- 696
Peter Coker, R.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter Coker, R.A.
- Still Life with Fish
- signed Peter Coker (lower left)
- oil on board
- 120 by 79cm., 47 by 31in.
- Executed in 1957.
Provenance
The Maas Gallery, London, 13 June 2003
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
There is minor surface dirt and traces of light studio detritus to the work, with slight compression to one or two of the raised elements of thicker impasto, and some extremely fine lines of craquelure to the top edge, only visible upon closer inspection. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition, with strong fresh passages of impasto throughout.
Ultraviolet light reveals traces of florescence which appear in keeping with the nature of the materials and do not suggest retouching.
Housed in a white painted wooden frame behind Perspex.
"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."