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Augustus Edwin John, O.M. R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Augustus Edwin John, O.M. R.A.
- Louise Salaman
- signed and dated 99
- pencil and wash
- 32.5 by 24.5cm.; 12¾ by 9¾in.
Provenance
Louise Salaman
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Maas Gallery, London
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Maas Gallery, London
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, Works by Augustus John, O.M., R.A., 1954, cat. no.32.
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered to a backing card via two small hinges at the top edge.
There are deckled edges to the sheet, with a slight, faint crease running up from the extreme edge towards the subject's left knee. There is a very faint line of time staining apparent when viewing the work outside of the mount, with one or two scattered traces of studio detritus, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt wood frame, set within a cream card 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."