Lot 8
  • 8

GERARD SEKOTO | Rue des Grands Augustins, Paris

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gerard Sekoto
  • Rue des Grands Augustins, Paris 
  • signed and dated 1967 (lower right) 
  • oil on canvas
  • 27 by 19cm., 10¾ by 7½in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is unlined and slightly undulating due to the thick pictorial layer of painting. A few hairlines craquelures are visible predominantly to the upper part of the composition. There is some light frame rubbing along the extreme edges and a small paint loss to the upper left corner (not visible when framed). A few fly spots are visible in places. This work is in good condition and could benefit from a light clean.
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