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Derrick Greaves
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Derrick Greaves
- By the Sea (Portrait of Prunella Clough)
- signed, titled and dated 1972 on the overlap; also signed, titled and dated 1972 and inscribed PORTRAIT OF PRUNELLA CLOUGH on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 159.5 by 118cm.; 62¾ by 46½in.
Provenance
James Hyman Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner in May 2006
Condition
Original canvas. There are a few minor media marks in isolated areas across the canvas. There is a very light scratch above the outline of the figure's head, near the centre of the left hand edge, and a minor scuff mark by the outline of the figure's neck near the left of the lower edge. Otherwise the work appears in excellent original condition.
Under ultraviolet light there appear to be no signs of retouching.
Held in a plain wooden frame.
Please contact the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about the current 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."