Lot 182

Mounted. Affixed to mount with clear tape, not framers tape.
Several creased to the work, most notable lower right and upper right corners. Some pigment has been lost. Abbrasions to the edges of the paper and corners.
Blue ink mark lower left edge, and upper right above sailor's hat. White paint mark upper right edge.
Various studio marks verso.


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Private collection, Melbourne

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