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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- falconer 1
- signed and dated 57
- oil on board
- 76 by 51cm.; 30 by 20in.
Provenance
Galerie Creuze, Paris
Christopher Hull Gallery, London, 1986
Christopher Hull Gallery, London, 1986
Exhibited
London, The Barbican Art Gallery, A Paradise Lost, May 1987, no.19
Condition
There are four visible scratches towards the left edge of the work, three of which have been retouched. The work has been chipped in the lower right corner and on the upper right edge. There is a small scratch towards the upper right corner.
Inspection under ultra violet light reveals areas of retouching to the scratches towards the left edge, and a small section to the centre of the right edge. There is a single spot of retouching above the Falcon's head.
"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."