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Alan Davie
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alan Davie
- Erotic Poem No.1
- signed, titled and dated 2 78
- gouache and crayon
- 59 by 83.5cm.; 23ΒΌ by 33in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils Gallery, London
Condition
Executed on wove paper that undulates slightly. There are artist's pinholes in each corner, and to the centre of each edge, although these would have been made during the creation of the work. There is a minor tear to the lower edge of the sheet. There is a crease to the left edge, and to the upper right and lower left corners. Held under glass, mounted on black card and presented in a perspex box.
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"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."