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Ian McKeever
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Ian Mckeever
- Hour Painting No 18
- signed, titled and dated 1994 on the stretcher bar
- oil and acrylic on canvas
- 101 by 74cm.; 39¾ by 29in.
Provenance
Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London, where acquired by David Bowie
Condition
Original canvas, the canvas is sound. There are fine lines of craquelure to the white paint throughout, with an area of associated flaking loss to the centre of the upper horizontal edge. There are traces of studio matter throughout, most likely in keeping with the artist's materials. Subject to the above the work is in good overall condition.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is unframed.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions or would like any further information.
"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
We are grateful to the McKeever studio for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.