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William Scott, R.A.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- William Scott, R.A.
- gouache no.3
- signed and dated 52; also inscribed Jean Yves Mock, London on the reverse
- gouache
- 17.5 by 21.5cm.; 7 by 8½in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Jean Yves Mock, London
His sale, Sotheby's, London, 10 March 2005, lot 39
His sale, Sotheby's, London, 10 March 2005, lot 39
Exhibited
London, Hanover Gallery, William Scott: 20 Gouaches 1952, 1962, no.3, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue;
London, Tate Gallery, William Scott: Paintings, Drawings and Gouaches 1938-71, 1972, no.29a, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue.
London, Tate Gallery, William Scott: Paintings, Drawings and Gouaches 1938-71, 1972, no.29a, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue.
Condition
The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The edges of the sheet appear to be deckled. The slight undulation of the right edge appears to have created some tiny creases. There are artist's pinholes in the upper left and lower right corners.
The paint surface is in good overall condition.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held beneath glass and presented against a black backboard in a simple black wooden box frame.
"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
The present work is registered in the William Scott Archive as no.1680.
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.