Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A.

Gifted by the Artist to the present owner in 1995

The sheet is not laid down. The sheet is sound, with a small tear towards the centre of the lower edge and a small fold to the extreme left edge. There is an extremely faint crease in the lower left corner. There is a small spot of glue adhered to the extreme lower horizontal edge. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition. The work is held in a simple wood frame under glass. The second work: The sheet is not laid down. There is a deckled left edge and there are slight creases and handling marks to the sheet. All collaged elements appear secure, however there are slight traces of glue staining and discolouration, as well as traces of surface dirt and studio detritus, including a footprint to the upper left edge. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is held in a simple wood 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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 Together with another printed collage design for the same project.