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Ivon Hitchens
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Ivon Hitchens
- Flowers
- stamped twice with studio stamp on the reverse
- oil and charcoal on canvas
- 50.5 by 83.5cm.; 19¾ by 32¾in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Waddington Galleries, London
Everard Read Gallery, South Africa, from where acquired by the present owner
Waddington Galleries, London
Everard Read Gallery, South Africa, from where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Original canvas.
There is a pin hole visible to the bottom left corner, with minor frame abrasions to the top of the left hand edges, measuring approximately 1½in., to the centre of the lower edge, and minor spots along the top edge. There is also a small area of what appears to be varnish discolouration to the bottom right hand quadrant, just below the orange pigment.
Ultraviolet light reveals not obvious signs of retouching.
Housed behind glass in a thick, ornate white wooden frame. 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."
"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."