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DAVID BOMBERG | Bargee Family
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- David Bomberg
- Bargee Family
- pencil, charcoal, watercolour and gouache on paper
- 71 by 67.5cm.; 28 by 26½in.
- Executed in 1920.
Provenance
Fischer Fine Art, London, where acquired by the late owner
Condition
The sheet has been adhered to a backing board but does not appear fully laid down. The backing board is, in turn, affixed to a mount with adhesive tape to all four edges. There are pinholes to all four corners with associated pinhead marks to the sheet. There is a small isolated area with fine lines of cracking in the upper left quadrant, only visible upon close inspection. There are a small number of flecks of foxing, one or two faint scuffs and a few instances of detritus and matter. There is time staining to the sheet, most visible towards the extreme edges. There is some light dirt to the sheet. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition, with strong vivid colours. The work is window mounted and held behind glass in a 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."