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Bernard Dunstan, b. 1920
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Dunstan
- the cheval glass, plymouth
- titled and dated 2.72 on the reverse
- oil on canvas on board
- 38.5 by 25.5cm.; 15 by 9¾in.
Provenance
Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd, London
The Estate of John Hayes 1929-2005
Condition
There is a deep horizontal scratch, approximately 4cm. in length towards the upper right side of the piece. There is a very small scuff on the lower left section of the board. There is a thin layer of dirt on the surface of the work that could be removed with a light clean. Held in a gilt plaster 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
John Hayes was Director of the National Portrait Gallery from 1974-1994.