John Piper (British 1903-1992)

Shanklin, Isle of Wight

signed 'John Piper' (lower right), signed and titled (verso)
pencil, watercolour, bodycolour and black ink
38 x 51 cm, framed and glazed 65 x 78 cm

Executed circa 1954.

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Provenance:
With Curt Valentin Gallery, New York.
Anon, sale, Sotheby's London, 6 December 2000, lot 145.
Anon. sale, Christie's London, 21 November 2002, lot 127.
With Paisnel Gallery, London.
Deceased Estate, UK.

Condition Report

In good colour. Sheet appears to be fixed to mount in several places, verso. Cockling to sheet. There is a small 1cm vertical tear to upper edge, on right hand side. There is a 12cm diagonal soft crease to upper right corner. There is a 2.5cm diagonal crease (or repair) to upper left corner. A few scattered spots of foxing and dirt. Under glass and unexmained out of frame.