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Graham Sutherland, O.M.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Graham Sutherland, O.M.
- Study Landscape with Oval Rock
- signed with initials and dated 1969; inscribed on the reverse
- watercolour, ink, gouache and pencil
- 42 by 64.5cm.; 16½ by 25½in.
Provenance
The Artist
Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by Maurice Cooke, 31st March 1970
Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by Maurice Cooke, 31st March 1970
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Moore, Picasso, Sutherland: Drawings, Watercolours, Gouaches, March - April 1970, cat. no.73.
Literature
Francesco Arcangeli, Sutherland, Fratelli Fabri, 1973, pl. 167.
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered along three sides to the card mount.
The edges are deckled with cockling across the sheet, and very minor pin holes are apparent in isolated areas including to the centre of the composition. There are one or two flecks of studio detritus, especially visible in the lower right hand quadrant. There is an isolated instance of very minor lifting to some of the white pigment in the top right quadrant along the top of the oval, with one or two flecks of resultant paint loss. This excepting the work appears to be in very good condition, with strong, bright colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a gilt frame and set within a green 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."