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Ben Nicholson
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Ben Nicholson
- FEB. II - 1952 (GREEN BALLET)
- signed Ben Nicholson and titled on the reverse
- oil and pencil on board
- 30 by 38.1cm., 11 7/8 by 15in.
Provenance
Lefevre Gallery, London (acquired in 1952)
Durlacher Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1952)
Edward Wales Root, New York (acquired from the above in 1952)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1980, lot 91
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1981
Durlacher Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1952)
Edward Wales Root, New York (acquired from the above in 1952)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1980, lot 91
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1981
Exhibited
London, Lefevre Gallery, Ben Nicholson, 1952, no. 49
New York, Durlacher Gallery, Ben Nicholson, 1952, no. 17
Literature
Herbert Read, Ben Nicholson, Work since 1947, London, 1956, vol. II, no. 3, illustrated n.p.
Condition
The board is stable and there appear to be no signs of retouching under UV light. This work is in very good original condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate, although the colours are slightly stronger in the original.
"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."