MARY FEDDEN, R.A. | TWO CATS AND A BASKET OF FRUIT

MARY FEDDEN, R.A.
1915-2012
TWO CATS AND A BASKET OF FRUIT

signed and dated 1985
watercolour and pencil on paper
77.5 by 55.5cm.; 30½ by 21¾in.

Condition Report:
The sheet appears to be laid down on to card. The edges of the sheet are uneven and have been cut at intervals, this is largely not visible in the present mount. There are a number of creases to the sheet, at the right, upper and left edges, most probably as a result of the laying down process. There is some mount staining to the sheet. There are a few possible tiny flecks of foxing. There is some evidence of studio matter to the sheet. This excepting the work appears to be in good overall condition.

The sheet is window mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame.

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Provenance:
Sale, Bonhams Bath, 21st June 2004, lot 421

Sale, Sotheby's Olympia, 16th February 2005, lot 179, where acquired by the present owner