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Graham Sutherland, O.M.
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Graham Sutherland, O.M.
- Thorn Cross in Oval
- signed with initials and dated 59
- oil on canvas
- 65 by 53cm.; 25½ by 21in.
Provenance
Paul Rosenberg & Co., New York
Exhibited
New York, Paul Rosenberg & Co., 1959, cat. no.10;
Munich, Haus der Kunst, 1967, cat. no.66.
Munich, Haus der Kunst, 1967, cat. no.66.
Literature
Douglas Cooper, The Work of Graham Sutherland, Lund Humphries, London, 1961, cat. no.150, illustrated.
Condition
The canvas is lined. There are some very minor small areas of paint separation to the black and dark blue pigments in the upper centre of the composition otherwise in good overall condition.
Under ultraviolet light, there are some tiny flecks of retouching scattered to the background.
Held in a plaster gilt 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."