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John Piper, C.H.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper, C.H.
- Moissac - South Door
- signed, titled and dated 24 VII 68
- watercolour, oil and crayon
- 57 by 77cm.; 22½ by 30½in.
Provenance
The artist, and thence by descent
Exhibited
Henley-on-Thames, River and Rowing Museum, John Piper: Master of Diversity, 18 March - 19 July 2000, no.17.
Condition
The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet appears to be attached to the mount in the corners. The edges of the sheet are deckled. The sheet undulates slightly and there is a small crease in the lower right corner but otherwise the sheet is in good condition.
The is some craquelure in the areas of thicker orange paint across the surface. Otherwise the surface is in good overall condition.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held under glass and presented in a cream mount in a simple black plastic rectilinear frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."