Lot 91
  • 91

Prunella Clough

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Prunella Clough
  • Cooling Towers III
  • oil on board
  • 40 by 53cm.; 15¾ by 21in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by Professor Francis Wormald in the late 1950s and thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

The board is sound. There are some tiny specks of old paint loss in the upper left corner. There are a few spots of surface matter in the upper left quadrant. Otherwise it is in good overall condition. There is no sign of retouching under ultraviolet light. Held in a painted wooden frame with a canvas cross-section. 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."

Catalogue Note

Painted in 1957.