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Alan Davie
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Alan Davie
- Arrow and Guitar Shape No. 1
- signed alan Davie twice, dated 1956 and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 45.5 by 56cm., 18 by 22in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Catherine Viviano Gallery, New York, 1 October 1959
Catherine Viviano Gallery, New York, 1 October 1959
Exhibited
Princeton, Princeton University Art Museum, The Stanley J. Seeger Jr. Collection, 1961, no.57, illustrated
Condition
Original canvas.
There is very minor surface dirt, and a few light traces of studio detritus. There are some minor traces of isolated craquelure, including to the centre of the right hand extreme edge, to the lower left quadrant and immediately to the right of the downward pointing arrow. There is a further, tiny spot of reticulation to the light blue, only visible upon very close inspection. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals a tiny area of fluorescence and probable retouching to the centre of the top hand edge.
Housed in a thick gilt wooden 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."