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David Bomberg
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- David Bomberg
- The Monastry of St. George Hodjava, Wadi Kelt
- signed
- watercolour and pencil
- 30 by 38.5cm.; 11¾ by 15¼in.
- Executed circa 1925-6.
Provenance
Lilian Bomberg
Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London, where purchased by Edgar Astaire Esq, 14th March 1974
The Fine Art Society, London, 1984
Sale, Christie's London, 23rd June 1994, lot 59, where acquired by David Bowie
Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London, where purchased by Edgar Astaire Esq, 14th March 1974
The Fine Art Society, London, 1984
Sale, Christie's London, 23rd June 1994, lot 59, where acquired by David Bowie
Exhibited
London, The Fine Art Society, March 1984;
London, Gillian Jason Gallery, David Bomberg: Works on Paper 1912-1956, 3rd February – 18th March 1988, cat. no.26.
London, Gillian Jason Gallery, David Bomberg: Works on Paper 1912-1956, 3rd February – 18th March 1988, cat. no.26.
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper the sheet is hinged to the mount with two tabs along the top edge and is not laid down. The edges of the sheet are deckled and there is evidence of previous mounting tabs to the reverse, otherwise the sheet is sound. There are some small specks of foxing to the sheet, most evident in the sky. Subject to the above, the work is in excellent overall condition.
The work is held within a window mount and presented in a simple painted wood frame behind glass.
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."