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Gerald Cooper
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerald Cooper
- Iris, Sweet Williams and other Flowers in a Silver Bowl on a Stone Ledge
- signed l.r.: Gerald Cooper
- oil on canvas
- 74 by 93 cm.; 29 by 36½ in.
Provenance
Frost & Reed, London
Condition
Original canvas is sound, but slightly dented in the upper left corner. Some minor frame abrasion to the upper left corner, and some very slight craquelure to the flower heads, most noticably to the Sweet Williams. A patch of retouching in the upper left quadrant is visible to the naked eye, otherwise in goodcondition, with bright and vibrant colours. Clean and ready to hang. Ultraviolet light reveals a scattering of retouching. Held in a decorative, peach coloured composite frame, with gold painted flower motif.
"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."