Lot 845 , § John Piper (1903-1992) Brighton Street 11.75 x 15.75in.

John Piper (1903-1992)
pen, ink and watercolour
Brighton Street signed and dated 18.V.39, preparatory sketch for the etching Brighton Street (unpublished Levinson 11)
11.75 x 15.75in.
Estimate £1,500-2,000

Overall fair to good condition, looks a little flat so may be laid down, colours remain strong, one or two small dirt specks showing that look to be insect dirt rather than foxing, signed lower right, titled and dated lower left, housed in a modern glazed gilt frame.
Label on the back inscribed by the vendor with details of the work, this is sealed into a fairly modern gilt frame and we are loathed to disturb it.


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