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Derek Boshier
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Derek Boshier
- Untitled No. 17
- signed and dated 1963.; also signed, dated 1963 and inscribed RAZOR BLADE + CIGARETTE PACKS on the reverse
- pencil, ballpoint pen and oil
- 27 by 18cm.; 10½ by 7in.
Provenance
Independent Gallery, London, where acquired by David Bowie
Condition
The sheet appears sound. The upper edge of the sheet is slightly deckled and there are two flattened creases to the left corner of the reverse, only part of which are visible in the current mount. The sheet is attached to the mount by tabs at all four corners, and there are old adhesive elements to the reverse at the edges. There are a few artist pinholes to the upper half of the work, some of which are only visible upon extremely close inspection. There is staining to the sheet. There are very minor scuffs to the centre of the extreme right and lower edges, not visible in the present mount. There is some studio detritus to the work including the speck to the grey element at the left, and the brown mark below the blue circle at the right. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
The work is presented in a simple black wooden frame and held under 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."