- 96
David Edgar Strachan
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 AUD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- David Edgar Strachan
- STILL LIFE
- Signed and dated Strachan 39 (lower right); inscribed with artist's name and title STILL LIFE / DAVID STRACHAN (on reverse)
- Oil on board
- 44.8 by 36.2cm
Provenance
Gift of the artist
Private collection Melbourne; thence by descent
Exhibited
David Strachan (1919-1970) Retrospective, S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney (and touring Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Brisbane City Gallery, Ballarat Fine Art Gallery), 4 February - 14 March 1993
Condition
Painting is in original condition and has surface dirt throughout. There are drying cracks in dark green section under white bowl (lower left) and in the top right hand corner. Some drying cracks in bowl and right hand side of figure. Would benefit from a light clean.
"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
We are most grateful to Louise Tegart at the S.H. Ervin Gallery for her assistance in cataloguing this work.