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Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.
- Going Home
- pencil
- 17.5 by 19.5cm.; 7 by 7¾in.
- Executed in the mid to late 1940s.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to David Carr by the 1950s
Prunella Clough and thence by descent to the present owner
Prunella Clough and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The work is framed within a sealed mount, but does not appear fully laid down.
There is minor surface dirt and spots of foxing and minor staining to the sheet, most apparent in the bottom left hand quadrant, but visible in isolated spots elsewhere. There is a visible, repaired tear encroaching roughly 1.5cm. in from the centre of the extreme left hand edge. This excepting the work appears to be in good overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt frame and set within a cream linen-textured mount.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."