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Augustus John, O.M., R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Augustus John, O.M., R.A.
- Standing Nude, believed to be Gwen John
- signed
- charcoal
- 51 by 27cm.; 20 by 10½in.
- Executed circa 1897.
Provenance
Cassian de Vere Cole, London, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet undulates across the surface and does not appear to be laid down. There are a few creases to the sheet, most visible in the top left corner.
The sheet appears to be stained in places, including a horizontal line of staining approximately 3½cm above the lower edge. There are one or two marks of surface matter and a few media marks. Otherwise the work appears to be in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a gilt composition frame and presented within a grey and brown mount; unexamined out of frame.
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."