Lot 25
  • 25

Vanessa Bell

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Vanessa Bell
  • books and a pot of flowers
  • signed and dated 1936
  • oil on canvas
  • 46 by 31cm.; 18 by 12½in.

Condition

The canvas is unlined. The canvas undulates slightly in the lower left corner. There is a tiny spot of paint loss along the top right edge. There are small areas of light craquelure in all four quadrants. Otherwise the paint surface is in good overall condition. There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light. Held in a red painted wooden frame with white painted decoration.
"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."