20th Oct, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Modern & Contemporary Art

 
Lot 5
 

5

Clare Leighton (1901-1989) English / American ''Cutting'' Woodblock print, together with five...

Clare Leighton (1901-1989) English / American
"Cutting"
Woodblock print, together with five further woodblock prints from the same series including "Limbing", "Loading", "Resting" and "Breaking Camp", 23cm by 33cm and various other sizes (unframed) (6)

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Sold for £800
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

All to a greater or lesser degree in good condition overall with some time staining and foxing to mounts. ''Breaking Camp'' Time staining to paper and medium to large sized foxing throughout.''Cutting'', large stain to upper margin encroaching on top edge of print and handling crease to right of left hand figures head.

 


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Auction: Modern & Contemporary Art, 20th Oct, 2018

Modern & Contemporary Art

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