Lot 443
  • 443

Paula Rego

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Paula Rego
  • Untitled (i), (ii) & (iii)
  • (i) signed and dedicated For Nicola a Happy Christmas and New Year - from Jane Eyre with love
    (ii) signed and dedicated Dear Nicola The Best possible Christmas and New Year of 2003 with love
    (iii) signed and dedicated Dear Nicola Every good wish for 2004 with love

  • each: watercolour on lithograph with hand colouring

  • (i) 43.2 by 60.6cm.; 17 by 23 7/8 in.
  • (ii) 38 by 22.7cm.; 15 by 9in. (iii) 29.8 by 21cm.; 11 3/4 by 8 1/4 in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Drawing 1: There is a slight undulation to the paper. There is a very faint ochre-coloured stain in the lower right quadrant along the top of the extreme right edge. Drawing 2: The work is securely attached to the backing board at intervals. There is a slight undulation to the paper. Drawing 3: The work is securely attached to the backing board at intervals. There is a slight undulation to the paper. There are three faint black marks along the left edge of the work, which would appear to be original to the work's execution.
"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.
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