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Pencil and pastel on paper. Tabbed to the reverse mount window at each edge of the sheet. There is visible mount staining to the upper and right edges of the sheet. There is a vertical soft crease running from the upper right corner through the central figure, from the time of execution. One or two soft creases in places. The sheet is slightly cockled. There are some small spots of staining to the sheet in places. The graphite is strong throughout. Subject to the above it is our opinion that the work appears to be in overall good condition.
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Lot 40Sale 15666
All things are possible, even in nightmaresAUSTIN OSMAN SPARE (1886-1956)Estimate: GBP 2,000 - 3,000
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