26th May, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Modern & Contemporary Art

 
Lot 2011
 

2011

After Geoffrey W. Birks YWS (1929-1993) 'Three of the Best' Signed inscribed and numbered...

After Geoffrey W. Birks YWS (1929-1993)
'Three of the Best'
Signed inscribed and numbered 374/375, artist's proof, bearing the artist's blindstamp, coloured reproduction, together with six further artist's proof colour reproductions entitled 'In Trouble with the Law' numbered 228/375, 'School Doctor Next!', 'School Dentist' numbered 231/375,
'Fish and Chips 30 Times' numbered 374/375, 'Time Gentlemen Please' and a further coloured reproduction entitled 'Rug Tabing' numbered 375/375, each 30.5cm by 21.5cm, unframed (7)

Sold for £110
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Some discolouration/yellowing to the paper with slight fading although the colours are still strong. There is slight surface dirt. There are one or two surface dirt marks on ''Rug Tabing'', ''In Trouble with the Law'' and ''School Doctor Next''. The corners are slightly buckled, with very minor tear to the lower edge approximately 1-2mm. Overall the condition s reasonable/good

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Auction: Modern & Contemporary Art, 26th May, 2017

Modern & Contemporary Art

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