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Patrick Hughes
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Patrick Hughes
- Abstract Holiday
- signed on the reverse
- household paint on board
- 29 by 30cm.; 11½ by 12in.
Provenance
Portal Gallery, London
Sale, Phillips London, 5th March 1996, lot 87, where acquired by David Bowie
Sale, Phillips London, 5th March 1996, lot 87, where acquired by David Bowie
Condition
The board is sound. There are a few light scratches and scuffs to the work, with a couple of associated instances of minor loss. There are spots of surface dirt and studio matter and there is a light layer of surface dirt. The work would benefit from a light clean. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition.Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.The work is held within a simple black painted wood frame.Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions or would like 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 Artist for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.