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Ben Nicholson, O.M.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Ben Nicholson, O.M.
- Muchelney Abbey with Bird
signed, titled and dated 1976 on the backboard; also inscribed on the support
- pencil and wash
- 36 by 38cm.; 14 by 15in.
Provenance
Piccadilly Gallery, London, where acquired by Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London, March 1989
Hirschl and Adler Galleries, New York
Waddington Galleries, London
Andre Emmerich, New York
Anthony Hepworth, London
Condition
The sheet is sound, undulating and has not been laid down but appears to be adhered to the backing in a few places. The bottom edge is deckled.
There is a tiny surface abrasion along the left of the upper edge. Generally the work is in excellent original condition, clean and ready to hang.
Held under glass in a stained wood frame; 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."