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Cecil Collins, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Cecil Collins, R.A.
- Study, Angel and Landscape
- signed and dated 1983; also signed three times, titled, dated 1983 and inscribed on the reverse; additionally signed and inscribed on an artist's label attached to the reverse
- oil and wash on board
- 50.5 by 61cm.; 20 by 24in.
Provenance
The Artist
Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London, where acquired by The Dartington Hall Trust, 1st June 1988
Exhibited
London, Anthony d'Offay Gallery, The Music of Dawn, Recent Paintings by Cecil Collins, 1st - 23rd June 1988.
Condition
The board is sound.
There is some frame abrasion along the lower edge. On the right half of the lower edge there is a small loss which is painted over and is original to the board. There are a few scattered brown specks, mainly in the sky, which appear to be areas of minor discoloration. Otherwise the work is in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals pigments which fluoresce that are apparently the hand of the artist.
Held in a gilt composition frame under glass; unexamined out of frame.
Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6242 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."