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Louis le Brocquy, H.R.H.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis le Brocquy, H.R.H.A.
- Masked Head
- signed and dated LE BROCQUY 1973 on the reverse; inscribed, numbered 342 and dated 1973 on an artist's label attached to the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 70 by 70cm., 27½ by 27½in.
Provenance
Anne Madden;
Gimpel Fils, London;
Galleria La Bussoi, Turin, where purchased by the present owners
Exhibited
Turin, Galleria la Bussoi, Louis le Brocquy, 1974, no.47
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas is sound. There are minor and occasional artist marks and surface abrasions inherent with the material. There is a small piece of glass caught between the frame and the canvas near the centre lower edge of the painting. Otherwise the canvas is in good overall condition and the paint is stable.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under ultraviolet light there appear to be no signs of retouching.
FRAME
Held in a metal and wood frame under glass; unexamined out of frame.
"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."