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HENRI GAUDIER-BRZESKA | Eagle Stretching its Wings
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
- Eagle Stretching its Wings
- charcoal, watercolour and wash on paper
- 38.5 by 56cm.; 15ΒΌ by 22in.
Provenance
The Folio Society, Collectors' Corner, London, where acquired by the present owner in 1964
Exhibited
London, The Folio Society - Collectors' Corner, Gaudier-Brzeska 1891-1915, 17th April - 22nd May 1964, cat. no.13.
Condition
The sheet is secured to the mount with adhesive tabs in the upper corners. The lower edge of the sheet has been unevenly torn, not visible in the present mount. There are a number of minor nicks and tears to the edges of the sheet, including a small loss to the extreme upper right corner. There are Artist's pinholes in the upper corners. There is some time staining to the sheet in line with the present mount. There is surface dirt and studio matter throughout. There are some handling marks. This excepting, the work appears in good overall condition. The sheet is window 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."