- 153
William Scott, R.A.
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- William Scott, R.A.
- untitled
- signed
- gouache
- 37.5 by 51cm.; 14¾ by 20in.
Provenance
Jean-Yves Mock, London
His sale, Sotheby's, 10 March 2005, lot 46
His sale, Sotheby's, 10 March 2005, lot 46
Condition
The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet undulates slightly across the surface. The bottom edge of the sheet is uneven. There are artist's pinholes in all four corners.
The paint surface is in good overall condition.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held under glass in a simple black wooden 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
Painted in 1952, the present work is registered in the William Scott Archive as no.1867.
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.
'one of the rare occasions when a medium other than oil paint proper has played a decisive role in his artistic development' (A. Bowness, William Scott: Paintings, Lund H London 1964, p.9)