Private Collection, France

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along the upper edge. The collage elements are secure and there are two pin holes to the centre of the elements, probably inherent to the artist's process. The sheet is slightly undulating in places, most probably due to the application of the medium. There is some pale staining running along the upper extreme edge, and probably relating to the glue remnants to the reverse of the sheet. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition. Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the colours are lighter and more vivid in the original.
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