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David Hockney
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- David Hockney
- (i) Untitled (WALT)(ii) Untitled (Seated Male Nude)(iii) Untitled (Standing Male Nude)
- (i) signed and dated '60
(ii), (iii) signed on the reverse - each: chalk on paper
- (i) 50.5 by 40.5cm.; 19 7/8 by 16in. (ii) 50.8 by 34.6cm.; 20 by 13 5/8 in.
- (iii) 50.6 by 28.9cm.; 19 7/8 by 11 3/8 in.
- (ii)-(iii) Executed circa 1960.
Provenance
Galerie Denise René Hans Mayer, Düsseldorf
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1977
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1977
Exhibited
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Zeichnungen der 50er bis 70er Jahre aus dem Kaiser Wilhelm Museum Krefeld, 1980, p. 32, no. 48 (i), no. 45 (ii), no. 44 (iii), illustrated
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, p. 128, no. 160 (i), no. 163 (ii), no. 164 (iii), illustrated
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, p. 128, no. 160 (i), no. 163 (ii), no. 164 (iii), illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in each catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone is slightly warmer in each original works.
(i):
The overall tonality is slightly warmer and richer in the original.
(ii):
The overall tonality is slightly warmer and richer, with the pale green tending towards deep green in the original.
(iii):
The overall tonality is slightly warmer and richer, with the pale green tending towards deep green in the original.
Condition:
(i):
This work is in very good condition. It is hinged to the backing board in the top two corners. There is light undulation and handling creases scattered in places throughout the composition, predominantly towards the top and bottom edges. There are two minute tears and an extremely light media accretion to the extreme left-hand edge towards the top corner, hidden by the mount. There are some extremely light pinsized flyspots scattered in some places throughout, only visible upon close inspection.
(ii):
This work is in very good condition. It is hinged to the backing board in the top two corners. There are four artist's pinholes, one towards each corner. There is a pinsized spot of foxing towards the lower centre of the left-hand edge. There is an extremely small, light media accretion towards the right of the figure's head and a further, extremely light spot towards the bottom right-hand corner. There is light undulation and light handling creases scattered in places throughout and a slightly deeper crease in the two top corners. There is a fine tear towards the centre left of the extreme top edge and a further minute tear to the extreme right-hand edge towards the top corner, hidden by the mount. The paper has discoloured slightly, most notably along the left and right edges.
(iii):
This work is in very good condition. It is hinged to the backing board in the top two corners. There are four artist's pinholes, one towards each corner of the paper. The paper is slightly wavy throughout. There are light handling creases scattered in places throughout and one slightly deeper diagonal crease running towards the top edge.The overall paper tone has discoloured slightly with a further area of slightly darker discolouration towards the top of the extreme left-hand edge, hidden by the mount. There is a small circular media accretion towards the lower centre of the left-hand edge and a very faint blue media accretion towards the bottom right-hand corner. There is a tiny spot of paper lifting towards the top of the extreme right-hand edge and very light wear to the top two corner tips.
"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."