- 963
John Bratby, R.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Bratby, R.A.
- Interior with Jean and David
- black chalk and crayon on paper
- 167.5 by 108cm., 66 by 42½in.
- Executed circa 1957-8.
Provenance
Julian Hartnoll, London
Literature
Maurice Yacowar, The Great Bratby, A Portrait of John Bratby, London, 2008, p.53, illustrated
Condition
Unexamined out of frame. The work is made of several sheets of paper joined together, with pin holes apparent.
There is minor surface dirt and matter, with spots of glue residue apparent surrounding some of the joins. There are repaired tears and creases in keeping with the nature of the size of the work and the artist's workings. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition, with fresh, strong charcoal throughout.
Housed in a black wooden frame behind Perspex. 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.
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
We are grateful to Vivienne Roberts of the John Bratby Archive for their kind assistance in cataloguing the present work.