Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner in 1974

London, Marlborough Fine Art, Frank Auerbach Recent Work, 18th April - 15th May 1974, cat. no.34J.

The sheet is sound. It has not been laid down but adhered to the mount by a strip of adhesive tape along the centre of each edge. The surface is slightly cockled. There are three artist's pinholes along the upper edge, two of which are visible in the mount. The paper has discoloured slightly, most notable about the edges, otherwise the work appears in good original condition. Held under glass in a cream mount in simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about the present work.
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