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William Scott, R.A.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- William Scott, R.A.
- Untitled (Poem for a jug)
- signed and dated 80; also signed, dated 1980 and inscribed on the stretcher: FOR HELGA AND LUDWIG
- oil on canvas
- 30.5 by 40.5cm.; 12 by 16in.
Provenance
Helga and Ludwig Orny, Munich
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. The canvas undulates slightly.
The work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals areas which fluoresce but this appears to be the canvas ground.
FRAME
Held in a simple wooden slip frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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 present work is registered with the William Scott Archive as no.2323.
Sarah Whitfield is currently preparing the catalogue raisonné of works in oil by William Scott. The William Scott Foundation would like to hear from owners of any work by the artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue or in future projected catalogues. Please write to Sarah Whitfield, c/o Sotheby's, Modern & Post- War British Art Department, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA.
Sarah Whitfield is currently preparing the catalogue raisonné of works in oil by William Scott. The William Scott Foundation would like to hear from owners of any work by the artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue or in future projected catalogues. Please write to Sarah Whitfield, c/o Sotheby's, Modern & Post- War British Art Department, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA.