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Frank Auerbach
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Auerbach
- Urban landscape
- pencil and pastel
- 23 by 30.5cm.; 9 by 12in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by the previous owner and thence by descent
Condition
The work is not laid down, but is adhered by a single strip of tape along the top edge. The sheet is very slightly cockled.
There are pin holes visible in the top right and left corners, the left of which has torn slightly. The work has previously been mounted in an acidic mount, with time staining and further staining visible to the sheet primarily to the edges (not visible in the present mount). This excepting the work appears in very good condition, with bright and vivid colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin, dark wood frame and set within a grey 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."