William Turnbull

Gifted by the Artist to the family of the present owner, and thence by descent

Work on paper: The sheet appears sound. There are one or two tiny spots of foxing to the sheet, and there are some very faint traces of surface dirt and minor handling marks. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. Unframed.*** Drypoint I; and Drypoint IX Two drypoints, 1971-2, each signed in pencil, dated, inscribed 'Artist's proof' (artist's proof aside from the editions of 30), on wove paper (unframed) Each sheet: 610 by 473mm 24 by 18 5/8 in Condition: Each with full margins, in good condition, apart from 'Drypoint IX' with two inconspicuous handling creases, both unframed. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Together with two drypoints by the same hand.