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Provenance

Sale, Sotheby's London, 30th April 1986, lot 682 Sale, Sotheby's London, 3rd December 2003, lot 96, where acquired by the present owner Condition Original canvas. There are a few isolated and minor spots of staining and media marks across the canvas. There is a small surface abrasion in the upper left quadrant with some resulting tearing to the paper, another abrasion in the upper right quadrant and two small surface scratches near the edge of the lower right quadrant. There appears to be a small old tear along the lower edge in the lower left quadrant and another one along the right edge in the upper right corner. <br><br>Ultraviolet light reveals no apparent signs of retouching.<br><br>Held in a plain wood frame. <br><br>Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalog summary

Derrick Greaves Skull signed, titled and dated 1976 on the overlap oil and paper collage on canvas 90.5 by 105cm.; 35½ by 41¼in. Provenance Sale, Sotheby's London, 30th April 1986, lot 682 Sale, Sotheby's London, 3rd December 2003, lot 96, where acquired by the present owner Condition Original canvas. There are a few isolated and minor spots of staining and media marks across the canvas. There is a small surface abrasion in the upper left quadrant with some resulting tearing to the paper, another abrasion in the upper right quadrant and two small surface scratches near the edge of the lower right quadrant. There appears to be a small old tear along the lower edge in the lower left quadrant and another one along the right edge in the upper right corner. <br><br>Ultraviolet light reveals no apparent signs of retouching.<br><br>Held in a plain wood frame. <br><br>Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."