Lot 34
  • 34

John Piper

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • John Piper
  • Muchelney Abbey
  • titled on the reverse
  • pencil, pen and ink, watercolour and gouache

  • 20 by 25.5cm.; 8 by 10in.

Provenance

The Leicester Galleries, London
Blains Fine Art, London

Condition

The sheet is sound. It is not laid down but adhered to the mount by two small strips of tape along the upper edge. It undulates slightly with some crinkling along the upper and lower edges. Otherwise the work appears in excellent overall condition. Held under glass in a wood frame with an off-white mount. Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about 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."