Tristram Hillier RA (1905-1983) Study of The Alcazaba of Almería, signed and personally dedicated lower left, titled with annotations to lower right, pencil drawing, 25.5 x 35.5 cm, frame 44 x 53 cm

Notes: This drawing is possibly a study for Hillier's painting of Almería in the Nottingham Castle collection, showing the fortifcations of the Moorish Alcazaba in Almería, Southern Spain

Provenance: private collection South East England, the drawing was personally dedicated and gifted to the vendor's father whilst working at Arthur Tooth Gallery, London

Condition Report

The drawing is a work on paper, framed under glazing. The sheet appears in generally good condition; no obvious rips, tears or losses, there is some general ageing (yellowing) of the sheet but otherwise appears stable. There are pencil annotations in the margin which are currently covered by the mount. The mount has foxing and there are spores on the inside of the glass which need cleaning. There is some cockling to the sheet visible at the top but does not appear major. The frame has wear and tear

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