- 78
Ceri Richards
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ceri Richards
- sabine theme I
- signed and dated 1947
- pen and ink and watercolour
- 39.5 by 56.5cm.; 15½ by 22¼in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Fischer Fine Art, London
Fischer Fine Art, London
Exhibited
London, The Tate Gallery, Ceri Richards, July - September 1981, no.94V.
Condition
The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet is adhered to the mount in each corner and in places along each edge. There are artist's pinholes running along each edge of the sheet, and in places the pinheads have stained the sheet. The sheet undulates slightly, particularly along the edges. There is a crease, approximately 4.5cm. in length along the lower edge in the lower left quadrant. There are remnants of a piece of adhesive tape along the reverse of the upper edge.
The surface of the sheet is in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a rectilinear black wooden frame.
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"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."