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Ceri Richards
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ceri Richards
- The Lion Hunt VI
- signed and dated 1963
- oil on canvas
- 31 by 31cm.; 12¼ by 12¼in.
Provenance
New London Gallery, London
Howard Roberts Gallery, Cardiff, where acquired by present owner in 1962
Howard Roberts Gallery, Cardiff, where acquired by present owner in 1962
Condition
Original canvas.
The work is float-mounted with visible edges. Frame abrasions are apparent with isolated areas of resultant loss along the extreme edges. There are some very minor isolated flecks of loss to some of the tips of the impasto, as well as isolated areas of a very fine craquelure in isolated areas, most apparent in a small area in the bottom right hand quadrant.
Ultraviolet light reveals one or two very minor isolated flecks of flourescence and probable retouching to areas of the sky.
Float-mounted in a gilt wooden frame against a blue linen-textured mount.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 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."