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Joe Tilson
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joe Tilson
- Chthonoic Box
- signed, titled, twice dated 1974 and inscribed on the reverse
- wood and mixed media relief
- 71 by 76cm.; 28 by 30in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London, 1976
Sergio Tosi, from whom acquired by the present owners in the 1970s
Sergio Tosi, from whom acquired by the present owners in the 1970s
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Tilson, Alchera; Notes for Country Works, April - May 1976, cat. no.36, illustrated on cover.
Literature
Michael Compton & Marco Livingtstone, Tilson, L'Agrifoglio Editions, Milan, 1993, illustrated p.99.
Condition
Structurally sound.
There is minor surface dirt and dust, with a possible spot of loss to the tip of the dried pomegranate in the third box, with glue residue apparent elsewhere. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
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."