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FRANCIS DAVISON | Bright Yellow & White with Black & Brown
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Davison
- Bright Yellow & White with Black & Brown
- stamped three times with Artist's stamp, titled and inscribed on labels attached to the backboard
- collage
- 52 by 58cm.; 20½ by 22¾in.
- Executed circa 1975.
Provenance
The Artist's Family
Andrew D'Arcy Fine Art, Bradfield, Essex, where acquired by the present owner, 29th November 2008
Andrew D'Arcy Fine Art, Bradfield, Essex, where acquired by the present owner, 29th November 2008
Exhibited
Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, Francis Davison: Collages and Early Works, 24th November 2007 - 20th January 2008, illustrated, un-numbered exhibition.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame. The collage is not laid down but is adhered to the mount. All elements of the collage appear secure and stable. There are a number of Artist's pinholes throughout the work, and a number of creases and minor undulations throughout, all associated with the Artist's working methods. There are one or two instances of surface detritus. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in overall very good condition. The work is float mounted and held behind perspex in a simple 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."