Lot 955
  • 955

John Banting

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • John Banting
  • Tribute to Eddie Condon
  • signed John Banting, titled and dated 1930 (lower right)
  • crayon and collage on paper
  • 22 by 29cm., 8¾ by 11½in.

Provenance

Christie's, London, 18 February 1988, lot 177

Condition

Unexamined out of frame. The sheet appears at least partially laid down to a backing card, and is unevenly cut, with a deckled edge. There are handling marks apparent to both the brown sheet and area of applied collage. There is a tiny trace of studio detritus, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition. Housed behind glass in a thin wooden frame, set within a cream backing card. Unexamined out of 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.
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