ROBERT ADAMS | Untitled Sketches for Figurative Sculptures

pen and ink on paperExecuted in 1948.

The sheet is affixed to the mount with one tab at each of the upper corners. The sheet appears sound. There are some soft creases to the sheet, predominantly at the upper horizontal edge and at the lower two corners, and there is some slight discolouration around the edges of the sheet. There are one or two extremely tiny spots of foxing. Subject to the above, the work is in good overall condition, with bright and fresh pigments throughout. The work is float mounted and presented in a simple wooden frame, held 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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