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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- Falconer III
- signed and dated '57
- oil on board
- 100 by 44cm.; 39½ by 17¼in.
Provenance
The Artist's Estate, from whom acquired directly by David Bowie
Exhibited
Bruton, Bruton Gallery, Michael Ayrton: Recurring Themes and Images, 28th March - 2nd May 1981, cat. no.103, with tour to National Museum of Wales, Cardiff and Pelter Sands Gallery, Bristol.
Condition
The board is sound. There are small areas of frame abrasion around the extreme edges of the work, with associated small losses in places. There is a small area of loss towards the centre of the left vertical edge. There are is a light layer of surface dirt and further scattered small spots of staining to the work. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition, with fresh and thick passages of impasto.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of restoration or retouching.
The work is held in a painted wood frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding 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."