Lot 9
  • 9

WILLIE BESTER | Care for the children

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Willie Bester
  • Care for the children
  • signed and dated 95 (lower right)
  • mixed media on board
  • 127.2 by 187 by 7cm., 50 by 73¾ by 2¾in.

Provenance

Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg, 1995
Arts & Antiques Group, Amsterdam, The Peter Stuyvesant Collection, 2 July 2012, lot 100 
Purchased at above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Johannesburg, I Biennale, 28 February-30 April 1995 
Amsterdam, BAT Offices (and travelling), Growth in the Peter Stuyvesant Collection, 1997, cat. no. 9, illustrated in the catalogue 

Condition

There are areas where certain attached objects are looser than others, but still appear to be stable. There is minor fraying throughout the work to the burlap and rope, which is consistent with the nature of the material. There are minor cracks throughout the wooden portion of the work; however these appear to be contemporary with the creation of the work. There are a small number of areas where adhered images have lifted slightly from the burlap; this is most noticeable in the lower left hand quadrant. Overall, the work appears to be in very good original condition.
"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.
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