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William Scott, R.A.
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- William Scott, R.A.
- No.1- Apricot, Orange and Black
- signed
- watercolour and gouache on paper, unframed
- 27.5 by 37cm., 10 3/4 by 14 1/2in.
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Anderson-Mayer, 1964.
Condition
The sheet is not laid down. It has a slightly rough left edge and the upper edge has been cut somewhat unevenly, presumably by the artist himself. There is a tiny 2mm tear in the middle of the lower edge, a scattering of tiny pinholes at the upper corners and a small 3cm diameter hole in the lower left corner. There is a very slight undulation to the sheet centre left and in the middle of the right edge but it is in good original condition overall.
A tiny 3mm loss has occurred in the gouache of the orange form upper centre, but otherwise the surface appears to be entirely sound and stable throughout.
Presented floated within a grubby white mount, unframed, the work would certainly benefit from re-presentation.
Please note that the colours are slightly stronger in the original than they appears in the 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."
"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
Painted circa 1960, this work is registered in the William Scott Archive as no. 1238.
Sarah Whitfield is currently preparing the Catalogue Raisonne of works in oil by William Scott. The William Scott Foundation would like to hear from owners of any work by the artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue or in future projected catalogues. Please write to Sarah Whitfield c/o Sotheby's, 20th Century British Art Department, 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA.
Sarah Whitfield is currently preparing the Catalogue Raisonne of works in oil by William Scott. The William Scott Foundation would like to hear from owners of any work by the artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue or in future projected catalogues. Please write to Sarah Whitfield c/o Sotheby's, 20th Century British Art Department, 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA.