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GILLIAN AYRES, R.A. | Untitled
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gillian Ayres
- Untitled
- oil on canvas
- 152.5 by 61cm.; 60 by 24in.
- Executed in 1967.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to the present owner in the 1960s
Exhibited
London, Kasmin (details untraced).
Condition
The canvas is original. There are flecks of loss to the extreme vertical edges. There is some very slight rubbing to the extreme corners and in places along the edges. There are one or two very light scuffs and scratches, including to the extreme lower left corner. There is some surface dirt and studio matter in places. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals some historic retouchings in all four extreme corners, in places along the vertical edges and a small number of scattered and sensitively executed retouchings elsewhere. The work is floated within a simple, painted wooden frame. 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."