Austin Osman Spare Portrait of a Semi-Clad Man

Property from the Collection of Seymour Stein
Austin Osman Spare
British
1888 - 1956
Portrait of a Semi-Clad Man

initialed AOS (lower left)
pastel on paper
sheet: 17 1/4 by 14 3/8 in.; 43.8 by 36.5 cm
framed: 24 1/2 by 19 1/8 in.; 62.2 by 48.5 cm

Condition Report:
The sheet, hinged at the upper edge, is in good condition but buckling throughout and soiled. The applied media remains fresh. Water stains along the lower edge and approximately 2 inches in length to the right of the figure's calf. Several pin holes along the upper edge. Slight discoloration at edges beneath mat.
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