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Gillian Ayres
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Gillian Ayres
- merry month of may
- signed and dated 86 on the reverse
- oil on canvas, circular
- diameter: 61cm.; 24in.
Provenance
Knoedler Gallery, London
Condition
The canvas is unlined.
The paint surface appears to be in lovely fresh original condition retaining beautiful impasto throughout with virtually all of the tips remaining intact. There are characteristic hairline cracks in two localised areas at the extreme right and left hand sides of the canvas (max. 5in. in length, visible in the catalogue photograph) but these do not have attendant losses or appear to be unstable in any way.
Inspection under UV light does not reveal any later retouchings.
Presented unframed and ready for the wall.
"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."