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HOWARD HODGKIN | Catalogue Cover for Gagosian, New York, 1998
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Howard Hodgkin
- Catalogue Cover for Gagosian, New York, 1998
- signed with initials and dated 1998
- gouache and acrylic on paper
- 25 by 106cm.; 9¾ by 41¾in.
Condition
The left and right edges of the sheet are deckled and the upper and lower edges have been evenly cut, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. The sheet undulates extremely slightly, in keeping with the Artist's material. There are one or two instances of very minor studio matter. Subject to the above, the work appears in excellent overall condition. 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."
Catalogue Note
‘There is nothing more direct than a six inch wide brush filled with very expensive gouache or watercolour, making a huge mark on an enormous piece of paper...’
(Howard Hodgkin, Printmaking Today, 1991)
In 1998, to mark his first solo exhibition with Gagosian Gallery, Hodgkin designed a special edition cover for the exhibition catalogue. The present work is one of two hand-painted by the Artist with a subsequent special edition of xx which were all hand coloured by Jack Shirreff.
(Howard Hodgkin, Printmaking Today, 1991)
In 1998, to mark his first solo exhibition with Gagosian Gallery, Hodgkin designed a special edition cover for the exhibition catalogue. The present work is one of two hand-painted by the Artist with a subsequent special edition of xx which were all hand coloured by Jack Shirreff.