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Roderic O'Conor
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Roderic O'Conor
- Vase of Flowers
- stamped l.r.: atelier O'CONOR
- oil on board
- 40.5 by 33cm., 16 by 13in.
- Executed circa 1923-6, there is a study for a still-life on the reverse.
Provenance
Hôtel Drouot, Paris, Vente O'Conor, 7 February 1956;
Sotheby's, 9 May 2007, lot 90
Sotheby's, 9 May 2007, lot 90
Literature
Jonathan Benington, Roderic O’Conor, a Biography with a Catalogue of his Work, Dublin, 1992, p.221, no.262
Condition
STRUCTURE
The board is generally sound. The surface is slightly uneven. There are pin holes towards each of the four corners, with some corresponding paint loss to the lower left. There is a chip of missing paint to the upper left edge. There are several minor surface abrasions in parts. Covered with a layer of surface dirt, would benefit from a light clean.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
No signs of retouching.
FRAME
Held in carved and gilded frame.
"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."