HOWARD HODGKIN | The Way We Live Now (Alternative Book Cover 1)

The sheet is adhered with adhesive tabs to the backing board at all four corners and at the centre of the extreme upper and lower edges. The left edge of the sheet has been cut, possibly in keeping with the Artist's working methods.The sheet is creased throughout, most likely in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is a very slight nick to the extreme left edge just above centre and a further very small speck of loss to the paint surface to the upper left of the collaged label. There are one or two instances of studio matter and detritus. Subject to the above the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is float mounted and held behind glass in a 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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