Lot 236
  • 236

EDWARD BAWDEN, R.A. | Quarry at Pengwern II, Llanrwst

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Edward Bawden
  • Quarry at Pengwern II, Llanrwst
  • signed Edward Bawden (lower right)
  • pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper
  • 51 by 66cm., 20 by 26in.
  • Executed in 1977.

Provenance

Christie's, South Kensington, 7 March 1997, lot 214

Condition

The sheet is secured to the mount with two adhesive tabs in the upper corners. The sheet undulates slightly throughout in keeping with the Artist's materials and working methods. There is some very light staining to the sheet, predominantly in the upper third of the work in the upper left quadrant. There is some minor foxing in places, and some possible accretions to the surface of the work. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is window mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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