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In addition to the catalogue description: - the full sheets. - the colours very bright and unattenuated.
The painting - stamped POSTCARD / MESSAGE - ADDRESS; & MARK (?)APOLLO in a Double Circle verso. L65 - a soft horizontal crease in the lower subject. - some cockling due to the sheet having been rolled. L66 - a crease at the upper right corner of the right panel. - a small dent to the lower left corner of the support (not touching the print). L71 - pale time-staining along the lower right sheet edge. - a crease at the upper left sheet tip. Perspex Box - the perspex box with a chip to one corner. - the joints loose in places, making the box fragile. - remains of old tape adhesive to the upper panel and to the rear vertical panel. Otherwise as described and generally in good condition.
With the original cardboard packing box.
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Lot 75Sale 18571
Pasadena BoxSAM FRANCIS (1923-1994)Estimate: GBP 10,000 - 15,000
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