Lot 153
  • 153

Robyn Denny

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Robyn Denny
  • 1C5 (London Final)
  • signed and dated 1955; also signed, titled and dated 1955 on reverse
  • collage, pencil, ink and gouache on card
  • 16 by 27cm.; 6¼ by 10½in.

Provenance

The Artist
Jonathan Clark & Co, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2007

Exhibited

London, Jonathan Clark & Co in association with Laurent Delaye, Robyn Denny / Paintings / Collages / 1954-1968, 6th - 29th June 2007, cat. no.8, illustrated.

Condition

Unexamined out of the frame. The card appears stable and the collaged elements appear secure. The upper edge is unevenly cut, in keeping with the artist's technique. One element of collage towards the lower left appears to be slightly lifting. There is some discolouration to the adhesive in places. There is some light surface dirt and a few spots of studio detritus. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is float mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +(44) 0207 293 6424 if you have any further questions regarding the present lot.
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