*John Piper CH (1903-1992)

*John Piper CH (1903-1992) 'Scotney Castle, Kent', 1976 lithograph in colours, with Curwen Chilford blind stamp, from an edition of 120 sheet 56.5 x 77.3cm, unframed Provenance: Acquired by the present owner directly from the Curwen Studio. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.

Condition report: Two circular hole punches to the sheet 2cm from the edge of the image and half-way down on both sides, possibly from the time of execution as they are at the centre of a cross that is part of the lithograph. Marks to the sheet along all edges consistent with this being well-handled. Some transfer of ink from the plate to the margins. Some discolouration to the sheet on the right margin, with two small areas of foxing emerging in the lower-right corner and top third of the right margin. Some burring the paper on the right margin and just above the hole punch on the left edge. Please see extra images for more detail. The image itself is bright and bold, with no obvious condition issues.