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Clifford and Rosemary Ellis
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Clifford and Rosemary Ellis
- Giant Panda
- signed with initials, titled, dated '39 and variously inscribed; also signed and inscribed with Artist's address
- gouache and pencil on paper
- 26 by 37cm.; 10¼ by 14½in.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to Kate Fryer
Acquired from the above by the previous owner in 1988
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 27th June 1990, lot 196, where acquired by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the previous owner in 1988
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 27th June 1990, lot 196, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is attached to the mount in two places with adhesive tape along the upper edge. There are two artist's pinholes in the upper left and upper right corners. There are light creases in the upper left, lower left and lower right corners. There are some very light handling marks in the lower right corner. There is some craquelure in the blue tone at the upper edge, by the panda's proper right ear; some further very light craquelure in the panda's head and on the nose and in the proper left flank in the white tones. There is also some minor flaking in the black tones in the proper left foot, and in the proper left foreleg. There is a very minor rub to the back right arm. Subject to the above the work is in overall good condition.
The work is window mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame.
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
The present work is the original artwork for a 1939 London Transport Poster.