- 114
David Bomberg
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- David Bomberg
- St Paul's Catherdral
- charcoal
- 61 by 48cm.; 24 by 19in.
- Executed in 1944.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London
David Kessler, by whom bequeathed to the present owner in 1999
David Kessler, by whom bequeathed to the present owner in 1999
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Arts, David Bomberg, March 1967, cat. no.31.
Condition
The sheet is sound. It has not been laid down but is adhered to the mount in places along the edges. The sheet cockles slightly, notably along the edges.
There are a few isolated spots of staining and the sheet has discoloured slightly. Otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a gilt wood frame with a cream mount.
Please call the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about the present work.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The work is inscribed with a note of authentication by Lilian Bomberg on the backboard.