ralph J. Hines, New York

WEST: Full sheet: 16 1/8 by 21 1/4 in. (41 BY 54 CM). The original sheet has been mounted onto a secondary sheet. Repaired losses to the lower corners and upper left corner. Stain to the lower right corner as well. Hard crease at upper right corner. Flattened creases and small repaired tears from handling at all extreme edges. Flattened hard crease down the center of the sheet. Minor irregularities to the paper, especially along the lower edge and upper left quadrant. In overall fair condition and ready to hang. RICHMOND: 8¼ by 15¼ in.; 21 by 38.8 cm. The sheet has been hinge din two places along the top edge. There is rippling to the sheet, especially along the right edges. Surface dirt, especially along the extreme edges. In overall good condition.
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