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Alan Davie
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Alan Davie
- Parrot Idly Dreaming
- signed and dated NOV 1960 on the reverse; also titled on the stretcher
- oil and studio detritus on canvas
- 101.5 by 122cm.; 40 by 48in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils Gallery, London, April 1961
Philip and Bea Gersh, Beverly Hills
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1971
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), Alan Davie, Lund Humphries, London, 1967, cat. no.309.
Condition
Original canvas.
The paint surface is dirty. There are two abrasions in the upper left quadrant. In the bottom right hand corner the edges of the canvas are slightly worn. Otherwise the paint surface is in good overall condition.
Under ultraviolet light, there appears to be no signs of retouching.
The picture is held in a metal slip frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."