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Ceri Richards
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Ceri Richards
- Study for Relief Construction
- stamped with studio stamp under the mount; signed and dated 1932 on the reverse
- watercolour and wash
- 28 by 44cm.; 11 by 17¼in.
Provenance
Igino Cerastico, Milan
Andrew D'Arcy Fine Art, Bradfield, where acquired by the present owner
Andrew D'Arcy Fine Art, Bradfield, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered to a backing support via two hinge strips along the top edge.
There are two old, repaired tears to the sheet; one to the right hand edge and the second to the upper right edge, not visible in the present mount. There are further, minor handling marks to the sheet.
There are some spots of studio detritus, staining and a couple of minor spots of foxing, again, not visible in the present mount. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition, with bold, vivid colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a black wooden frame, set within a cream card mount.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."