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Edward Burra
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Burra
- The Singer
stamped with signature
- pen and ink
- 53.5 by 41cm.; 21 by 16in.
- Executed in 1930-1.
Literature
Andrew Causey, Edward Burra: Complete Catalogue, Phaidon, Oxford, 1985, cat. no.53, illustrated.
Condition
The sheet is sound. It has not been laid down but adhered to the backboard in a few places about the edges. It cockles slightly, the left edge is perforated.
A few minor, isolated spots of foxing across the surface. There is a minor area of staining bottom left corner and the sheet is slightly discoloured; otherwise appears in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a composite frame with a cream mount; unexamined out of frame.
Please call 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."