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R. B. Kitaj, R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- R. B. Kitaj, R.A.
- Nude Study
- signed, dated 1980 and dedicated for Natasha and Stephan/ love from Kitaj
charcoal
- 77 by 56cm.; 30½ by 22in.
Provenance
Gifted by the artist to Sir Stephen and Lady Spender
Condition
The sheet is sound. It is not laid down but the edges of the sheet are loosely folded around the backboard.
There are some slight crinkles across the surface, mainly about the edges. There are artist's pin-holes in each corner and a small abrasion, approximately 1cm. long, lower left of the nude; otherwise the work appears in original condition.
Held in a metallic coloured wood frame under glass.
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."
"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."