Lot 420: JUSTIN MORTIMER | Untitled, OCD Suite

oil on board

28.5 by 21.5cm.; 11¼ by 8½in.

oil on board

Each: Oil on board. The board appears sound. There appears to be a small knock to the panel at the lower right edge. There are several scuffs and scratches across the work, most apparent towards the edges, which reveal the white ground, possibly inkeeping with the artist's working method. There appears to be several very light scratches across the surface of the work, possibly inkeeping with the artist's working method. There is some very light surface dirt and studio detritus across the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. Not viewed unframed. Each is framed and glazed, float-mounted and housed in a large painted wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Acquired directly from the Artist by The Ivy Restaurant, 2009