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David Bomberg
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- David Bomberg
- Conclave (Consultants)
- signed and dated '21; also indistinctly signed and dated '22
- oil on canvas
- 77 by 59cm.; 30¼ by 23¼in.
Provenance
Lilian Bomberg
Mrs Juliet Lamont
Her sale, Sotheby's London, 13th May 1992, lot 27
Sale, Christie's London, 23rd June 1994, lot 52, where acquired by David Bowie
Mrs Juliet Lamont
Her sale, Sotheby's London, 13th May 1992, lot 27
Sale, Christie's London, 23rd June 1994, lot 52, where acquired by David Bowie
Exhibited
Birmingham, Ruskin Gallery, Bomberg, February 1920, cat. no.43;
London, The Arts Council Gallery, David Bomberg 1890-1957: An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings, Autumn 1958, cat. no.5;
Coventry, Herbert Read Gallery, David Bomberg, 1960, cat. no.20;
Reading, Museum and Art Gallery, David Bomberg and Lilian Holt, 1971, cat. no.36, illustrated pl.4;
London, Fischer Fine Art, A Tribute to Lilian Bomberg, March - April 1985, cat. no.42, illustrated p.15.
London, The Arts Council Gallery, David Bomberg 1890-1957: An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings, Autumn 1958, cat. no.5;
Coventry, Herbert Read Gallery, David Bomberg, 1960, cat. no.20;
Reading, Museum and Art Gallery, David Bomberg and Lilian Holt, 1971, cat. no.36, illustrated pl.4;
London, Fischer Fine Art, A Tribute to Lilian Bomberg, March - April 1985, cat. no.42, illustrated p.15.
Literature
William Lipke, David Bomberg: A Critical Study of his Life and Work, Evelyn, Adams & Mackay, London, 1967, p.52, illustrated pl.18.
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas appears sound. There are a few fine lines of scattered craquelure in places across the work. There is frame abrasion to the extreme edges, with a few resultant tiny losses. The surface is slightly dirty with a few flecks of staining, and might benefit from a light clean. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals some re-tuching to an area above the left figure, to the right figure's raised hand, and to a spot at the centre of the upper edge, with further scattered flecks and spots across the work.
The work is presented in a painted wooden 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."