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Unknown Artist
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Unknown Artist
- Cold Feet
oil on canvas
- 61 by 46cm.
- 24 by 18 1/8 in.
- Executed circa 1950.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, Paris, Pop Around: The Collection Pierre Lescure, 27 May 2004, Lot 140
Acquired directly from the above
Acquired directly from the above
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality of the background has more vibrant blue and ivory tones.
Condition:
There are stable fine crackelure in places throughout the background and there are stretcher marks parallel to all four edges. There is a layer of surface dirt and the varnish appears to have yellowed. There is a minute speck of paint loss beneath the left section of the top edge; a fine rub mark to the left of the figure and several other faint rub marks to the right side of the composition.
"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."