Lot 151
  • 151

William Scott, R.A.

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • William Scott, R.A.
  • Abstract Still Life
  • signed
  • charcoal
  • 52 by 64.5cm.; 20½ by 25½in.

Provenance

Jean-Yves Mock, London
His sale, Sotheby's, 10 March 2005, lot 52

Condition

The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet has been float-mounted against a backboard. There are a number of artist's pinholes in the upper left and right corners and there is a tiny tear, approximately 5mm in length, in the upper left corner. The right and upper edges of the sheet are deckled. The lower edge undulates very slightly. The surface of the sheet is in good overall condition. Held under glass in a simple wooden frame.
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Catalogue Note

Executed in 1963, the present work is registered in the William Scott Archive as no.1870.
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.