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Richard Mortensen
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Richard Mortensen
- Les géants indécis
- signed with initials and dated 57 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 140 by 180cm., 55 by 70¾in.
Provenance
Galerie Denise René, Paris
Fänn & Willy Schiewind, Neviges (the aunt and uncle of the present owner); purchased from the above in the 1960s
Fänn & Willy Schiewind, Neviges (the aunt and uncle of the present owner); purchased from the above in the 1960s
Condition
Original canvas. There are no signs of retouching visible under ultraviolet light. Apart from some minor streaks of surface dirt that would greatly improve with a light professional cleaning and some very minor frame rubbing to the extreme edges of the canvas, the work is in very good condition and ready to hang. Held in a simple, narrow, cream-painted wood frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
See note to lot 233.