The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The sheet is fully laid down on backing paper, which in turn has been laid down on card, which has bowed slightly.
There are two pinholes to the lower left corner.
The edges of the sheet are slightly irregular and there are a few minor nicks to the extreme edges.
There is some minor creasing to the sheet overall and the sheet has cockled slightly.
There are a few surface scratches overall, two with pigment loss.
There is some localised craquelure, mostely to the gum arabic, with some minor associated paint loss.
There are some scattered spots of foxing overall.
The sheet has discoloured and the pigments have faded.
There is some surface dirt overall.
For further information on this lot please contact Aleksandra Babenko on +44 (0) 20 7389 2489 or at ababenko@christies.com.
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