- 18
Graham Sutherland, O.M.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Graham Sutherland, O.M.
- Undergrowth Study
numbered 53/ 59 and numbered for transfer; also numbered 60/54 on the reverse
- watercolour, gouache, pen and ink, ink wash and pencil, squared for transfer
- 23 by 18cm.; 9 by 7in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Giorgio Soavi in the early 1970s and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The sheets are not laid down and have been taken from notebooks. Two sheets have been adhered together; which thereby constitutes one leaf.
The edges are slightly worn. There are a few light creases, media marks and scattered specks of staining to each of the sketches and the surfaces are slightly dirty. There is a large diagonal crease running through one of the leaves. There are artist pinholes to a few of the sketches.
These woks are unframed.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is to be sold along with 6 additional leaves from the artist's sketchbooks, all watercolour, gouache, pen and ink, ink wash and pencil, four squared for transfer. These additional leaves are variously numbered and dated.