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Lot Essay
Jan Schoonhoven used a simple but effective numbering system: T stands for tekening (drawing); the first number is the year that it was made and the second number indicates the sequence within the year. For his reliefs, he employed the same system with the R.
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Condition report
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The work is offered without a frame. The sheet is hinged with paper tape in places along the reverse edges to the underlying mount. The sheet has unevenly yellowed. There are some pinpoint spots of foxing visible. There are handling marks, nicks and some staining in places to the margin, most notably in the upper centre. The upper corners are softly folded. There is a tear of circa 1cm. in the upper right corner.