Derek Boshier

Independent Gallery, London, where acquired by David Bowie

Unexamined out of the frame. The sheet appears to be mounted to the backing board at all four corners but is not laid down. There are minor light creases throughout, the most noticeable running diagonally across the upper left quadrant, and areas of uneveness, particularly to the three heavily drawn triangular figures. There are four tears to the left edge and a further tear to the right edge of the sheet. There are one or two spots of studio detritus. There is discolouration and a couple of small spots of staining to the sheet. The work is floated within a window mount and held within a simple wooden frame under glass. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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