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Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, A.R.A.
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, A.R.A.
- Returning to the Trenches (B. 9)
- Etching
- sheet: 21.5 by 28.1cm.; 8 1/2 by 11in.; overall: 29.3 by 22.5cm.; 11 1/2 by 8 7/8 in.
Drypoint, 1916, a fine impression printing with rich burr and delicate plate tone, signed and dated in pencil, on F. J. Head & Co. laid paper with the watermark partially visible, loose (as issued) in P. G. Konody's Modern War Paintings by C. R. W. Nevinson, the justification signed by Grant Richards and numbered 58, from the edition of 75, with the offset lithograph printed in colours and signed in pencil, published by Grant Richards, London, 1917
Condition
The drypoint is in good condition, the sheet is very slightly toned and the extreme sheet edges have occasional minor creases and superficial imperfections only visible upon close inspection.
The book is in good condition, the end papers with scattered fox marks, and the sheets are slightly toned.
"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
‘Our Futurist technique is the only possible medium to express the crudeness, violence and brutality of the emotions seen and felt on the present battlefields of Europe.’ (C.R.W. Nevinson, Daily Express, 1915)