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Leon Kossoff
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Leon Kossoff
- Head of Chaim
- charcoal and coloured chalk
- 76 by 57cm.; 30 by 22½in.
- Executed in 1986.
Provenance
Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner circa 1986
Condition
The sheet is sound and not laid down but appears to be adhered to the backboard in a few places about the edges. The sheet undulates, the edges are deckled and there is a small 2cm tear to the centre of the upper edge, which appears to be inherent to the work. There are artist's pinholes along the upper edge.
The work is unfaded and is in generally excellent original condition.
Held under glass in a painted wood frame with a white backing; unexamined out of frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."