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Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, A.R.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, A.R.A.
- Conflict
- signed and dated Humanity Series III
- drypoint, printed in sanguine on arches paper
- plate: 35 by 27.4cm.; 13 3/4 by 10 3/4 in.
- sheet: 49.4 by 37.4cm.; 19 1/2 by 14 3/4 in.
Drypoint and etching printed in sanguine, 1926-7, a superb impression of this rare print, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 'print.2.', titled 'Humanity Series III. Conflict', dedicated 'To Frank Rutter for his "Jubilee" portfolio.', one of only a few known impressions of this print, on Arches laid paper, framed
Provenance
Sale, Phillips London, 27th June 1994, lot 340, where acquired by David Bowie
Literature
Jonathan Black, C.R.W. Nevinson, The Complete Prints, Farnham, 2014, p.178, no.132, illustrated (another example).
Condition
With full margins, in good condition apart from one or two spots of pale foxing in the margins, very pale time and mount-staining, backboard-staining, framed.
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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."