Lot 98
  • 98

Eliot Hodgkin 1905-1987

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Eliot Hodgkin
  • Five Oyster Shells
  • signed Eliot Hodgkin and dated 12.i.61 (lower left)
  • gouache on masonite
  • 9 3/4 by 15 in.
  • 24.8 by 38.1 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, Connecticut
Thence by descent

Condition

The panel is generally in good condition apart from abrasions to the pigment and the gesso around portions of the extreme edges; the bottom right corner is chipped off. Very minor scrapes in places.
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.
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