Condition Report

LOT #237

Fall Curated

Jean Paul Riopelle
AUTO CAS OC QMG RCA SCA
1923 - 2002
Canadian


Sans titre
pastel on paper
signed and inscribed PM and on verso dated 1968 on the gallery label and inscribed "No. 4" and "1968.041.P"
23 7/8 x 35 3/4 in 60.6 x 90.8 cm


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

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

Paper Support
 •  Discolouration from mat burn present At the edges of the work
 •  Minor Loss present In the lower right corner
 •  Minor Creases present Near the right edge
 •  Crease present In the lower left quadrant
 •  Very minor Wrinkling or waving of the paper present which is inherent to the materials and methods used by the artist
 •  Artist's pinholes present In the corners

Framing and Mounting
 •  This work is archivally hinged Along the upper edge on verso
 •  Archival tape from previous framing present At the edges of the work on verso
 •  This work is framed with regular glass
 •  This work is framed with a non-archival mat
 •  This work is framed with a non-archival backing

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition

Prepared by:  Alec Kerr
Report date:  Friday, Nov 25, 2022


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