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John Hoyland, R.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- John Hoyland, R.A.
- 28.4.68
- signed, titled and inscribed on the stretcher bar
- acrylic on canvas
- 290 by 76.5cm.; 114 by 30in.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, London, September 1987
Stanley J. Seeger
His sale, Sotheby's London, 13th July 2007, lot 15, where acquired by the present owner
Stanley J. Seeger
His sale, Sotheby's London, 13th July 2007, lot 15, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Sydney, Farmers Blaxland Gallery, Colour & Structure: Recent British and Australian Paintings, 13th - 30th May 1970, cat. no.2, with British Council tour to Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide.
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas is very slightly loose, but otherwise sound. There is a very small push towards to the left edge at the centre of the work. There are some spots of surface dirt to the centre of the orange pigment, towards the left edge. There is a layer of light surface dirt to the work. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition, with strong areas of impasto.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of restoration or retouching.
The work is presented unframed.
"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 Hoyland Estate are currently preparing the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist’s work and would like to hear from owners of any work by the Artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue. Please write to The Hoyland Estate, c/o Sotheby’s Modern & Post-War British Art, London, W1A 2AA or email modbrit@sothebys.com