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Gwen John
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gwen John
- Study for girl in pink, praying
stamped with signature
- pencil
- 16.5 by 12.5cm.; 6½ by 5in.
Provenance
Anthony D'Offay Gallery, London
Whence purchased by Olive Tait, June 1979 and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
London, Anthony D'Offay, Gwen John, July - August 1982, no.63
Condition
The work has been executed on light brown wove paper. There is a dark spot of staining to the top left hand corner as well as two further spots to the lower half of the composition. There is discolouration to the paper along the lower edge, to the figure's skirt and in a patch to the lower left hand edge. The work is framed in a green mount with a simple gilt frame. Behind glass and unexamined out of the 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
We are grateful to Cecily Langdale for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.