28th Oct, 2021 9:30
Peter Beard (1938-2020) British, 'Diary' pages, collage/print/mixed media on paper, signed and dated Oct. 1st 1976, on two sheets 65 cm x 81.5 cm together, (later framed, with spacers to protect the relief elements of the collage). Peter Beard was commissioned to collaborate with the designers of the album covers for the Fleetwood Mac album Tusk, recorded in the late 1970s. Larry Vigon (a relation by marriage to the vendor) was the graphic designer managing the work for the band and record company. The signed presentation reads: 'To Jay, Larry and Margo, with all best wishes and 'Salaams' from Nairobi... from your basic stress-victim and friend, Peter (Beard)'.
As above. Written provenance from the vendor is available and will be provided to the winning bidder.
Sold for £5,800
Condition Report
Good, clean condition. Recently (sympathetically) re-framed, having been originally displayed in two separate perspex box frames.
Peter Beard (1938-2020) British, 'Diary' pages, collage/print/mixed media on paper, signed and dated Oct. 1st 1976, on two sheets 65 cm x 81.5 cm together, (later framed, with spacers to protect the relief elements of the collage). Peter Beard was commissioned to collaborate with the designers of the album covers for the Fleetwood Mac album Tusk, recorded in the late 1970s. Larry Vigon (a relation by marriage to the vendor) was the graphic designer managing the work for the band and record company. The signed presentation reads: 'To Jay, Larry and Margo, with all best wishes and 'Salaams' from Nairobi... from your basic stress-victim and friend, Peter (Beard)'.
ProvenanceAs above. Written provenance from the vendor is available and will be provided to the winning bidder.
