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Alan Lowndes
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Alan Lowndes
- painter and critics
- signed and dated 1963; titled and inscribed Completed April 1963, St Ives on the reverse
- oil on board
- 90 by 116.5cm.; 35½ by 45¾in.
Exhibited
New York, Osborne Gallery, April 14th - May 3rd, 1964
Condition
There is paint seperation within the brown sections of paint work, and to upper edge of the right hand figure. There is a surface scratch to the left hand figure. There is a fleck of chipped paint to the left of the figures and to the central figure. The work is slightly dirty and would benefit from a professional clean. Held in a gilt wood and plaster frame with hessian slip.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no evidence of retouching.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."