Lot 105: RICHARD ALLEN | White Painting XXX

oil on canvas

77 by 152.5cm.; 30¼ by 60in.

oil on canvas

Original canvas. There are two vertical lines of paint cracking to the right and left of the central blue line and further scattered areas of paint cracking throughout. There is some light surface dirt and rubbing at the extreme edges. With the exception of the above the work appears to be in good condition. Ultraviolet light reveals several areas of florescence including two large areas that seem to correspond with the afore mention vertical lines of paint cracking, another area at the upper left of the composition and further light areas scattered across the composition. These appear to indicate sensitively executed areas of retouching. The work is unframed. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Offer Waterman & Co, London, where acquired by the present owner