Lady Llewelyn-Davies, London (acquired from the artist and sold: Sotheby Parke Bernet, London, March 8, 1978, lot 147)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

London, The Tate Gallery, Ben Nicholson, 1969, no. 62, illustrated in the catalogue 

Herbert Read, Ben Nicholson, Paintings, Reliefs, Drawings, vol. I, London, 1995, no. 130, illustration of Version 1 and the present work cited

The board is sound. There are two nailhead-sized paint losses to the sides of the top two corners of the uppermost rectangle of the relief, and a 1.5cm paint loss running around the lower right corner of the same panel. Apart from some thin, feint and barely visible lines of craquelure to the paint surface of the relief, this work is in very good condition. There are several scuff marks and areas of paint loss to all four edges of the frame, partly visible in the catalogue, as well as some light surface dirt. Colors: The relief and artist's mount are much less yellow in the original, and the frame is a greener shade of grey.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The present work is the project for White Relief - Version 1, which is in the collection of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.