20th Oct, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST
Rudolf Helmut Sauter (1895-1977) German
"The Watchmaker, Alexandra Palace"
Signed and dated 24/IV/19, sepia ink and wash, 26.5cm by 37cm
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Sold for £170
Estimated at £150 - £200
It is difficult to tell with the brown wash and intended effect but possible scattered foxing throughout, in particular surrounding the figures' head and a large spot right of centre above the tools. Light cockelling to paper. Four tiny blue spots of pigment under the glass to upper right hand corner. Not examined out of the frame.
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Auction: Modern & Contemporary Art, 20th Oct, 2018
Modern & Contemporary Art
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