Lot 102
  • 102

DAVID BOMBERG | Horses

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • David Bomberg
  • Horses
  • watercolour on paper
  • 50.5 by 55.5cm.; 20 by 21¾in.
  • Executed in 1922.

Provenance

Lilian Bomberg and thence by descent to the present owner 

Condition

The sheet is secured to the mount with two adhesive tabs in the upper corners. The sheet undulates very slightly in places, in keeping with the medium and Artist's working methods. There is an old loss to the lower right corner, which has been crudely restored, largely not visible in the present mount. There are a number of small nicks to the upper edge, and one or two small ones elsewhere, including to the extreme upper right corner. There is some water staining to the sheet in the lower two corners. The sheet is slightly faded. This excepting, the work is in good overall condition. The sheet is window mounted and held behind glass 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."