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Michael Andrews
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Michael Andrews
- Sketches relating to 'A Design: The Garden at Drummond from Higher Ground'
- each signed with initials, dedicated to Raymond from Mike, titled, inscribed and dated 76
- variously pen and ink, ballpoint pen, pencil, watercolour and gouache
- largest 20.5 by 29.5cm.; 8 by 11½in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner in the late 1970s
Exhibited
London, Hayward Gallery, Michael Andrews, 31st October 1980 - 11th January 1981, cat. no.101 (part), with Arts Council tour to Fruit Market Gallery, Edinburgh and Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester.
Condition
Unexamined out of frames.
The sheets appear laid down to a backing cards. The sheet of one of the smaller ones has been unevenly torn, with a resultant area of loss in the upper right corner. This is believed to be the artist's execution.
There are signs of light creasings and slight cockling to the sheets. There are signs of light surface dirt and studio detritus to the works, and the odd spot of light foxing visible upon very close inspection, but this excepting the works appear in very good overall condition.
Each housed behind glass in gilt wooden frames, float-mounted against an off-white card. Unexamined out of frames.
Please contact 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."
Catalogue Note
These four studies depict the Beatles in costume and were later used in the painting A Design: The Garden at Drummond from Higher Ground.