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Sir Terry Frost, R.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Terry Frost, R.A.
- Blue Figure
signed and dated 1957 on an artist's label attached to the reverse; further inscribed in a letter by the artist attached to the reverse; also titled and dated 57 on the reverse
- oil on board
- 76 by 58cm.; 30 by 23in.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 1st October 1997, lot 240, where acquired by the previous owner
Belgrave Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner in 1999
Condition
There is a crack to the board approximately 5cm. long near the centre of the left hand edge which has been repaired. The surface of the board is slightly rough in the very bottom edge of the right corner. The very far edge of the top left corner is bare of paint, this could be slight frame abraision. Otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Under ultraviolet light there are isolated flecks of retouching in places across the surface and an area to the above mentioned crack.
Contained in a light coloured painted wood 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 letter written by the artist, which is attached to the reverse reads:
Sunday Thoughts of Blue 57 My thoughts are crowded out by nostalgic imagination to the almost complete destruction of memory. All that comes to me is a battle about figuration verbally in letters with my great friend Roger Hilton. At that time in Leeds I had attempted to use a kind of "figure" shape either horizontally or vertically- but it had to have no resemblance to Picasso figure distortion. Remember Moores (sic) reclining figures were dominating British sculpture. I used the rhythm I liked the linear drawing that finished up with chevrons used for structural reasons and very often a submerged nipple delight, sensuality being a very important feeling on top of a good structure. Thats all this Sunday morning Terry
Sunday Thoughts of Blue 57 My thoughts are crowded out by nostalgic imagination to the almost complete destruction of memory. All that comes to me is a battle about figuration verbally in letters with my great friend Roger Hilton. At that time in Leeds I had attempted to use a kind of "figure" shape either horizontally or vertically- but it had to have no resemblance to Picasso figure distortion. Remember Moores (sic) reclining figures were dominating British sculpture. I used the rhythm I liked the linear drawing that finished up with chevrons used for structural reasons and very often a submerged nipple delight, sensuality being a very important feeling on top of a good structure. Thats all this Sunday morning Terry