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"Visible brushstrokes in a painting convey a sense of grand gesture. But, in my hands, the brushstroke becomes a depiction of a grand gesture. So the contradiction between what I'm portraying and how I am portraying it is sharp. The brushstroke became very important for my work" (R. Lichtenstein, A Review of My work since 1961, 1995).
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Condition report
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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.
In addition to the catalogue description, with full margins, in generally very good condition, a 11⁄4-in. crease in the upper left margin, very pale surface soiling in places in the upper margin, very minor nicks in places at the extreme sheet edges, hinge remains in places on the reverse sheet edges (with associated skinning), framed