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John Piper, C.H.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper, C.H.
- Variations on Ancient Seals, VI
- signed
oil on board with canvas collage
- 26.5 by 51cm.; 10½ by 20in.
Provenance
Leicester Galleries, London
B. Douglas
B. Douglas
Exhibited
London, Leicester Galleries, Exhibition of Works by John Piper, May 1955, no.19.
Condition
There is canvas laid down on board around the edges of the composition. There is an area of horizontal surface craquelure along the grain of the board above the bright yellow pigment to the centre right of the composition. There is some further minor surface craquelure in the centre of the composition and around the red pigments on the left where the grain of the board is also visible and some other minor scattered areas of surface craquelure otherwise in good original condition.
Under ultraviolet light, there are several areas which flouresce however, these appear to be an uneven varnish and the different properties of the pigments.
Held in a plaster gilt and painted frame.
If you have any further queries, please call the 20th Century British Art department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424.
"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."