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Edward Le Bas
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edward Le Bas
- early morning tea
signed; further signed, titled, inscribed and dated 53 Bedford Square/London WC., No.3.
- oil on board
- 60 by 71cm.; 22 by 28in.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 23 November 2001, lot 7, whence acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1954, no.172.
Condition
The board is in sound condition.
The paint surface is in good condition.
Examination under ultra-violet light reveals a small spot of retouching to the top right section of the sitter's head in the upper left quadrant.
Held in a gold painted frame, which has been flecked with black paint, and a white slip.
"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."