- 945
Peter Lanyon
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter Lanyon
- Study of Houses
- stamped Lanyon (lower right)
- pencil, charcoal, crayon, watercolour and wash
- 39 by 52cm., 15½ by 21in.
- Executed circa 1957.
Provenance
Bearnes, Honiton, 7 September 1983, lot 197
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered to a backing card via two strip hinges at the top edge, with deckled edges and very minor cockling.
There is very minor surface dirt visible to the work, with one or two spots of light staining apparent upon very close inspection. There are very minor creases to the sheet in the bottom of the right corner and to the centre of the right edge, only visible when viewed unframed from the reverse. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition, with strong, bold colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thick white wooden frame, set within a cream mount.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present work may date from 1955 or 1959, corresponding with etchings done in both these years. However, it is diffculty to determine precisely, and may even be as early as 1950.