Lucian Freud (1922-2011); Bella;
Lucian Freud (1922-2011)
Bella (Treves 40, Hartley 30), 1987
Etching on Rives BFK paper, initialed in pencil and annotated 'AP XIII/XV' (an artist's proof, aside from the edition of 50), co-published by James Kirkman, London and Brooke Alexander, New York, printed by Studio Prints, London, with full margins, framed.
plate 16 5/8 x 13 3/4in (42.2 x 34.9cm)
sheet 27 3/8 x 22 1/4in (69.5 x 56.5cm)
Footnotes:
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Condition
Overall, we consider this work to be in good condition, with scattered specks of foxing in the margins, spot of brown staining measuring approx 1/4in near the lower left sheet edge, with a repaired tear at the lower right extreme sheet edge measuring approx 1 7/8in, with deckle on all sides, minor light brown staining at the extreme upper and lower right sheet edge, floated with all edges showing, hinged to backmat at each sheet corner verso. Framed in wood with glass glazing. ProvenanceAcquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Lucian Freud (1922-2011)
Bella (Treves 40, Hartley 30), 1987
Etching on Rives BFK paper, initialed in pencil and annotated 'AP XIII/XV' (an artist's proof, aside from the edition of 50), co-published by James Kirkman, London and Brooke Alexander, New York, printed by Studio Prints, London, with full margins, framed.
plate 16 5/8 x 13 3/4in (42.2 x 34.9cm)
sheet 27 3/8 x 22 1/4in (69.5 x 56.5cm)
Footnotes:
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Condition
Overall, we consider this work to be in good condition, with scattered specks of foxing in the margins, spot of brown staining measuring approx 1/4in near the lower left sheet edge, with a repaired tear at the lower right extreme sheet edge measuring approx 1 7/8in, with deckle on all sides, minor light brown staining at the extreme upper and lower right sheet edge, floated with all edges showing, hinged to backmat at each sheet corner verso. Framed in wood with glass glazing. ProvenanceAcquired directly from the artist by the present owner
