Lot 41: MICHAEL ANDREWS | Untitled Drawing (Torso) 

pencil

48.5 by 35.5cm.; 19 by 14in.

pencil

The work has been taped onto a supporting board with two tabs at the upper corners and a further tab at the lower edge, and as a result there is a slight undulation to the sheet. There are several noticeable creases, predominantly towards the lower horizontal edge, with a further diagonal crease at the left vertical edge. There is some surface dirt, predominantly towards the edges of the sheet, and light scattered foxing throughout. There is staining at the four corners of the sheet, not visible when viewed in the mount. The graphite appears to be strong, and subject to the above the work appears to be in good condition. The work is presented in a window mount, in a simple, square-profile, painted white frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Gifted by the Artist to Terry Danziger-Miles, 1994
Timothy Taylor Gallery, London, where purchased by the present owner, 2004