Condition Report

LOT #437

Pop Art Prints & International Graphics

Zao Wou-Ki
1921 - 2013
French


Untitled
etching on paper
signed, dated 1965 and inscribed "à retourner à" (with an arrow to the Edition Lacourière, Paris blindstamp) and on verso inscribed 133 VAG 707
21 1/2 x 16 1/4 in 54.6 x 41.3 cm


Overall Condition of Work
 •  Overall, this work is in good condition

Methods of Inspection
 •  This work was inspected out of the frame
 •  This work was inspected under magnification

Paper Support
 •  Extremely minor Creases present Along the lower edge in the margins
 •  Minor Creases present Along the left edge in the margins
 •  Discolouration present Overall on verso
 •  Very minor Discolouration present Overall
 •  Discolouration from mat burn present At the perimeter of the work in the margins
 •  Minor Discolouration present Along the upper edge in the margins
 •  Very minor Foxing present In the lower half of the work in the margins
 •  Minor Foxing present In small localized areas on verso

Framing and Mounting
 •  Very minor Glue residue from previous framing present Along the lower edge on verso
 •  This work is archivally hinged Along the upper edge on verso
 •  This work is framed with archival glass

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
A very small area of skinning of the paper is present at the lower edge on verso, which is not visible at the front.
Prepared by:  Deirdre Hofer
Report date:  Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023


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