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Lot 180
  • 180

Patrick Heron

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Patrick Heron
  • Mini January X: 1974
  • signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse
  • gouache
  • 17.5 by 23.5cm.; 7 by 9½in.

Provenance

Waddington Galleries, London, where acquired by the present owner in 1974

Condition

The sheet is sound with deckled edges and appears to be attached to a backing board in several places. There are areas of minor craquelure to the maroon pigment and a small spot to the light blue pigment on the left, otherwise the work is in good overall condition with strong, bright colours throughout. Held under glass in a painted wood frame with a canvas covered backing board. Unexamined out of frame. 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."

Catalogue Note

The Patrick Heron Estate is preparing a catalogue raisonné of Heron’s work and would like to hear from any owners of paintings or works on paper by the artist, so that they can be included in this comprehensive catalogue. Please write to Susanna Heron, c/o Sotheby’s, Modern & Post-War British Art, 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA