Lot 15
  • 15

Steven Spurrier

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Steven Spurrier
  • Dazzle Ship on the Clyde
  • signed and dated 19.
  • charcoal, watercolour and wash
  • 20.5 by 26.5cm.; 8 by 10½in.

Provenance

Abbott and Holder, London, where acquired by the present owner, 13th September 2007

Condition

The sheet is fully laid down to a backing card, itself adhered to a backing card via hinge strips along the top edge. There is a single pin hole to the centre of the bottom edge. There is some old staining apparent to the sheet, including, but not limited to the extreme corners, especially the bottom left hand corner, with a few further spots appearing elsewhere. There are one or two minor scattered spots of foxing to the sheet. There are a few additional spots of surface matter and possible studio detritus apparent, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition, with strong, vivid colours throughout. Housed behind glass in a thin dark wooden frame, set within a cream card mount. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 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."