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William Scott, R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- William Scott, R.A.
- Black and White III
- signed and dated 69
- pencil and gouache
- 29.5 by 43cm.; 11½ by 17in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner, 12th June 1972
Exhibited
London, The Tate Gallery, William Scott: Paintings Drawings and Gouaches 1938-1971, 19th April-29th May 1972, cat. no.93(i), illustrated in the catalogue p.60, lent by Mrs William Scott.
Literature
Lou Klepac (ed.), William Scott: Drawings, David Anderson, New York, 1975, illustrated pl.45.
Condition
The sheet has been laid down and the edges are deckled. The surface of the sheet is fibrous and textured.
There is a stain to the sheet is the upper right corner and the edges appear slightly dirty. There are a few media marks across the surface. Otherwise the work is in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a black painted wooden frame and presented within a cream 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is registered with the William Scott Archive as no.692.
Sarah Whitfield is currently preparing the Catalogue Raisonné of works in oil by William Scott. The William Scott Foundation would like to hear from owners of any work by the artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue or in future projected catalogues. Please write to Sarah Whitfield, c/o Sotheby's, 20th Century British Art Department, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA.